Quaestio (Scholastic) A subdivision or chapter of some treatise. Later, the special form, imitating or actually reproducing a discussion, to which a thesis is proposed, then the arguments against it are listed, next the objections or argumenta contra are exposed, and the question is solved in the so-called corpus articuli, usually introduced by the standing … Continue reading “Quaestio”
Quadrivium
Quadrivium (quatuor, four, and via, a road), the name given, in the language of the schools of the West, to the higher course of the medieval studies. From its consisting of four branches, as the lower course, for an analogous reason, was called Trivium, or Three Roads. The quadrivium consisted of arithmetic, music, geometry, and … Continue reading “Quadrivium”
Quadrisacramentarians
Quadrisacramentarians is a controversial name for some German reformers in Wittenberg and vicinity who maintained that there are four sacraments necessary to salvation, viz., baptism, the Lord’s supper, absolution, and holy orders. See Melancthon, Loci Comm. SEE SACRAMENTARIANS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Quadripartite
Quadripartite is the technical term for the divisions of a vault into four triangular spaces. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Quadrio, Francesco Saverio
Quadrio, Francesco Saverio a learned Italian Jesuit, was born in Valtellina, Dec. 1, 1695. He was of an infirm and susceptible temper, which involved him in sundry broils and disappointments, in consequence of which he sought and obtained leave to quit the Order of the Jesuits and assume the garb of a secular priest or … Continue reading “Quadrio, Francesco Saverio”
Quadratus, Saint
Quadratus, Saint Apologist , Bishop of Athens, “Disciple of the Apostles”. He was the first Christian apologist , and c.125 addressed a discourse to the Emperor Hadrian containing an apology for the Christian religion. This has disappeared but Eusebius states, incorrectly however, that it moved the emperor to issue a favorable edict. Quadratus is quoted … Continue reading “Quadratus, Saint”
Quadratus, an author
Quadratus, an author Quadratus (3), the author of an apology for the Christians, presented to the emperor Hadrian (regn. 117-138). Eusebius (H. E. iv. 3) says the work was still in circulation in his time and that he himself was acquainted with it. He quotes one sentence which proves, as he observes, the great antiquity … Continue reading “Quadratus, an author”
Quadratus
Quadratus The first of the Christian apologists. He is said by Eusebius (Chron. ad ann. Abrah. 2041, 124 A.D.) to have been a disciple of the Apostles (auditor apostolorum). He addressed a discourse to the Emperor Hadrian containing an apology for the Christian religion, during a visit which the latter made to Athens in 124 … Continue reading “Quadratus”
Quadratum
Quadratum (squared), a name which was given to the nave of a church because of its square form. SEE CHURCH; SEE NAVE; SEE QUADRANGLE. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Quadrans
Quadrans SEE FARTHING. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature