Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Prevost, Claude a French monk, was born at Auxerre Jan. 22,1693. He taught philosophy and theology in the abbey of Sainte-Genevieve, and the care of the library was afterwards entrusted to him. In this employment, which he retained to the end of his life he made use of the knowledge which he had acquired in … Continue reading “Prevost, Claude”

previous marriage, impediment of (Latin: ligare, to bind) Signifies an existing marriage bond, and is a diriment impediment to another marriage. It is often known as the impediment of previous marriage. It endures until the death of the wife or husband has been legally attested or is morally certain. But in the case of a … Continue reading “previous marriage, impediment of”

Prevention is an ecclesiastical term denoting the right of a superior dignitary of the Church to interfere in the business of his subordinate; but it is more specially the right of the pope, in the nomination to ecclesiastical offices, to pass over the proper collators and give away the benefices himself. The Gallican Church has … Continue reading “Prevention”

PREVENT In the Bible means, not to hinder, but to proceed, Psa 59:10 1Th 4:15 ; to anticipate, Psa 119:147,14 8 Mt 17:25; or to seize, 2Sa 22:6 Job 30:27 . Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Prevent (some form of , , both meaning to precede or anticipate) is understood, in our translation of … Continue reading “Prevent”

Prevarication A deviation from truth or fact; an evasion or equivocation, a quibble, a lie. — C.A.B. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Prevail “to be strong, powerful,” is translated “to prevail” in Act 19:16, Act 19:20; Rev 12:8. See ABLE, B, No. 4. “to be strong against” (kata, “against,” and No. 1), is used in Mat 16:18, negatively of the gates of hades; in Luk 21:36 (in the most authentic ms.; some have kataxioo, “to count worthy;” … Continue reading “Prevail”

PRETORIUM A name given in the gospels to the house in which dwelt the Roman governor of Jerusalem, Mar 15:16 . Here he sat in his judicial capacity, and here Jesus was brought before him. See GABRATHA. This was the palace built by Herod at Jerusalem, near the tower of Antonia, with which it had … Continue reading “Pretorium”

pretium (Latin: pretium, price, value) homage and thanksgiving rendered to God for favors or blessings conferred laudation or works addressed to God one of the four ends of the Mass the hour, or part, of the Divine Office , known as Lauds Psalms, or Hymns of Praise Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Preti, Mattia called il Calabrese, a painter of the Neapolitan school, was born in 1613 at Taverna, in Calabria. His brother Gregorio, about whom very little is known, who was honored in his life-time with the title of prince of the Academy of St. Luke, was Mattia’s first master; subsequently he studied with Lanfranc and … Continue reading “Preti, Mattia”

Pretextatus, St a Gallic prelate of the 6th century, occupied towards 555 the metropolitan see of Rouen, and was godfather to Mrove, the second son of Chilleric. Towards 576 Brunehaut, the widow of Sigebert, was exiled to Rouen by Chilperic, who was under the influence of Frdgonde. Mrove, who was in that city, fell violently … Continue reading “Pretextatus, St”