Voluspa is the oldest and most interesting of the Eddas, It contains the whole system of Scandinavian mythology the Creation, the origin of man, how evil and death were brought into the world; and concludes by a prediction of the destruction and renovation of the universe, and a description of the future abodes of bliss … Continue reading “Voluspa”
Volusianus
Volusianus Volusianus (1), C. Vibius Afinius Gallus Veldumnianus, joint emperor with his father Gallus, a.d. 251-254. At the end of 251 Gallus was proclaimed emperor after the defeat and death of Decius, which he is said to have caused by his treachery. He associated Volusian with himself in the empire, and, after making peace with … Continue reading “Volusianus”
Volusian
Volusian was the son of the Roman emperor Gallus, upon whose elevation in A.D. 251 he was styled Caesar and Princeps Juventutis. In 252 he held the office of consul, and was invested with the title of Augustus, reigning in conjunction with his father. They renewed the persecutions against the Christians, which seemed to be … Continue reading “Volusian”
Voluptuousness
Voluptuousness See Lasciviousness; Sensuality Lasciviousness; Sensuality Fuente: Nave’s Topical Bible
Volupia
Volupia in Roman mythology, was the goddess of prosperity and lust. She had a sanctuary at Rome. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Voluntaryism
Voluntaryism is a name for the principles or system of polity distinctive of those who advocate the separation of Church and State, the cessation of State endowments and State grants for religious purposes, and, in general, of all interference, patronage, or exercise of authority on the part of the civil power in the religious and … Continue reading “Voluntaryism”
Voluntary Offering
Voluntary Offering (, Exo 35:29; Ezr 1:4; Ezr 5:7), a free gift (Ezr 3:5; Ezr 8:28; Eze 44:12); chiefly a voluntary sacrifice opposed to one in consequence of a vow (Lev 22:23), metaphorically (Psa 119:108). SEE THANK-OFFERING. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Voluntary Controversy
Voluntary Controversy is the name applied to an animated controversy which commenced in Scotland in 1829, and was carried on for several years between the supporters and the opponents of civil establishments of religion. The discussion originated from the publication of a sermon by Mr. Andrew Marshall, minister of the United Secession Church in Kirkintilloch, … Continue reading “Voluntary Controversy”
Voluntary Associations
Voluntary Associations are those associations which are formed among religious persons in connection with, or independent of, the Church for religious and benevolent purposes. They are not required by the Scriptures, but are sanctioned by the general tenor of the Word, and have been abundantly blessed in the spread of the Gospel and the promotion … Continue reading “Voluntary Associations”
Voluntary Association, Right of
Voluntary Association, Right of I. LEGAL RIGHT A voluntary association means any group of individuals freely united for the pursuit of a common end. It differs, therefore, from a necessary association in as much as its members are not under legal compulsion to become associated. The principal instances of a necessary association are a conscript … Continue reading “Voluntary Association, Right of”