Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

religion and science

religion and science Much has been said and written about the so-called conflict between religion and science, as though the one were a contradiction or denial of the other. This conflict is for the most part imaginary. Religion and science lie in different provinces and each has its own legitimate field; the former deals mostly … Continue reading “religion and science”

Religion

Religion The uses of the word religion in the apostolic writings may be classified under three heads. 1. In Gal 1:13 f. is twice translated the Jews religion. St. Paul reminds the Galatians that they had heard of his manner of life aforetime when he followed Judaism, and that they knew his proficiency in Judaism. … Continue reading “Religion”

Relieve

Relieve signifies “to be strong enough for,” and so either “to ward off,” or “to aid, to relieve” (a strengthened form of arkeo, which has the same three meanings, epi being intensive); it is used in 1Ti 5:10, 1Ti 5:16 (twice). Fuente: Vine’s Dictionary of New Testament Words

Relief Synod

Relief Synod (or CHURCH). SEE SCOTLAND, CHURCHES OF. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Relief

RELIEF A species of Dissenters in Scotland, whose only difference from the Scotch established church is the choosing their own pastors. They were separated from the church in the year 1752, occasioned by Mr. Thomas Gillespie being deposed for refusing to assist at the admission of a minister to a parish who were unwilling to … Continue reading “Relief”

relics of the Passion

relics of the Passion Include the Veil of Saint Veronica and the Holy Lance, preserved at Saint Peter’s; the Title of the Cross, a large portion of the True Cross, one of the Sacred Nails, and two of the Thorns, at Santa Croce; the Holy Pillar, at Saint Prassede; and the Holy Stairs, near the … Continue reading “relics of the Passion”

Relics

RELICS In the Roman church, the remains of the bodies or clothes of saints or martyrs, and the instruments by which they were put to death, devoutly preserved, in honour to their memory; kissed, revered, and carried in procession. The respect which was justly due to the martyrs and teachers of the Christian faith, in … Continue reading “Relics”