Sason, Aaron SEE AARON BEN-JOSEPH SASON. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Sasnett, William Jeremiah
Sasnett, William Jeremiah A minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, was born in Hancock County, Ga., April 29, 1820, and graduated at Oglethorpe University in 1839. After graduation he studied law, but very early entered the ministry. His active work was soon interfered with by rheumatism. He then engaged in the work of education, … Continue reading “Sasnett, William Jeremiah”
Saskatchewan and Alberta
Saskatchewan and Alberta The twin provinces of the Canadian West, so called because they were formed on the same day (1 Sept., 1905), by an Act of the Dominion Parliament, which gave them an identical constitution. The former derives its name from the important river, Kissiskatchiwan, or Swift Current, now better known under the abbreviation … Continue reading “Saskatchewan and Alberta”
Sasima
Sasima A titular see in Cappadocia. Sasima is mentioned only in three non-religious documents: “Itiner. Anton.”, 144; “Itiner. Hiersol.”, 577; Hierocles, 700, 6. This poor hamlet, hidden in an arid region, is known to all as the first see of St. Gregory of Nazianzus who was appointed to it by St. Basil. The saint soon … Continue reading “Sasima”
Sas
Sas SEE WORM. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Sarvastivadas, Or Sarvastivadins
Sarvastivadas, Or Sarvastivadins (literally, those who maintain the reality of all existence), is the name of one of the four divisions of the Vaibhashika system of Buddhism. Its reputed father was Rahula, the son of the Buddha Sakyamuni. See Kppen, Die Religion des Buddha (Berlin, 1857); Wassiljew, Der Buddhismus und seine Dogmen (St. Petersburg, 1860). … Continue reading “Sarvastivadas, Or Sarvastivadins”
Sarvasti-vada
Sarvasti-vada (Skr.) The doctrine (vada) of Hinayana Buddhism according to which “all is” (sarvam asti), or all is real, that which was, currently is, and will be but now is, potentially. — K.F.L. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy
Sarvam khalv idam brahma
Sarvam khalv idam brahma (Skr.) “Indeed, all this is brahman”, a famous dictum of Chan-dogya Upanishad 3.14.1, symptomatic of the monistic attitude later elaborated in Sankara’s Vedanta (q.v.). — K.F.L. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy
Sarvakartrtva
Sarvakartrtva (Skr.) “All makingness”, descriptive of the ultimate principle in the universe, conceived dynamically. — K.F.L. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy
Sarvagna
Sarvagna In Hindu mythology, is the all-seeing one, a surname of Siva. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature