Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Sedulius, Scotus (Or Junior) a Christian writer of the 8th century, of whose works we possess, Collectanea in Omnes Epistolas S. Pauli (first published at Basle [1528], and afterwards in the Bibliotheca Max. [Lugd. 1677] tom. 6): some exegetical labors on the first three Gospels published by cardinal A. Mai in the Scriptorum Veterum Collectio … Continue reading “Sedulius, Scotus (Or Junior)”

Sedulius Scotus Also known as Sedulius the Younger. An Irish commentator of the 9th century who taught at Liege, Belgium. Author of an important ethical treatise De Rectoribus Christianis (Christian Rulers) the first “Mirror of Princes,” as such works came to be called. He left a commentary on Porphyry’s Isagoge, a scriptural commentary, and interesting … Continue reading “Sedulius Scotus”

Sedulius, Caius Coelius (Or Caecilius) a priest and Christian poet in the reigns of Theodosius II and Valentinian III. Little is known respecting his parentage and life. He is said to have taught philosophy and rhetoric in Italy, and to have subsequently become a priest in Achaia, and ultimately a bishop. The year of his … Continue reading “Sedulius, Caius Coelius (Or Caecilius)”

Sedulius Christian poet of the fifth century. The name of Cælius, which at times precedes that of Sedulius, finds but little confirmation in the manuscripts. All our information regarding his personal history comes from two sources. Isidore of Seville in his “De viris illustribus” assigns Sedulius the seventh place, before Possidius, while Avitus and Dracontius … Continue reading “Sedulius”

seduction In a special sense, that specific sin against justice and the sixth commandment whereby a person forcefully persuades another of either sex to engage in unlawful sexual intercourse. This sin contains the twofold malice of injustice and impurity. It constitutes a matrimonial impediment, for which, however, certain conditions are required. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary … Continue reading “Seduction”

Seducers * For SEDUCERS see IMPOSTORS Fuente: Vine’s Dictionary of New Testament Words

SEDUCER One who decoys or draws away another from that which is right. Fuente: Theological Dictionary

Seduce, Seducing “to cause to wander, lead astray,” is translated “to seduce” in 1Jo 2:26, AV (RV, “lead … astray”); in Rev 2:20, “to seduce.” See DECEIT, C, No. 6. is translated “seduce” in Mar 13:22 (RV, “lead astray”); see LEAD, No. 13. akin to A, lit., “wandering,” then, “deceiving,” is translated “seducing” in 1Ti … Continue reading “Seduce, Seducing”

Seduce, Seducer se-dus, se-duser (Hiphil of , taah, or , taah, to err; of , pathah, to be simple; , planao, , apoplanao, to lead astray): (1) The word seduce is only used in the Bible in its general meaning of to lead astray, to cause to err, as from the paths of truth, duty … Continue reading “Seduce, Seducer”

Sedlnitzky, Leopold Von formerly prince-bishop of Breslau, was born July 29, 1787, at Geppersdorf, in Austro-Silesia. Appointed for the Church, he was educated accordingly, and in 1798 the cathedral chapter of Breslau already nominated him as dean. In 1804 he commenced his studies at the Breslau University, where ex-Jesuits or their pupils were his teachers. … Continue reading “Sedlnitzky, Leopold Von”