PNEUMATOLOGY The doctrine of spiritual existence. See SOUL. Fuente: Theological Dictionary Pneumatology (from , spirit, and , word) is the doctrine of spiritual existence. Considered as the science of mind or spirit, pneumatology consists of three parts: treating of the divine mind, theology; the angelic mind, angelology; and the human mind. This last is now … Continue reading “Pneumatology”
Pneuma
Pneuma (Gr. pneuma, breath) A Stoic, also Epicurean, concept signifying spirit, vital force, or creative fire in its penetration into matter. Sometimes understood as psychic energy, or distinguished as the formative fire-mind and the divinely inspired rational part of man from the more emotional, physical aspect of soul. In early Christian, particularly Gnostic philosophy, pneuma, … Continue reading “Pneuma”
P.M.
P.M. = Sisters of the Presentation of Mary Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary
Plüche Nöel-Antoine
Plche Nel-Antoine a French scientist of note, was born in 1688. He flourished at one time as abbot of Valence de St. Maur. He was also a professor of rhetoric at Rheims, and is distinguished as a naturalist and man of letters, and also for his opposition to the bull Unigenitus. He is the author … Continue reading “Plüche Nöel-Antoine”
Plymouth, England, diocese of
Plymouth, England, diocese of Founded on 29 September 1850. Covers the counties of Cornwall, Devon, and Dorset. Suffragan of the archdiocese of Southwark. Catholic-Hierarchy.Org diocese of Plymouth patron saints index New Catholic Dictionary Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary
Plymouth Brethren VI
Plymouth Brethren VI A branch of the Plymouth Brethen . Formed by a separation from the 4th branch in 1906 over ecclesiastical matters, neither doctrine nor practise being involved. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary
Plymouth Brethren V
Plymouth Brethren V A branch of the Plymouth Brethen formed by dissenters from Plymouth Brethren III on the question of discipline. They stress the individual responsibility of members for evangelistic and philanthropic work under the guidance of Scripture. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary
Plymouth Brethren or Darbyites
Plymouth Brethren or Darbyites is the name of a religious body which originated almost simultaneously at Plymouth, England, and Dublin, Ireland, about the year 1830. They are most generally called after the name of the place where they first started in England, but sometimes they are called after their principal founder, John Darby, at the … Continue reading “Plymouth Brethren or Darbyites”
Plymouth Brethren IV
Plymouth Brethren IV A branch of the Plymouth Brethren . They are the result of a breach in 1890, when controversy arose regarding the subject of eternal life. They hold that there is only one Church of God and all true Christians belong to it. Christ is the head of this Church, which is His … Continue reading “Plymouth Brethren IV”
Plymouth Brethren III
Plymouth Brethren III A branch of the Plymouth Brethren . They represent the extreme high-church principle of the Brethren, and refuse admittance to any person whose life and doctrinal views are not in agreement with the principles of Christian faith as laid down by Scripture. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary