On-handedness (Ger. Vorhandenheit) Things exist in the mode of thereness, lying- passively in a neutral space. A “deficient” form of a more basic relationship, termed at-handedness (Zuhandenheit). (Heidegger.) — H.H. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy
On
ON See HELIOPOLIS. Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary On the name of a man, and also of a city. 1. (Heb. id. , strength, as Job 18:7; Sept. .) A son of Peleth, and a chief of the tribe of Reuben, who was one of the accomplices of Korah in the revolt against the … Continue reading “On”
O.M.V.
O.M.V. = Oblates of the Virgin Mary Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary
OMRI
OMRI Was general of the army of Elah king of Israel; but being at the siege of Gibbethon, and hearing that his master Elah was assassinated by Zimri who had usurped his kingdom, he raised the siege, and being elected king by his army, marched against Zimri, attacked him at Tirzah, and forced him to … Continue reading “OMRI”
Omphalopsuchi
Omphalopsuchi SEE HESYCHASTS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Omophorium
Omophorium (, borne on the shoulder), a kind of scarf or stole worn by the Eastern bishops. It resembles the Latin pall, but is broader, and tied around the neck in a knot. SEE VESTMENTS, SACRED. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
omophorion
omophorion Vestment of the Greek Rite, corresponding to the pallium of the Western Church but worn by bishops as well as archbishops. It is a broad band ornamented with crosses and draped loosely over neck, shoulders, and breast. Probably derived from the civil omophorion, a shawl in general use that existed in the time of … Continue reading “omophorion”
Omophagia
Omophagia (,’ eating raw flesh), a custom which was anciently followed at the celebration of the Dionysia (q.v.) in the island of Chios, the Bacchantes being obliged to eat the raw pieces of flesh of the victim which were distributed among them. From this act Dionysus also received the name of Omadius (q.v.). Fuente: Cyclopedia … Continue reading “Omophagia”
OMNISCIENCE OF GOD
OMNISCIENCE OF GOD Is that perfection by which he knows all things, and is, 1. Infinite knowledge, Ps. cxivi. 5. 2. Eternal, generally called foreknowledge, Act 15:18. Isa 46:10. Eph 1:4. Act 2:23. 3. Universal, extending to all persons, times, places, and things, Heb 4:13. Psa 50:10. &c. 4. perfect, relating to what is past, … Continue reading “OMNISCIENCE OF GOD”
Omniscience
omniscience (Latin: omnis, all; scire, to know) God knows all things simply and absolutely. He, first of all, adequately knows His own essence and fully comprehends it in all its infinity, and He alone so comprehends it. Further He knows all things outside of Himself, all His creatures and everything that concerns them, whether these … Continue reading “Omniscience”