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Apophasis; or, Insinuation Addition of Insinuation (implied) by way of Reasoning A-poph-a-sis (), denial, negation, from (apophanai), to speak off, and this from (apo), off, and (phanai), to speak or say. The figure is used when, professing to suppress certain matters or ideas, the speaker proceeds to add the insinuation, negatively: e.g., I will not … Continue reading “Apophasis; or, Insinuation”

Apophantic (Ger. apophantlsch) In HusserlOf, or pertaining to, predicative judgments or the theory of predicative judgments. — D.C. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Apophansis A Greek word for proposition involving etymologically a reference to its realist onto-logical background (Greek root of phaos, light). In this sense, a proposition expresses the illumination of its subject by its predicate or predicates; or again, It makes explicit the internal luminosity of its subject by positing against it as predicates its essential … Continue reading “Apophansis”

Apopapas (), a Greek term for an ex-priest. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Aponte, Pedro a Spanish bishop of Majorca and theologian, lived in the early part of the 16th century. He was first apostolic inquisitor in the province of Arragori and at the Balearic Isles, when he aspired to episcopal honors. In 1519 he wrote, at the request of Leo X, a Breviarium Ordinis Redemptorum MSS. Ttinitatis. … Continue reading “Aponte, Pedro”

Aponimma in Greek mythology, is the holy water whereby both the criminal is justified and the body of the dead is purified. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Apomyos Deus a name under which Jupiter was worshipped at Elis, and Hercules, as well as Jupiter, at the Olympic games. These divinities were supplicated under this name to destroy or drive away the flies which were so numerous and troublesome at the great sacrifices. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Apolytikion (Greek: dismissed) A dismissal prayer or hymn said or sung at the end of the Greek Mass, and during Matins and Vespers. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Apolytikion A dismissal prayer or hymn said or sung at the end of the Greek Mass and at other times during Matins and Vespers; It was originally sung … Continue reading “Apolytikion”

Apolysis (Greek: dismissal) The blessing by the Greek priest at the end of Mass, Matins , or Vespers. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Apolysis (Gr., apolysis, dismissal) The dismissal blessing said by the Greek priest at the end of the Mass, Matins, or Vespers. It corresponds fairly well to the Latin Ite, Missa est, and is … Continue reading “Apolysis”

Apolusia In Eastern rites, washing of catechumens in church, eight days before Baptism . They are also given white garments, which they must wear until baptized. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary