Biblia

Scholliner, Herman

Scholliner, Herman Theologian and historian, b. at Freising in Bavaria, 15 January, 1722; d. at Welchenberg, 16 July, 1795. He entered the Benedictine abbey of Oberaltaich in 1738; studied philosophy and theology at Erfurt and Salzburg; was director of the house of studies of the Bavarian Benedictines from 1752 to 1757; professor of dogmatic theology … Continue reading “Scholliner, Herman”

Scholiasts

Scholiasts writers of such brief notes on passages of Scripture. Many of the ancient Christian fathers wrote scholia (q.v.), which have come down to us, and show the views entertained of various portions of the sacred volume. Their value, of course, depends on the learning and critical acumen of the authors. Theodoret, Theophylact, and OEcumenius … Continue reading “Scholiasts”

Scholia

Scholia short notes of a grammatical or exegetical nature. Many scholia are found on the margin of manuscripts, or interlined, or placed at the end of a book. They have also been extracted and brought together, forming what is called Catena Patrum. SEE COMMENTARY. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

scholasticus

scholasticus (Greek: schole, school) (1) An ecclesiastic attached to, but generally not a member of a cathedral or collegiate chapter, to whom the administration of its schools was entrusted. (2)Name for Jesuits making studies prior to ordination. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Scholasticism

Scholasticism A term generally applied to the currents of thought prevalent among the Christian philosophers and theologians of Western Europe from the 9th to the 15th century. It does not usually include Byzantine, Arabian, and Jewish thought of the same period. The word Scholastic was inherited from ancient Greece and Rome, and in the Middle … Continue reading “Scholasticism”

Scholastica, Saint

Scholastica, Saint (Latin: scholarly) Holy virgin; sister to Saint Benedict of Nursia. Born c.480; died in 542. Dedicated to God as an infant, she is said to have lived in a cell near Sultiaco. Saint Benedict visited her on several occasions for spiritual conferences. Relics at Fleury, Le Mang, and Juvigny. Feast, Roman Calendar, 10 … Continue reading “Scholastica, Saint”

Scholastic Theology

Scholastic Theology a term used to designate that peculiar phase of theological development which lies between the patristic age and the age of the Reformation. The apostolic age had founded Christianity as a regenerative principle in human society; the patristic age had crystallized the teachings of Christianity as ecclesiastically sanctioned dogmas. The scholastic age now … Continue reading “Scholastic Theology”