Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Primitiae, Premices Primitise is, with the ancient pagans, the name given to the first-fruits of the fields and gardens, which were annually brought as offerings to the temples or abodes of the priests. We find this custom among almost all nations of antiquity and also among the Israelites. Like many other religious customs and institutions … Continue reading “Primitiae, Premices”

Primicerius (Etymologically primus in cera, sc. in tabula cerata, the first in a list of a class of officials) A term applied in later Roman times to the head of any administration—thus “primicerius notariorum”, “primicerius protectorum” etc. (cf. Forcellini, “Totius latinitatis Lexicon”, s.v.). In ecclesiastical use the term was given to heads of the colleges … Continue reading “Primicerius”

Primianus, Donatist bp. of Carthage Primianus, Donatist bp. of Carthage, successor to Parmenian, a.d. 392. Among many things charged against him by the Maximianists, they alleged that he admitted the Claudianists to communion and, when some of the seniors remonstrated with him, encouraged, if he did not even originate, a riotous attack upon them in … Continue reading “Primianus, Donatist bp. of Carthage”

Primerose, Gilbert, D.D a Scotch divine, flourished in the first half of the 17th century, first as minister of the French Church in London, later as chaplain to James I, and still later as canon of Windsor. He died in 1642. His works are, La Trompette de Sion, etc., en XVIII Sermons (Berger, 1610, 8vo; … Continue reading “Primerose, Gilbert, D.D”

Primer, The The common English name for a book of devotions which from the thirteenth to the sixteenth century was the ordinary prayer-book used by the laity. The contents of these books varied greatly, but they possessed certain common elements which practically speaking are never absent. the most important feature, judging by the position usually … Continue reading “Primer, The”

Primer, Kings is an English ecclesiastical document published in 1545, containing the Calendar, the Ten Commandments, the Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, the Salutation of the Virgin, the seven penitential psalms, a litany, and prayers for various occasions. It was edited by the authority of King Henry VIII, and hence derives its title. A prefatory admonition … Continue reading “Primer, Kings”

primer Ordinary English prayer-book of the laity from the 13th to the 16th century, containing the Little Office of Our Lady, Vespers, certain psalms, etc. It was often prefaced by the alphabet and used to teach children to read. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Prime, Samuel Irenicus, D.D a noted Presbyterian minister, was born in Ballston, N.Y., November 4, 1812. He graduated from Williams College in 1829; taught for three years, and then entered Princeton Theological Seminary, but before the first year was completed he was attacked by a severe illness, and was never able to resume his studies. … Continue reading “Prime, Samuel Irenicus, D.D”

Prime, Samuel Irenaeus, D.D an eminent Presbyterian divine, son of Dr. N.S. Prime, was born at Ballston, Saratoga County, N.Y., November 4, 1812. He graduated from Williams College in 1829, and from Princeton Theological Seminary in 1835; was ordained the same year as pastor at Ballston Spa, in 1837 assumed the same relation at Matteawan, … Continue reading “Prime, Samuel Irenaeus, D.D”

Prime, Nathaniel Scudder, D.D an American divine, was born at Huntington. L. I., April 21, 1785, and educated at Princeton, where he graduated in 1804. He was licensed to preach in the following year in the Presbyterian Church, and was subsequently stationed at Sag Harbor, Freshpond, Smithtown, Cambridge, New York, and other places. He also … Continue reading “Prime, Nathaniel Scudder, D.D”