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Biblical Theology is the name given, especially in Germany, to a branch of scientific theology, which has for its object to set forth the theology of the Bible without reference to ecclesiastical or dogmatical formulas or creeds. (We make large use in this article of Nitzsch’s article in Herzog’s Real-Encyclopedia, vol. i.) The name Biblical … Continue reading “Biblical Theology”

Biblical Institute of Jerusalem, The Founded by the Dominicans , 1891 , under the direction of Father M. J. Lagrange, and approved by Leo XIII, 1892 . The purpose of its institution was to form a progressive center of Catholic biblical study, which would aid in offsetting current rationalistic-modernistic attacks upon the Holy Bible. The … Continue reading “Biblical Institute of Jerusalem, The”

Biblical introduction A theological science which establishes the principles and proximately prepares the student of Scripture to defend and interpret Holy Writ. It treats of the Divine and human origin and the collection and preservation of the books of the Bible. Introduction may be general or special. General introduction discusses questions concerning the Bible in … Continue reading “Biblical Introduction (2)”

Biblical Institute at Rome, The A Pontifical Institute in charge of the Jesuit Fathers, but under the direct and immediate jurisdiction of the Holy See, formally established by Pius X, 7 May 1909 , through the publication of the Apostolic Constitution , “Vinea electa.” The purpose of its institution was to found a post-graduate school … Continue reading “Biblical Institute at Rome, The”

Biblical genealogies Genealogies of individual persons or of groups or families are to be found in many places in the Old Testament but are most common in Genesis, 1 Paralipomenon, and 1 and 2 Esdras. In Genesis the genealogical lists serve a peculiar purpose; they show the relationship of the Hebrews to the other peoples, … Continue reading “Biblical genealogies”

Biblical Exegesis, Or Interpretation SEE HERMENEUTICS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Biblical Exegesis, Or Interpretation (2) SEE HERMENEUTICS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Biblical Discrepancies bibli-kal diskrepan-siz. See DISCREPANCIES, BIBLICAL. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Biblical criticism The scientific study of the human elements that have entered into the composition and preservation of the books of the Bible. The literary and historical criticism of the Bible considers these human factors as operating in the composition of the sacred writings, while textual criticism considers them as affecting the preservation of the … Continue reading “Biblical Criticism”

Biblical Commission, The A committee of cardinals at Rome who, with the assistance of consultors, have to secure the observance of the prescriptions contained in the Encyclical “Providentissimus Deus” for the proper interpretation and defence of Sacred Scripture. Its official name is “Commissio Pontificia de re biblicâ”. It was formally established by the Apostolic letter … Continue reading “Biblical Commission, The”

Biblical Commission Established by Leo XIII, 30 October 1902 , for the maintenance and development of all that pertains to biblical science. It is composed of a few cardinals and a large corps of eminent biblical scholars of various nationalities. On 18 November 1907 , Pius X declared that all Catholics are bound in conscience … Continue reading “Biblical Commission”