Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Obotrites, Conversion Of The SEE SLAVES; SEE VICELINUS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Oboth (Heb. Oboth’, , water-skins, i.e., according to Furst, hollow passes; Sept. v. r. Y ), the forty-sixth station of the Israelites on their way to Canaan, near Moab (Num 21:10-11; Num 33:43-44), between Punon and Ije-abarim; probably south of the Dead Sea, possibly near Wady el-Ghuweit. SEE EXODE. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and … Continue reading “Oboth”

Obnaim SEE STOOLS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Oblivescence (Lat. oblivesci, to forget) The gradual obliteration of a memory. — L.W. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Obliquity, Moral See Depravity Depravity Fuente: Nave’s Topical Bible

Obligation, Feasts of a name in the Romish Church of holy days on which work is suspended. In 1362 forty-one were cited, including Christmas, Circumcision, Epiphany, Ascension, Pentecost, and Easter (each with the following three days), Good Friday, St. Stephen, John the Evangelist, Holy Innocents, Purification, Annunciation, St. Mark. St. Philip and St. James, John … Continue reading “Obligation, Feasts of”

OBLIGATION Is that by which we are bound to the performance of any action, 1. Rational obligation is that which arises from reason, abstractly taken, to do or forbear certain actions. 2. Authoritative obligation is that which arises from the commands of a superior, or one who has a right or authority to prescribe rules … Continue reading “Obligation”

Oblationarium a side-table, on which the oblations of the people which had been collected by the deacons were placed, and from which the officiating minister selected what was necessary for the celebration of the Eucharist. SEE OBLATION. The custom of presenting oblations ceased generally during the 12th and 13th centuries. See Martigny, Dict. des Antiquity … Continue reading “Oblationarium”

Oblation (Christian) designates an offering to God, in certain ecclesiastical senses. 1. In the sacramental service of the Church of England the phrase alms and oblations occurs in the prayer for the Church militant, and evidently refers to a very ancient custom. In the primitive Church, at the administration of the Lord’s Supper, communicants were … Continue reading “Oblation (Christian)”

oblation (Latin: oblatum, offering) The offering of the altar bread about to be consecrated. It is placed on the paten and raised aloft by the priest with his eyes on the crucifix. If other particles are to be consecrated, they should be placed on the corporal, or in a ciborium resting on the corporal, as … Continue reading “Oblation”