Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Preternatural stands generally for supernatural, because we suppose that that which is praeter naturam is also supra naturam. Yet the former stands sometimes for unnatural, praeter naturam being the synonym of contraa nacturam. Neither praeternaturale nor supernaturale, or, as some say, supernaturale, is a good Latin word. They are, at least, not to be found … Continue reading “Preternatural”

Pretense see CLOKE (Pretense), No. 2. Fuente: Vine’s Dictionary of New Testament Words

Pretas sprites or hobgoblins among the Buddhists in Ceylon. They are believed to inhabit a hell called Lokantarika. In appearance they are extremely attenuated, like a dry leaf. There are some pretas that haunt the places near which they once lived as men; they are also found in the suburbs of cities, and in places … Continue reading “Pretas”

Presupposition That which must antecedently be assumed if a desired result is to be derived, thus, a postulate That which is logically necessaiy, thus, that which is implied, an implicate. That which is causally necessary, thus a condition or result. — C.A.B. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Presumptuous * For PRESUMPTUOUS see DARING, B Fuente: Vine’s Dictionary of New Testament Words

PRESUMPTION As it relates to the mind, is a supposition formed before examination. As it relates to the conduct or moral action, it implies arrogance and irreverence. As it relates to religion in general, it is a bold and daring confidence in the goodness of God, without obedience to his will. Presumptious sins must be … Continue reading “Presumption”

Presume, Presumptuous, Presumptuously pre-zum, pre-zumptu-us, pre-zumptu-us-li: To presume (to take or go beforehand) is to speak or act without warrant or proudly. In the Old Testament the words are for the most part the translation of , zudh, and , zdh, to boil up (as water), and derivatives; hence, to act proudly, to speak unauthorizedly, … Continue reading “Presume, Presumptuous, Presumptuously”

Preston, William, D.D a Protestant Episcopal minister, was born at Woodbury, Connecticut, August 26, 1801. He graduated from Yale College, was first a clerk in New York city. then studied theology in Alexandria, Va., was tutor in Kenvyon College for a year, and on October 12, 1828, was admitted to deacon’s orders by bishop Chase … Continue reading “Preston, William, D.D”

Preston, Willard, D.D an eloquent American divine and noted educator, was born at Uxbridge, Mass., May 29, 1785, and was educated at Brown University, where he graduated in 1806. After having studied law and practiced in that profession for a few years, he studied for the ministry, and was in 1811 ordained and became pastor … Continue reading “Preston, Willard, D.D”

Preston, Thomas Scott The Vicar-General of New York, prothonotary Apostolic, chancellor, distinguished convert, author, preacher, and administrator born at Hartford, Connecticut, 23 July, 1824; died at New York, 4 Nov., 1891. From his youth he was serious, pious, and zealous. He studied in the Episcopalian general seminary, located at Ninth Avenue and Twentieth Street, New … Continue reading “Preston, Thomas Scott”