Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Proximum genus (Lat. nearest kind) In Aristotelian theory of definition (q.v.), must be used with differentia. — R.B.W. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Prowe a divinity of the Wends and Northern Slaves, had the reputation of a wise but severe and terrible judge. He was the god of justice, and carried, as a symbol of wisdom, snakes on his breast; he held in his hand an iron shield, which in doubtful cases was made glowing for the fiery … Continue reading “Prowe”

provost (Latin: praepositus, placed before) The dean or first diguitary of a cathedral or collegiate chapter, appointed by the Holy See, whose principal office is to preside at capitular functions, assist the bishop when pontificating, administer to him the last sacraments, and conduct his obsequies. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Provost (Lat., prœpositus; Fr., prévôt; Ger., … Continue reading “Provost”

Provoost, Samuel, D.D an American prelate of the Protestant Episcopal Church, was born in New York Feb. 26, 1742, and passed A.B. in King’s College in 1758. Though educated in the Dutch Reformed Church, he early became a convert to Episcopacy, and, having entered Cambridge College, was ordained in 1766. On his return from England … Continue reading “Provoost, Samuel, D.D”

PROVOKING GOD Num 14:11; Num 14:23; Num 16:30; Deu 9:7; Deu 31:20; Ezr 5:12; Psa 78:40; Psa 78:56; Psa 106:7 Isa 3:8; Eze 8:3; Heb 3:16 –SEE Anger (1), ANGER Fuente: Thompson Chain-Reference Bible

Provoke PROVOKE.To provoke is now to try to call forth evil passions, but in AV [Note: Authorized Version.] it is used in the sense of inciting to any action, good or evil, as 2Co 9:2 Your zeal hath provoked very many. Provocation, however, always occurs in a bad sense. It is used in Psa 95:8 … Continue reading “Provoke”

Provocation, Provoke prov-o-kashun, pro-vok: Provoke, literally, to call forth, hence, to excite or stir up, whether in a good or bad sense, appears frequently in the Old Testament as the translation of Piel, or Hiphil of , kaas (noun, , kaas), in the sense of to make angry (Deu 4:25; Deu 9:18; 1Ki 14:9, 1Ki … Continue reading “Provocation, Provoke”

provisors, statute of English statute of Edward III incidental to the controversy between the English kings and the Court of Rome, concerning filling of ecclesiastical benefices by means of papal provisions. It enacts that elections of bishops shall be free, that owners of advowsons shall have free collation and presentment, and that attempted reservation, collation, … Continue reading “Provisors, Statute Of”

Provisor (1) a chamberlain; (2) the Clugniac bailiff of the ville or manor and receiver of rents. Walcott, Sacred Archceology, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

provision, canonical The conferring of an office by the proper ecclesiastical authority and in accordance with canonical legislation. This is the only legitimate way of obtaining an ecclesiastical office, and is made by free appointment, nomination and investiture, election and postulation. In English-speaking countries canonical provision is generally by free appointInent. Two conditions are required: … Continue reading “Provision, Canonical”