Letter The a term used especially by the apostle Paul in opposition to the spirit; a way of speaking very common in the ecclesiastical style (Rom 2:27; Rom 2:29; Rom 7:6; 2Co 3:6-7). In general, the word letter () is used to denote the Mosaic law. The law, considered as a simple collection of precepts, … Continue reading “Letter, The”
letter, papal
letter, papal A publication or announcement of the pope, proceeding directly from him, or as is more frequently the case in modern times, issued by papal officials to whom such authority has been delegated. The first example apart from the Epistles of Saint Peter is that of Pope Clement I. Their use increased in proportion … Continue reading “letter, papal”
letter, dominical
letter, dominical Device of old chronologers, to find the day of the week corresponding to any given date. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary
letter, black
letter, black Name given to form of type used by early printers in distinction from “Roman” type. It is also called “Gothic.” It is still used in Germany . In England its use is confined to fancy printing. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary
Letter
Letter The distinction between the true letter and the epistle was dealt with in the article Epistle. In the Christian literature of the Apostolic Age till the end of the 1st cent. we have, besides Act 15:23-29; Act 23:25-30, sixteen letters in the proper sense of the term-viz. the ten Epistles of St. Paul that … Continue reading “Letter”
Letourneux, Nicolas
Letourneux, Nicolas A well-known French preacher and ascetical writer of Jansenistic tendencies, born at Rouen, 30 April, 1640; died at Paris, 28 November, 1686. His parents were poor, but the conspicuous talents and the gift of eloquence he displayed even at an early age attracted the attention of some wealthy benefactors, whose assistance enabled him … Continue reading “Letourneux, Nicolas”
Leti, Gregory
Leti, Gregory a historian, born at Milan in 1630, who traveled in various countries, became Protestant at Lausanne, was for a time well received at the court of Charles It in England, and died at Amsterdam in 1701. He wrote, among other things, Life of Sixtus V: Life of Philip II: Monarchy of Louis XIV:Life … Continue reading “Leti, Gregory”
Lethra
Lethra (now Leire), in the island of Zealand, the city of the gods among the ancient Danes. This was the holy place where the nation assembled to offer up their sacrifices, to present their prayers, and to receive the choicest blessings from the gods. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Lethech, Lethek
Lethech, Lethek LETHECH, LETHEK.See Weights and Measures. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible
Lethech
Lethech (, le’thek, Septuag. ), a Hebrew word which occurs in the margin of Hos 3:2; it signifies a measure for grain, so called from emptying or pourinq out. It is e rendered “a half homer” in the A.V. (after the Vulg.), which is probably correct. SEE HOMER. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical … Continue reading “Lethech”