Biblia

Oil, Anointing

Oil, Anointing ( , shemen hamishhah): This holy oil, the composition of which is described in Exo 30:22-33, was designed for use in the anointing of the tabernacle, its furniture and vessels, the altar and laver, and the priest, that being thus consecrated, they might be most holy. It was to be a holy anointing … Continue reading “Oil, Anointing”

Oil (Olive)

Oil (Olive) As the Greek name implies, the common oil of Scripture is olive oil. It is obtained from the ripe olive berries by crushing and pressure, aided sometimes by the use of hot water, and is used for food, light, soap-making, and for anointing the hair and the skin. In Rev 6:6 the oil … Continue reading “Oil (Olive)”

Oil

OIL Was employed from the earliest periods in the east, not only for the purpose of consecration, but to anoint the head, the beard, and the whole person in daily life, Gen 28:18 . See ANOINTING. It was also universally used for food, Eze 16:13 . Fresh and sweet olive oil was greatly preferred to … Continue reading “Oil”

Oikoi Basileioi

Oikoi Basileioi (v , royal houses), a term applied in the early Church to the houses allotted to the bishops and clergy for their residences, corresponding, therefore, in a large measure to our parsonage (q.v.). The v were always adjacent to the church. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Oiconomists

Oiconomists (Greek, ) was the name in the early Church of persons appointed by the bishop and archdeacon to assist in managing the possessions of the Church. This became in the Middle Ages an office of great influence, and was in a good degree independent of the bishop. The office was originally created to check … Continue reading “Oiconomists”