Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Protherapeia; or, Conciliation The securing of Indulgence for what is about to be said Pro-ther-a-pei-a. Greek, , previous care or treatment, from (pro), before, and (therapeia), service. The Figure is used when, by way of precaution, we secure indulgence, or conciliate others, with reference to something we are about to say. It is called also … Continue reading “Protherapeia; or, Conciliation”

Prother, Amos Summers a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born in Clarke County, Ind., April 17, 1832. He went to Iowa when quite young, and with his parents settled near Libertyville, Jefferson County. He was converted in 1846, and at once joined the Methodist Episcopal Church. His convictions of duty pointed him to … Continue reading “Prother, Amos Summers”

Prothade ST., a French prelate who flourished near the opening of the 7th century; he died before 625. He has been called son of the patrician Prothade, but without proof. It is at least certain that he was the successor of St. Nicet in the metropolitan see of Besanlon. He compiled a ritual for the … Continue reading “Prothade”

Protevangelium of James pro-te-van-jeli-um. See APOCRYPHAL GOSPELS, III., 1., (a). Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Protevangelium a spurious gospel ascribed to James, containing an account of the birth of Mary and of Christ. It is supposed to have been originally composed in Hebrew. Postellius brought the MS. of this gospel from the Levant, translated it into Latin, and sent it to Oporinus, a printer at Basle, where Bibliander, a Protestant … Continue reading “Protevangelium”

Protesters SEE RESOLUTIONERS; SEE SCOTLAND, CHURCHES IN. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Protestants is a collective name for all genuine believers in evangelical Christianity those who protest against the errors and renounce the communion of the Romish Church. It was originally applicable to the followers of Luther, but is now generally applied to all Christians not embraced in the Roman Catholic, Greek, or Oriental churches. SEE REFORMATION. … Continue reading “Protestants”

Protestantism The subject will be treated under the following heads, viz.: I. Origin of the Name. II. Characteristic Protestant Principles. III. Discussion of the Three Fundamental Principles of Protestantism: A. The Supremacy of the Bible; B. Justification by Faith Alone; C. The Universal Priesthood of Believers. IV. Private Judgment in Practice. V. “Justification by Faith … Continue reading “Protestantism”

Protestantentag SEE PROTESTANT UNION OF GERMANY. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Protestant Union of Germany is a body composed of the members of the Evangelical Protestant Church. It has been in existence since 1863. Its aim is the complete separation of the Church from the State; a synodical Church system for all Protestant Germany; the union of religion and intellectual culture, faith and science, i.e. the … Continue reading “Protestant Union of Germany”