Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Polemioi SEE SYNSTUSISTAE. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Polemics, Jewish The friendly relation which existed at first between the Church and the Synagogue could not always last, and a separation became a matter of necessity. The result was that the non-identification of Christianity with Judaism gave rise to bitterness and enmity, and some of the fiercest persecutions were instigated and encouraged by the … Continue reading “Polemics, Jewish”

Polemics (from , warlike) is the controversial branch of scientific theology. It is also sometimes called by German theologians elenchtics and differs from apologetics (q.v.) in that it is not simply intended to defend Christianity in general, but aims to attack a rival or disputed system in particular, and is the direct opposite of irenics … Continue reading “Polemics”

Polehampton, Thomas Stedman brother of the preceding, of lesser note, died at Lucknow. SEE POLEHAMPTON, HENRY S. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Polehampton, Henry Stedman an English divine, was born in 1824, and educated at Pembroke College, Oxford. He took holy orders, and was ordained deacon in 1848; in the year following became assistant curate of St. Chad’s, Shrewsbury; in 1855 chaplain in the Bengal Presidency. During the great Sepoy rebellion he was shot through the body … Continue reading “Polehampton, Henry Stedman”

Pole, Reginald Cardinal. Born in 1500 at Stourton Castle, Staffordshire, England; died at Lambeth Palace in 1558. Son of Sir Richard Pole and Margaret, niece of Kng Edward IV, he was always recognized as kinsman by King Henry VIII. Educated at Charter house and Oxford, he became dean of Wimborne collegiate church, 1518, although he … Continue reading “Pole, Reginald”

Pole, Margaret, Blessed Martyr, Countess of Salisbury, born Castle Farley, near Bath, England , 1473;died East Smithfield Green, 1541. She was the daughter of George Plantagenet, Duke of Clarence, niece of King Edward VI, and wife of Sir Richard Pole (1491), to whom she bore five children, one, Reginald, becoming Cardinal and Archbishop of Canterbury. … Continue reading “Pole, Margaret, Blessed”

Pole, Blessed Margaret Countess of Salisbury, martyr; b. at Castle Farley, near Bath, 14 August, 1473; martyred at East Smithfield Green [Tower Green —Ed.], 27 May, 1541. She was the daughter of George Plantagenet, Duke of Clarence, and Isabel, elder daughter of the Earl of Warwick (the king-maker), and the sister of Edmund of Warwick … Continue reading “Pole, Blessed Margaret”

Pole-axes were the ensigns of legates a latere, carried with silver pillars (Gal 2:9) before cardinals Wolsey and Pole. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Pole (Sacred) POLE (SACRED).See Asherah, 3, 4. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible