Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Roman Catholic Relief Bill To abolish the practise of the Catholic religion in Great Britain a series of penal laws was enacted, beginning with the sanguinary measures of Elizabeth which were supplemented by less stringent but more effective acts until the time of George III. Catholic priests were ipso facto guilty of high treason; it … Continue reading “Roman Catholic Relief Bill”

Roman Catholic Emancipation (Or Relief) Acts After the Reformation, both in England and in Scotland, Roman Catholics were subjected to many legal penal regulations and restrictions. As late as 1780, the law of England which, however, was not always rigidly enforced made it felony in a foreign Roman Catholic priest and high treason in a … Continue reading “Roman Catholic Emancipation (Or Relief) Acts”

Roman Catholic Church In The United States I. Origin and Progress. 1. As the discovery of America by Columbus occurred a quarter of a century before the first public appearance of Luther, the Roman Catholic Church was the first to occupy the newly discovered world. The attachment of Columbus to his Church was so strong … Continue reading “Roman Catholic Church In The United States”

Roman Catholic Church the name usually given to that organization of Christians which recognizes the Roman pope as its visible head and is in ecclesiastical communion with him. The name may be found in a number of Roman Catholic writers, and is generally used in the constitution of those states in which the Roman Catholic … Continue reading “Roman Catholic Church”

Roman Catholic A term commonly applied today to the Church established by Christ. It has a correct and an erroneous sense. The ordinary name of the Church is Catholic. After the Reformation, various terms of reprobation were applied to the Church, particularly in England, such as “The Romish Church,” “The Romish Catholic Church,” “Papist Church,” … Continue reading “Roman Catholic”

Roman Catechism Also known as the Catechism of the Council of Trent, or the Catechism for Parish Priests, or the Catechism of Pius V. The preparation of such a work was ordered by the Council of Trent (1545-1563) and brought out in the year 1566 , under Saint Pius V. The division of the subject-matter … Continue reading “Roman Catechism”

Roman catacombs The catacombs are of Christian origin, built at Rome in the middle stratum of tufa, from which no building material was quarried. They are reached by a stairway which leads below to a depth of from 33 to 49 feet. There is a labyrinth of narrow galleries, sometimes found in three or four … Continue reading “Roman Catacombs”

Roman Breviary, lessons of the May be divided into three groups: scriptural, historical, and patristic. From Apostolic days the books of Scripture, as well as non-canonical writings, were read in the Christian assemblies. Considerable diversity existed regarding the choice, number, and length of the scriptural lessons, though undoubtedly their suitability to the various feasts and … Continue reading “Roman Breviary, lessons of the”

Roman Art The ancient Romans were characterized by a strong practical feeling. They had immense organizing, governing power; but they had little of that fine aesthetic sensitiveness which is necessary as the foundation of an indigenous, native art with a people. Still, the position of Rome with reference to the general history of art is … Continue reading “Roman Art”

Roman Army See ARMY, ROMAN. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia