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Anoint, Anointed

Anoint, Anointed a-noint, a-nointed (, alepho, , chro): Refers to a very general practice in the East. It originated from the relief from the effect of the sun that was experienced in rubbing the body with oil or grease. Among rude people the common vegetable or animal fat was used. As society advanced and refinement … Continue reading “Anoint, Anointed”

Anoint

anoint (Latin: inunctio, besmearing) To touch any part of the body with oil. In Baptism it means the laying on of oil of catechumens, signifying a life of faith and good works, and oil of chrism, symbolizing union with Christ. It is also used in Extreme Unction and Holy Orders, and at the coronation of … Continue reading “Anoint”

Anoetic

Anoetic (Gr. a + noetikos, from nous, the mind) Applied to pure sensations, affective states and other pre-cognitive or non-cognitive states of mind. — L.W. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Annuus

Annuus (, Vulg. Amin), given (1Es 8:48) as the name of one of the Levites sent to accompany the captives returning from Babylon; but it is evidently an error of the translator for , veitto’, and with him, of the original text (Ezr 8:19). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Annuus ANNUUS (1Es … Continue reading “Annuus”

Annus

Annus ANNUS.A Levite (1Es 9:48 = Neh 8:7 Bani). Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Annus anus (A, , Annous, B, Anniouth; the King James Version Anus = Bani, Neh 8:7): One of the Levites who interpreted the law to the people (1 Esdras 9:48). Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Annunnaci

Annunnaci in the magical texts, is the name of certain Assyrian deities, the offspring of the deity Anu; or the sky. They inhabited the lower world, and were called the deities of the earth. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature