Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Old-Light Antiburghers SEE ORIGINAL ANTIBURGHER SYNOD. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

OLD LIFE of sin Rom 6:6; Eph 4:22; Col 3:9; 1Pe 4:3; 2Pe 1:9 –SEE Walk, Sinful, PATHWAY OF SIN Fuente: Thompson Chain-Reference Bible

Old Law The Mosaic dispensation, the “Old Covenant”; also the books of the Old Testament; the institutions, laws, religious rites, and traditional customs which prevailed among the Jews, prior to the coming of Christ. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Old Latin Versions OLD LATIN VERSIONS.See Text (OT and NT). Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible

Old Latin Version A literal translation of the whole Bible made from the Septuagint before A.D. 200. It is uncertain, when, where, or by whom it was made; or how many translations were made. Usually at least three groups of Latin texts, which may represent independent versions, are distinguished: African, European, and Italian (Vetus Itala, … Continue reading “Old Latin Version”

Old Hall (St. Edmund’s College) Located near Ware, Hertfordshire, England; founded in 1793 after the fall of the English College, Douai, during the French revolution, to carry on for the south of England the same work of training priests for the English mission, and of affording a Catholic education to lay students. It was the … Continue reading “Old Hall (St. Edmund’s College)”

Old gate one of the gates in the north wall of Jerusalem, so called because built by the Jebusites (Neh. 3:6; 12:39). Fuente: Easton’s Bible Dictionary Old Gate OLD GATE.See Jerusalem, II. 4. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Old Gate See JERUSALEM. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Old Flemings SEE MENNONITES. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Old Dissenters SEE REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Old Chapter, The The origin of the body, fomerly known as the Old Chapter, dates from 1623, when after a period of more than half a century during which there was no episcopal government in England, Dr. William Bishop was at length created vicar apostolic. He survived less than a year; but during this period … Continue reading “Old Chapter, The”