Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Pax Romana The international organization of the National Federations of Catholic University Societies. The eighth annual congress of this organization assembled at Cambridge, England, 1928. Three papers on the general subject of the Congress, “Broken Bridges,” were read. Women students as well as men attended this conference. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Pax in the Liturgy Pax vobis (or vobiscum), like the other liturgical salutations (e.g. Dominus vobiscum), is of Scriptural origin. The Gospels contain such forms as: “veniet pax vestra, “pax vestra revertetur ad vos” (Matthew 10:13), “Pax huic domui” (Luke 10:5), “Pax vobis” (Luke 24:36; John 20:21, 26). The salutation, “Gratia vobis et pax” or … Continue reading “Pax in the Liturgy”

pax board 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 “pax board”

pax (Latin: peace) (1) In the salutation of Our Lord to His Apostles, Pax vobis (peace be to you); part of the salutation of the Apostles in the beginning of their letters to the faithful, signifying peace, peace from God. (2) Salutation used by bishops to the congregation: Pax vobis (pease to you), instead of … Continue reading “Pax (2)”

Pawson, John a prominent minister in early Methodism, was born at Thorner, near Leeds. November 12, 1787. He was early convicted under Methodist preaching, and after a long struggle was joyfullly brought into the light. He preached his first sermon in 1761, in 1762 Wesley sent him to York, and from that time to February … Continue reading “Pawson, John”

Pawn General references Exo 22:26; Deu 24:10-13; Deu 24:17; Job 24:3; Pro 22:27; Eze 18:5; Eze 18:7; Eze 18:12; Eze 33:15; Amo 2:8 Surety Fuente: Nave’s Topical Bible

Paw is the rendering in the A.V. of the Heb. , kaph (Lev 11:27), the palm or hollow hand (as elsewhere rendered), and , yad (1Sa 17:37), the open hand (as elsewhere rendered), applied to an animal, in the latter case metaphorically in the sense of power. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature … Continue reading “Paw”

Pavor a personification of Fear, worshipped among the ancient Romans as a companion of Mars, the god of war. The worship of this deity is said to have been instituted by Tullus Hostilius. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Pavonii priests among the ancient Romans who conducted the worship of Pavor (q.v.). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Pavona, Francesco an Italian painter, was born at Udine in 1692. He first studied under Giovanni Gioseffo dal Sole. He afterwards studied at Milan, and thence proceeded to Genoa. He next went to Spain, Portugal, and Germany, at all which courts he was well received and executed many works. He resided some time at Dresden, … Continue reading “Pavona, Francesco”