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Ambo (in the Russian and Greek Church) Its use has now practically disappeared in the Roman Rite and the only reminder of it in modern churches is the pulpit or reading desk. Sometimes two ambos were used, from one of which the Epistle was read and from the other the Gospel. Examples of these may … Continue reading “Ambo (in the Russian and Greek Church)”

ambo (Greek: an elevation) An elevated desk or pulpit with a flight of stairs on each side from which the Epistles and Gospels were read and the sermon preached, in the early Church; in later times, two ambones were used, one for the Epistle, the other for the Gospel. In the Russian Orthodox Church the … Continue reading “Ambo”

Ambler, James B a minister of the Reformed (Dutch) and Presbyterian churches, was born in England in 1797. He was licensed to preach in his native country; and served in the same as pastor at Bradfird from 1816 to 1818, when he came to America. His ministry was extended through the northern and central portions … Continue reading “Ambler, James B”

Ambivius (a Latin name, signifying doubtful as to the way; Graecized ), surnamed MARCUS, procurator of Judaea, next after Coponius, and before Rufus, A.D. 9 to 12 (Josephus, Ant. 18:2, 2). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

ambitus altaris (Latin: space around an altar), Altar enclosure in ancient churches, usually separated from choir enclosure. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Ambitus Altaris an expression sometimes used for the enclosure which surrounded the altar. It was probably distinct from the presbyterium, or chorus cantorum (i.e. an enclosed space in front of the altar reserved for … Continue reading “Ambitus Altaris”

Ambitus (compass in music). In the earliest Church melodies, the compass did not in some instances reach, and in few did it exceed, a fifth. In Gregorian music the octave was the limit, but in later times this compass was much extended. A melody occupying or employing its whole compass was called cantus perfectus; falling … Continue reading “Ambitus”

Ambitious am-bishus (, philotimeoma, to be strongly desirous, strive earnestly, make it one’s aim): Given as a marginal reading in Rom 15:20 (being ambitious to bring good tidings), 2Co 5:9 (We are ambitious, whether at home or absent, to be well-pleasing unto him), and 1Th 4:11 (that ye be ambitious to be quiet). Fuente: International … Continue reading “Ambitious”

AMBITION A desire of excelling, or at least of being thought to excel, our neighbours in any thing. It is generally used in a bad sense for an immoderate or illegal pursuit of power or honour. See PRAISE. Fuente: Theological Dictionary ambition (Latin: ambire, to go about) Excessive or inordinate seeking of honors, so named … Continue reading “Ambition”

Ambiguous middle, fallacy of See quatemio terminorum. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Ambidexter SEE LEFT-HANDED. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Ambidexter Ambidexter, one who can use the left hand as well as the right, or, more literally, one whose hands are both right hands. It was long supposed that both hands are naturally equal, and that the preference of the right hand, and comparative … Continue reading “Ambidexter”