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auto-da-f (Portugese: act of faith) Term applied to the public ceremony comprehending the official and ultimate announcement of a sentence of the Inquisition. Features of the ceremony included: a procession to a place specially designated in which those to be condemned as guilty of heresy , and those to be publicly reprimanded, participated; a religious … Continue reading “auto-da-fé”

Auto da Fe (Spanish, from the Latin ACTUS FIDET, act of faith), a ceremony in the acts of the Spanish Inquisition in which condemned heretics were punished, and those acquitted of heresy were released. The auto da fe generally took place on a Sunday, between Pentecost and Advent, and very often on All- saints’-day. The … Continue reading “Auto da Fe”

Autistic thinking Absorption in fanciful or wishful thinking without proper control by objective or factual material; day dreaming; undisciplined imagination. — A.C.B. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Author’s Preface This volume grew out of a course of lectures on New Testament synonyms delivered in fulfillment of my duties as professor of divinity at King’s College, London. Apart from those higher and more solemn lessons that only God imparts, I have never doubted that there are few things a theological teacher should have … Continue reading “Author’s Preface”

Authors of Articles AUTHORS OF ARTICLES Rev. Robert M. Adamson, M.A., Ardrossan. Rev. Walter F. Adeney, D.D., Professor of Theology and Principal of the Lancashire College, Manchester. Rev. P. Henderson Aitken, B.Sc., B.D., Glasgow. Rev. Gross Alexander, S.T.D., late Professor of New Testament Greek and Exegesis in Vanderbilt University, Nashville. Rev. Willoughby C. Allen, M.A., … Continue reading “Authors Of Articles”

Authorized Version, The Name given to the English translation of the Bible produced by the Commission appointed by James I, and in consequence often spoken of as “King James’s Bible”. It is in general use among English-speaking non-Catholics. In order to understand its origin and history, a brief survey is necessary of the earlier English … Continue reading “Authorized Version, The”

Authorized Version At the beginning of the 17th century the principal English translation of the Scriptures was the one known as the Bishops’ Bible. This version was so faulty and inaccurate that in 1607 , by order of King James I, a thorough revision of it was undertaken. Forty-seven scholars were appointed to the work, … Continue reading “Authorized Version”

Authorized (English) Version Of The Holy Scriptures As this was not a strictly new or original translation, it will be necessary to consider briefly those earlier English versions upon which it was founded, and it will enable the reader better to appreciate its value and character if we prefix some account of the still earlier … Continue reading “Authorized (English) Version of the Holy Scriptures”

Authority Of Christ AUTHORITY OF CHRIST.The first recorded comment on the teaching of Jesus is that of Mat 7:28 f. (|Mar 1:22, Luk 4:32): They were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority, and not as their scribes. The scribes said nothing of themselves: they appealed in every utterance to … Continue reading “Authority Of Christ”

Authority In Religion AUTHORITY IN RELIGION 1. Various connotations of the word authority.The familiar distinction between legislative, judicial, and executive authority is one that is not only convenient, but rational and necessary. These several kinds of authority differ in their respective sources and appropriate modes of expression, and may differ also in their respective repositories. … Continue reading “Authority in Religion”