Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Prolepsis (Ampliatio); or, Anticipation An Anticipation of some future Time which cannot yet be enjoyed: but has to be deferred Pro-leep-sis. Greek, , a taking beforehand, anticipation. The Figure is so called when we anticipate what is going to be done, and speak of future things as present. The name is also given to the … Continue reading “Prolepsis (Ampliatio); or, Anticipation”

Prolepsis (Gr. prolepsis) Notion, preconception. The term is used by the Stoics and Epicureans to denote any primary general notion that arises spontaneously and unconsciously in the mind is distinguished from concepts that result from conscious reflection. These prolepses are regarded by the Stoics as common to all men as rational beings, and are sometimes … Continue reading “Prolepsis”

Prolegomena (Cr. pro. before; lego, say) Introductory material. (Singuhr form prolegomenon.) Cf. Prolegomena to Every Future Scientific Metaphysic, by Kant (q.v.). — T.F. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Prokopovitch, Teophan a Russian prelate of great renown, especially as a pulpit orator, and therefore called the Chrysostom of the Russo-Greek Church, was born at Kief June 8, 1681. Baptized Eleazar, he exchanged it for Elisha, with the dress of St. Basil, in a United Greek monastery of that order in Lithuania. He was sent … Continue reading “Prokopovitch, Teophan”

Prokimenon (, something that lies before) is, in the Greek liturgy, the short anthem pronounced previous to the reading of the epistle from the Holy Scriptures. consisting of verse and response usually taken from the Psalms. The purpose is to give a hint as to the way in which the day ought to be celebrated. … Continue reading “Prokimenon”

Projection (Lat. projectio, from projicere, to throw forward) The mental act of attributing to sensations or sense qualia, an external and independent existence. The projection theory of Condillac and other sensationalists (see Sensationalism) asserts that sensations are first experienced as subjective states and are subsequently externalized by a special act of mind. Helmholtz restricted projection … Continue reading “Projection”

Project method An education method which makes use of practical activities, organizing the scholastic work of the child about complex enterprises, such as making a garden, planning a circus. — J.E.B. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Proistameni () is only another title which was given to the preacher of the early Church. SEE PROESTOS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Prohle, Heinrich Andreas Dr., a Lutheran minister, who died April 19, 1875, at Hornhausen, near Oschersleben, in Germany, is best known by his writings in the department of homiletics, liturgy, and poedagogics. He published, Malteritalien zu Homilien isn katechetischer Form (Halberstadt, 1846): Die korperliche, christliche und biirgerliche Schulerziehung (Magdeburg, 1846): Leitfcden bei denm KonfirmandenUnterrichte, mit … Continue reading “Prohle, Heinrich Andreas”

Prohibition, Catholic attitude toward Prohibition is essentially an extreme measure, while virtue lies always in the mean. The extreme may be necessary for those individuals who have lost the power of self-control, but the necessity of the individual cannot be made the necessity of the entire class. Nevertheless the American government has declared the use … Continue reading “Prohibition, Catholic attitude toward”