Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Sanctification, Sanctify SANCTIFICATION, SANCTIFY.Sanctify (Latin, from the Vulgate) = the native Eng. hallow (i.e. make, count, keep holy), the latter word being in use somewhat the loftier EV [Note: English Version.] employs hallow 35 times in OT and twice in NT (Mat 6:9 = Luk 11:2), sanctify thrice as often in OT and 26 times … Continue reading “Sanctification, Sanctify”

Sanctification, Entire One of the most interesting, and practically one of the most important, questions connected with the divine plan of salvation is, What degree of deliverance from sin is it scriptural for the believer to expect in this life? I. Preliminary Concessions and Distinctions. There are several points upon which all schools of theology … Continue reading “Sanctification, Entire”

Sanctification The meaning of in the NT is in conflict with its etymological form. The word (as also the verb ) etymologically suggests a process, a gradual advance in moral attainment, an ethical emphasis. In the NT generally, however, the word expresses a state, a position of religious attainment, a religious emphasis. To sanctify is … Continue reading “Sanctification”

Sancti, Sanctissimi Usual epithets of the bishops, signifying holy, most holy. Other epithets were beati, beatissimi, blessed, most blessed; Deo carissimi, dearly beloved by God. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Sancte-Bell, Sanctus-Bell, Saints-Bell, Massbell (old English forms, Sacring-bell, Saunce-bell), a small bell used in the Roman Catholic Church to call attention to the more solemn parts of the service of the Mass, as at the conclusion of the ordinary, when the words Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus, Deus Sabaoth are pronounced by the priest, and on the … Continue reading “Sancte-Bell, Sanctus-Bell, Saints-Bell, Massbell”

Sancta Sanctis SEE TRISAGION. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Sancroft, William, D.D. An English prelate, was born at Fresingfield, Suffolk, Jan. 13, 1616, and educated at the grammar school of Bury St. Edmunds, and at Emanuel College, Cambridge. In 1642 Sancroft was elected a fellow of his college, but in the following year was deprived of his fellowship by the Puritans for refusing to … Continue reading “Sancroft, William, D.D.”

Sanchoniatho (), The supposed author of a Phoenician history of Phoenicia and Egypt, called . He has been the subject of much discussion involving his place of birth, his works, and, indeed, his very existence. Our principal information respecting him is derived from Philo Byblius, a Greek writer at the beginning of the 2d century … Continue reading “Sanchoniatho”

Sanchez, Thomas Jesuit theologian. Born in 1550 Cordova, Spain; died in 19 May 1610 in Granada. Author of an exhaustive treatise on marriage and of works on moral theology, he was unjustly accused of immoral teachings, especially concerning “mental reservation.” His life was an example of holiness. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Sanchez, Thomas Born at … Continue reading “Sanchez, Thomas”

Sanchez, Pedro Antonio A learned Spanish ecclesiastic, was born at Vigo, in Gallicia, in 1740. He entered the Church, obtained a canonry in the Cathedral of St. James, and was likewise appointed professor of divinity in that city. His fame procured for him admission into many learned societies. He was celebrated as a preacher and … Continue reading “Sanchez, Pedro Antonio”