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Art, Ecclesiastical Before speaking in detail of the developments of Christian art from the beginning down to the present day, it seems natural to say something in regard to the vexed question as to the source of its inspiration. It would not be possible here to treat adequately all the various theories which have been … Continue reading “Art, Ecclesiastical”

art, Christian A term which may be applied to the fine arts either when they are representative of Christian ideals, or when they are used directly in the service of the Church. The beginnings of art inspired and guided by the Christian religion are found in the Roman catacombs. In the earliest days of the … Continue reading “Art, Christian”

art, Byzantine The art developed in Constantinople (Byzantium) after it had become Constantine’s capital (A.D. 328 ) and the center of European and Eastern culture. Combining the elements of Greek and early Christian art with oriental love of color and lavish decoration, imported from Syria and Persia, it was characterized by formal rigidity in the … Continue reading “art, Byzantine”

Art, Arts “an art, handicraft, trade,” is used in Act 17:29, of the plastic art; in Act 18:3, of a trade or craft (AV, “occupation,” RV, “trade”); in Rev 18:22, “craft” (cp. technites, “a craftsman,” Eng., “technical”). See CRAFT, OCCUPATION, TRADE. lit., “a work about” (peri, “about,” ergon, “a work”), hence, “busy about trifles,” is … Continue reading “Art, Arts”

Art ART.There has been in Christian history no antagonism between religion and art as such; though there have been abuses of particular forms of art, and consequent reactions against those abuses. The NT affords little guidance, for it is not concerned with the subject. It is the revelation of a Person, not of a code … Continue reading “Art”

Arsuf SEE APOLLONIA. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Arson General references Psa 74:7-8 Law concerning Exo 22:6 Instances of: – By Samson Jdg 15:4-5 – By Absalom 2Sa 14:30 – By Zimri 1Ki 16:18 Fuente: Nave’s Topical Bible

Arsiphurith ARSIPHURITH (AV [Note: Authorized Version.] Azephurith), 1Es 5:16.112 of his sons returned with Zerubbabel. The corresponding name in Ezr 2:18 is Jorah; and in Neh 7:24 Hariph. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Arsiphurith ar-si-furith (, Arsiphourth; the King James Version Azephurith): 112 of the sons of Arsiphurith returned to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel (1 … Continue reading “Arsiphurith”

Arsinoe A titular see of Egypt, now Medinet el Fayum, capital of the district of that name, and situated on the west bank of the Nile between the river and Lake Moeris, now on the Bahr-Youssuf, about fifty-two miles south-west of Cairo. Its episcopal list (c. 250-649) is given in Gams (p. 461). It is … Continue reading “Arsinoe”

Arsh is ,a name given by the Mohammedans to the throne of God, which they regard as the empyreal heaven. Mohammed calls it, in the Koran, the Arsh Adhin, the great throne, by way of excellence. In speaking of its creation, he says that God placed it upon the waters, and put forth all his … Continue reading “Arsh”