Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Redditio Symboli (rehearsal of the creed). In early times the candidates for baptism were accustomed, on Maundy-Thursday, to recite publicly the creed in the presence of the bishop or presbyters, and this act was designated redditio symboli. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Red Sea, The Red Sea, The. Name. — The sea known to us as the Red Sea was by the Israelites called “the sea,” Exo 14:2; Exo 14:9; Exo 14:16; Exo 14:21; Exo 14:28; 15:1; Exo 15:4; Exo 15:8; Exo 15:10; Exo 15:19; Jos 24:6-7, and many other passages, and specially “the sea of Suph.” … Continue reading “Red Sea, The”

Red Sea, Passage Of The departure of the Israelites out of Egypt was their independence-day and the date of the nation’s birth. As such it is always referred to in Scripture in terms of lofty jubilee and devout acknowledgment of the power of Jehovah, which was so strikingly displayed at almost every step. Two hundred … Continue reading “Red Sea, Passage of”

RED SEA See SEA. Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Red Sea The passage of the Red Sea with the destruction of Pharaohs army was one of the great miracles of Jewish history which the people loved to recall. There are three distinct references to this event in the NT. In Act 7:36 St. Stephen … Continue reading “Red Sea”

Red Scapular of the Passion This scapular owes its origin to a series of apparitions of Jesus Christ to a Sister of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul in 1846 in which He showed the sister a scapular, and promised to all who should wear it on every Friday a great increase of faith, hope, … Continue reading “Red Scapular of the Passion”

Red Mass Mass at which the celebrant wears red vestments. These are used in Masses of the Holy Spirit, usually celebrated at the opening of courts, legislative assemblies, and schools; Masses of the Holy Cross of Christ; and Masses of Apostles and Martyrs. New Catholic Dictionary Nieuw Katholiek Woordenboek Nouveau Dictionnaire Catholique Neues Katholisches Wrterbuch … Continue reading “Red Mass”

Red Horse See HORSE, RED; REVELATION OF JOHN. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Red Heifer of Purification Num 19 Fuente: Nave’s Topical Bible

Red Heifer SEE PURIFICATION, WATER OF; SEE SIN-OFFERING. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Red Heifer RED HEIFER.The ashes of a red heifermore correctly a red cowadded to running water, formed the most powerful means known to the Hebrews of removing the defilement produced by contact with a dead body. The method of … Continue reading “Red Heifer”

Red Dragon See REVELATION OF JOHN. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia