Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Vows I. GENERAL VIEW A vow is defined as a promise made to God. The promise is binding, and so differs from a simple resolution which is a present purpose to do or omit certain things in the future. As between man and man, a promise pledges the faith of the man who makes it; … Continue reading “Vows”

Vowles, James an English Wesleyan missionary, Was a native of Bath. He was piously trained, converted in his fifteenth year, was received into the ministry and sent to Jamaica, West Indies, in 1829; was stationed at Port Antonio, attacked by fever on Aug. 10, 1830, and died on the 16th, in the twenty- fourth year … Continue reading “Vowles, James”

Vowler, James a clergyman of the Church of England, studied at Exeter College, Oxford, where he took his degree in 1750. In 1754 he became curate of St. Agnes, and died, in the mist of his usefulness, in July, 1758. See Christian Observer, March, 1877, p. 232. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Vowel-points At no time was the Hebrew system of writing merely a writing of the consonants, but from the beginning it had three vowel-signs for the vowels a, i, and u. Of these, however, the first () was used only with a commencing sound, and in a concluding sound it was not written, but every … Continue reading “Vowel-points”

vow of chastity Forbids all voluntary sexual pleasure. It constitutes a matrimonial impediment. If the vow be a simple one, which may be anyone of four kinds (of virginity, of not marrying, of receiving Sacred Orders, or of entering religion), it is a hindering impediment, rendering a marriage unlawful although valid, unless a dispensation be … Continue reading “vow of chastity”

VOW A promise made to God of doing some good thing or abstaining from some lawful enjoyment, under the influence of gratitude for divine goodness, of imminent danger, the apprehension of future evils, or the desire of future blessings. To fulfill a vow binding one to sin, was to all sin to sin; but no … Continue reading “Vow”

Voussure a French term, sometimes found in English manuscripts, signifying a vault. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Voussoir a name adopted from the French for the wedge-shaped stones (or other material) with which an arch is constructed, as marked in the engraving a, a, a; the upper one, namely, b, at the crown of the arch, is termed the key- stone. The lowest voussoir, or that which is placed immediately above the … Continue reading “Voussoir”

Vouml;luspá “The wisdom of the prophetess”, the most famous mythological poem of the “Elder Edda”, relates in the form of a vision the beginning and end of all things and tells of the gods and their doom. The vision is attributed to a Völva, or wise woman, to whom is assigned a role similar to … Continue reading “Vouml;luspá”

Vouillemont, Sebastien a French engraver, was born at Bar-sur-Aube about 1620. He studied at Paris under Daniel Rabel, and then went to Rome, where he resided several years. He engraved several plates from the Italian and French masters, as well as from his own designs. Among the best of these are the following: The Murder … Continue reading “Vouillemont, Sebastien”