Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Satisfy “to fill or satisfy with food,” is translated “satisfy” in Mar 8:4, AV (RV, “to fill”). See FILL, No. 8. “to fill up, fill full, satisfy” (en, “in,” pimplemi or pletho, “to fill”), is used metaphorically in Rom 15:24, of taking one’s fill of the company of others, RV, “I shall have been satisfied” … Continue reading “Satisfy”

Satisfactional View Of The Atonement The vicarious sufferings of Jesus Christ upon the cross are often represented by theologians as mainly intended to appease the divine wrath by offering a satisfaction for human guilt. That this, however, is incorrect is evident, not only from the character of God himself, who is no Shylock demanding his … Continue reading “Satisfactional View Of The Atonement”

Satisfaction, Romish The catechism of the Council of Trent defines satisfaction as the compensation made by man to God by doing something in atonement for the sins which he has committed. The satisfaction which Christ makes on the cross, it is declared, gives to man’s actions merit before God. Canonical satisfaction is something prayer, fasting, … Continue reading “Satisfaction, Romish”

SATISFACTION In general, significes the act of giving complete or perfect pleasure. In the Christian system it denotes that which Christ did and suffered in order to satisfy divine justice, to secure the honours of the divine government, and thereby make an atonement for the sins of his people. Satisfation is distinguished from merit thus: … Continue reading “Satisfaction”

Satire Hannah’s song of exultation over Peninnah 1Sa 2:1-10; 1Sa 1:5-10 Of Jesus against hypocrites Mat 23:2-33; Mar 12:13-40; Luk 11:39-54 Irony; Sarcasm Fuente: Nave’s Topical Bible Satire Art holding vice or folly up to ridicule, or lampooning individuals through the use of irony or sarcasm. — L.V. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Satilde;o Thiago de Cabo Verde (SANCTI JACOBI CAPITIS VIRIDIS). This diocese has the seat of its bishopric on the Island of S. Nicolau and comprises the Cape Verde Archipelago, which forms one civil province, and Portuguese Guinea, on the coast of Senegambia, which forms another. Each of these two provinces is under a governor who … Continue reading “Satilde;o Thiago de Cabo Verde”

Satilde;o Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro (S. SEBASTIAN FLUMINIS JANUARII). The ecclesiastical province of Rio de Janeiro, the third of the seven constituting the Brazilian episcopate, was first created a bishopric, as a suffragan see of the Archdiocese of São Salvador da Bahia, by a Bull of 22 Nov., 1676. It was raised to an … Continue reading “Satilde;o Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro”

Satilde;o Salvador de Bahia de Todos os Santos (SANCTI SALVATORIS OMNIUM SANCTORUM). A Brazilian see erected by Julius III, 25 Feb., 1551, as suffragan of Lisbon, and raised to archiepiscopal rank by Innocent XI, 16 Nov., 1676. The diocese at first comprised all Brazil, which had previously formed part of the Diocese of Funchal; the … Continue reading “Satilde;o Salvador de Bahia de Todos os Santos”

Satilde;o Paulo (S. PAULI IN BRASILIA). The ecclesiastical province of São Paulo, in the Republic of Brazil, South America, comprises the Dioceses of Campinas, Riberão Preto, Taubaté, Botucatú, Corityba, and São Carlos do Pinhal, all these dioceses being in the State of São Paulo. Created a bishopric in 1745 it was raised to metropolitan rank … Continue reading “Satilde;o Paulo”

Satilde;o Luiz de Maranhão (SANCTI LUDOVICI DE MARAGNANO). Diocese; suffragan of Belém de Pará, comprises the State of Maranhão in Northern Brazil. The Prefecture of São Luiz was annexed to the See of Olinda by Innocent XI, 15 July, 1614; on 30 Aug., 1677, it was created a bishopric dependent on Lisbon; Frei Antonio de … Continue reading “Satilde;o Luiz de Maranhão”