Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Quilon, Diocese of (QUILONENSIS) Diocese of Quilon, in India on the Malabar coast, suffragan of Verapoly, comprises the southern half of the native state of Travancore, and the British territories of Tangacherry and Anjengo. It stretches from the northern branch of the River Ranee down to Cape Comorin, is bounded on the east by the … Continue reading “Quilon, Diocese of”

QUIETNESS-TUMULT (A) QUIETNESS(1) General References to Job 34:29; Psa 131:2; Pro 1:33; Isa 32:17; Lam 3:26 –SEE Rest, REST Peace, REST& REST (2) Enjoined Pro 17:1; Ecc 4:6; 1Th 4:11; 2Th 3:12; 1Ti 2:2; 1Pe 3:4 –SEE Hold your Peace, SILENCE Keep Silence, SILENCEStrife, Forbidden, STRIFEPeace (6), RESTPeace (7), PEACE (3) Stillness essential to Reception … Continue reading “QUIETNESS-TUMULT”

QUIETNESS In a moral sense, is opposed to disorderly motion, to turbulency, to contention, to pragmatical curiosity, to all such exorbitant behaviour whereby the right of others is inflinged, their peace disturbed, their just interest or welfare any ways prejudiced. It is a calm, steady, regular way of proceeding within the bounds and measures prescribed … Continue reading “QUIETNESS”

QUIETISTS A sect famous towards the close of the seventh century. They were so called from a kind of absolute rest and inaction, which they supposed the soul to be in when arrived at that state of perfection which they called the unitive life; in which state they imagined the soul wholly employed in contemplating … Continue reading “Quietists”

Quietism (Latin: quietus, quiet) A false or exaggerated mysticism, inculcating the view that the soul in all its relations with God should be entirely passive, self-suppressive or annihilating, and wholly absorbed in Him. It is characteristic of the pantheistic religions of India. Historically it appeared among the Gnostics and other early sects, later among the … Continue reading “Quietism”

Quieting The pacification of mind is the initial point of departure as well as the endpoint of a vital series. (Avenarius.) — H.H. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Quiet, Quietness “quiet, tranquil,” occurs in 1Ti 2:2, RV, “tranquil” (AV, “quiet”); it indicates tranquillity arising from without. has much the same meaning as No. 1, but indicates “tranquillity arising from within,” causing no distrubance to others. It is translated “quiet” in 1Ti 2:2, RV (AV, “peaceable”); “quiet” in 1Pe 3:4, where it is associated … Continue reading “Quiet, Quietness”

quiet, prayer of A peaceful internal pleasantness proceeding from the soul which is attracted and captivated by the charms of Divine Presence. It is a spiritual repose, the result of contemplative love. This prayer is the gift of wisdom, which by its light shows God present, and makes the soul experience His presence by a … Continue reading “Quiet, Prayer of”

Quiet kwet: Verb or adjective only in English Versions of the Bible, quietness being used for the noun. No special Hebrew or Greek words are represented, but in the Old Testament usually for some form or derivative of , shakat, be undisturbed (Jdg 18:7; compare Pro 1:33, , sha’ar, to loll, be at ease; Ecc … Continue reading “Quiet”

Quierzy, Councils of (Kierzy, Carisiacum) Several councils were held at Quierzy, a royal residence under the Carlovingians, but now an insignificant village on the Oise in the French Department of Aisne. The synod of September, 838, ordered the monks of Saint Calais in the Diocese of Le Mans to return to their monastery, from which … Continue reading “Quierzy, Councils of”