Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Legend, Golden A renowned collection of legends written in the 13th century by Jacob de Voragine (q.v.). SEE LEGEND. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

LEGEND Originally a book, in the Romish church, containing the lessons that were to be read in divine service: from hence the word was applied to the histories of the lives of saints, because chapters were read out of them at matins; but as the golden legend, compiled by James de Varase, about the year … Continue reading “Legend”

Legates and NUNCIOS of the Roman Catholic Church. With reference to the endeavors of that Church to unite all the congregations into one vast system, and to rule over them successfully, preventing all heresy and division, the Council of Sardica (343) expressly stated: Quod si is, qui rogat causam suam iterum audiri, deprecatione sua moverit … Continue reading “Legates”

legate a latere A cardinal appointed by the pope to represent the Roman Pontiff at a specific ecclesiastical function. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

LEGATE A cardinal, or bishop whom the pope sends as his ambassador to sovereign princes. Fuente: Theological Dictionary Legate (Lat. legare, to send). Legate, in its broad signification, means that person who is sent by another for some representative office. In the ecclesiastical sense it means one whom the pope sends to sovereigns or governments … Continue reading “Legate”

Legalists Properly speaking, a legalist is one who acts according to the law;” but in general the term is made use of to denote one who seeks salvation by works of law (not of the law, but of law generally, whether moral or ceremonial, , Romans v. 20) instead of by the merits of Christ. … Continue reading “Legalists”

LEGALIST Strictly speaking, is one who acts according to or consistent with the law; but in general the term is made use of to denote one who expects salvation by his own works. We may farther consider a legalist as one who has no proper conviction of the evil of sin; who, although he pretends … Continue reading “LEGALIST”

Legalism, ethical The insistence on a strict literal or overt observance of certain rules of conduct, or the belief that there are rules which must be so obeyed. Opposed on the one hand by the view which emphasizes the spirit over the letter of the law, and on the other by the view which emphasizes … Continue reading “Legalism, ethical”

legal relationship Resulting from adoption, may be a matrimonial impediment, either impedient or diriment, depending on the nature of the civil law on the subject in the region where the marriage takes place. If, according to that law, the marriage is valid although unlawful, the Church regards it in like manner, and the impediment is … Continue reading “legal relationship”

Legal Philosophy Deals with the philosophic principles of law and justice. The origin is to be found in ancient philosophy. The Greek Sophists criticized existing laws and customs by questioning their validityAll human rules are artificial, created by enactment or convention, as opposed to natural law, based on nature. The theory of a law of … Continue reading “Legal Philosophy”