Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Virilis in Roman mythology, was a surname of Fortuna, a goddess of luck for men, just as Fortuna Muliebris was a goddess of luck for women. As early as the time of Ancus Marcius or of Servius Tullius, a temple was erected to her memory. To her the women prayed for the preservation of their … Continue reading “Virilis”

Virgo Virginum (Virgin of virgins) is a devotional title in the Latin Church for the Virgin Mary. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Virgnes Dei or Christi is a common name for nuns (q.v.). As early as the 2nd century bodily mortification and a contemplative life were regarded by many persons as indications and means of extraordinary piety. In the age of Cyprian and Tertullian the Sacred Virgins of the Church, or Canonical Virgins, were recognised as a … Continue reading “Virgnes Dei or Christi”

Virgins of Love is a benevolent society of the Roman Catholic Church, founded by a noble French lady, Louise de Marillac le Gras, and approved by Clement IX in 1660. They are under the counsel and patronage of the Priests of the Missions, and it is their duty to minister to the indigent in sickness. … Continue reading “Virgins of Love”

Virgins, Giant, the in Norse mythology, was a name given to the daughters of each Jot, but specifically applied to the nine daughters of the giant Geirrod, named respectively Gialp, Greip, Elgia, Angeia, Auergiafa, Ulfrun, Sindur, Atla, and Jarnaxa. Once, while sleeping beside the sea, they were visited by Odin; and, in consequence, the entire … Continue reading “Virgins, Giant, the”

VIRGINS Isa 7:14; Isa 62:5; Mat 1:23; Mat 25:1; 1Co 7:34; 2Co 11:2 Fuente: Thompson Chain-Reference Bible

Virginius, Andreas a Lutheran theologian of Germany, was born Nov. 9, 1596, in Pomerania. He studied at Rostock and Greifswalde, and died as bishop of Esthonia and president of the Reval Consistory, Dec. 20, 1664. He wrote, Disput. Johanniticae de Praecipuis Religionis Christ. Capitib. De Deo in Essentia Uno et in Personis Trino, ex Deu … Continue reading “Virginius, Andreas”

Virginity, Tokens Of (, bethulim, masc. plur. of , a virgin; Sept. ; Vulg. signa virginitatis; Deu 22:14-15; Deu 22:17; Deu 22:20; elsewhere virginity simply). The Mosaic laws concerning virginity are recorded in Deu 22:13-29; comp. Mat 1:18-20. The proofs of maidenhood there referred to are thought to have been the bed clothing stained with … Continue reading “Virginity, Tokens Of”

Virginity, Perpetual is ascribed to the mother of our Lord by the Eastern or Greek Church, which calls her , and by the Roman, which calls her Semper Virgo. In every age of the Church, however, there have been those who have maintained that she only continued a virgin till the nativity of Christ. Epiphanius, … Continue reading “Virginity, Perpetual”

Virginity, Penetrative such an extraordinary or perfect gift of chastity, to which some have pretended, that it overpowered those by whom they have been surrounded, and created in them an insensibility to the pleasures of the flesh. The Virgin Mary (q.v.), according to some Romanists, was possessed of this gift, which was those who beheld … Continue reading “Virginity, Penetrative”