Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Priest, Priesthood It is remarkable that the first priest spoken of in scripture is Melchizedek: he is said to be “priest of the most high God.” Nothing is said of his offering sacrifices, but he brought forth bread and wine, and blessed Abraham. Gen 14:18-19. He is a type of Christ, who is constituted a … Continue reading “Priest, Priesthood”

priest, parish A priest who by virtue of his office has the care of souls within the precincts of his parish. His duties are to preach, to administer the Sacraments to the members of his parish church, and to administer the parish property. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

priest, Mass Anglo-Saxon term used prior to the 11th century, to distinguish a duly ordained priest from a simple cleric in minor orders; applied in medieval times to a secular priest as opposed to a monk. From the 16th century, a contemptuous designation for priests among Reformers in England, when the Mass was the chief … Continue reading “priest, Mass”

Priest, High The high-priest in the Old Testament is called by various names: the priest (Numbers 3:6); the great priest (Leviticus 21:10); the head priest (2 Kings 25:18); the anointed priest (Leviticus 4:3): Gr., Archiereus (Leviticus 4:3), also in later books and New Testament. In the Old Testament ho hiereus (Numbers 3:6); hiereus ho protos … Continue reading “Priest, High”

Priest, Hebrew (, koh, ). We base the following article upon the Scriptural information, with important additions from other and more modern sources.) SEE SACERDOTAL ORDER. I. General Considerations. 1. The Name. (1.) The English word priest is generally derived from the New Test. term presbyter (, elder), the meaning of which is, however, essentially … Continue reading “Priest, Hebrew”

Priest, Christ as See CHRIST, OFFICES OF. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

priest, chief Jewish, the equivalent of high priest. It is more frequently used in the plural, especially in the New Testament, to designate the actual and the ex-high priests. According to Flavius Josephus, the sons of high priestly families also bore that title. Finally, the heads of the 24 courses of priests organized by David … Continue reading “priest, chief”

priest, assistant Minister highest in dignity who attends bishops and certain privileged prelates in pontifical functions. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Priest, Assistant The assistant priest (presbyter assistens, anciently called capellanus) is the first and highest in dignity of the ministers who assist the bishop in pontifical functions. Where there are cathedral chapters, ordinarily the first … Continue reading “Priest, Assistant”

PRIEST One who officiated in the public worship of God, especially in making expiation for sin, being “ordained for men in things pertaining to God, to offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins.” In the Old Testament, the priesthood was not annexed to a certain family till after the promulgation of the law by Moses. … Continue reading “Priest”

Pries a name common to several Lutheran theologians. 1. JOACHIM HEINRICH (1), was born November 12, 1714, at Rostock, where he began his theological studies, which he continued at Jena. At the university of his birthplace Pries commenced his academical career in 1739. In 1745 he was appointed professor, in 1749 he took the degree … Continue reading “Pries”