Peacemaker pesmak-er: Occurs only in the plural (Mat 5:9, Blessed are the peacemakers (eirenopoio): for they shall be called sons of God (who is the God of peace)). We have also what seems to be a reflection of this saying in Jam 3:18, The fruit of righteousness is sown in peace for (the Revised Version … Continue reading “Peacemaker”
peace tablet
peace tablet A plaque of metal, ivory, or wood, generally decorated with some pious carving and provided with a handle. It was used in the Middle Ages to convey the kiss of peace to the faithful, and was first brought to the altar for the celebrant to kiss at the proper place in tke Mass, … Continue reading “peace tablet”
Peace Societies
Peace Societies SEE WAR. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Peace, Prince of
Peace, Prince of A title of Christ in the prophecy of Isaias 9. The future Messianic kingdom would be characterized by peace; the same feature is dwelt on in Isaias, 11. The peace described in this passage will only be fully realized in the final form of the Messias’s kingdom, i.e., in heaven. Fuente: New … Continue reading “Peace, Prince of”
peace plate
peace plate A plaque of metal, ivory, or wood, generally decorated with some pious carving and provided with a handle. It was used in the Middle Ages to convey the kiss of peace to the faithful, and was first brought to the altar for the celebrant to kiss at the proper place in tke Mass, … Continue reading “peace plate”
Peace, Peaceable, Peaceably
Peace, Peaceable, Peaceably “occurs in each of the books of the NT, save 1 John and save in Act 7:26 [‘(at) one again’] it is translated “peace” in the RV. It describes (a) harmonious relationships between men, Mat 10:34; Rom 14:19; (b) between nations, Luk 14:32; Act 12:20; Rev 6:4; (c) friendliness, Act 15:33; 1Co … Continue reading “Peace, Peaceable, Peaceably”
Peace Offerings
Peace offerings (Heb. shelamim), detailed regulations regarding given in Lev. 3; 7:11-21, 29-34. They were of three kinds, (1) eucharistic or thanksgiving offerings, expressive of gratitude for blessings received; (2) in fulfilment of a vow, but expressive also of thanks for benefits recieved; and (3) free-will offerings, something spontaneously devoted to God. Fuente: Easton’s Bible … Continue reading “Peace Offerings”
Peace Offering
Peace-offering (fully, , also simply: [but this sometimes in a singular sense, as Eze 45:15; comp. Lev 7:14; Lev 9:22, etc.], once merely the sing. , Amo 5:22; Sept. usually ], also or , ; Vulg. victima pacifica, or simply pacificum), a voluntary sacrifice offered by the pious Jews in token of gratitude thank-offering (hence … Continue reading “Peace Offering”
Peace of the Church
Peace of the Church A term describing the condition of the Church after Constantine’s Edict of Milan, 313 , had ended the centuries of persecution. Independence of the civil authority was accorded to the Church, a new idea replacing the former concept of society where religion was subservient to the absolute state. Full and complete … Continue reading “Peace of the Church”
Peace Of God
Peace of God In early times, a perpetual protection given by the Church to consecrated persons, extending to consecrated places, and embracing consecrated times; a form of salutation used by the Apostles in their Epistles. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Peace Of God SEE PAX. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature