University a universal school; an assembly of students of all countries, students in every branch of learning, in one general society, having their own seal and place of business. Camden says the term was generally used in the reign of Henry III (of England). During the 12th century there were several eminent universities in Europe. … Continue reading “University”
Universities
Universities The principal Catholic foundations have been treated in special articles; here the general aspects of the subject are presented: I. Origin and organization; II. Academic work and development; III. Renaissance and Reformation; IV. Modern period; V. Catholic action. I. ORIGIN AND ORGANIZATION Although the name university is sometimes given to the celebrated schools of … Continue reading “Universities”
Universe, Relation of God to the
Universe, Relation of God to the 1. Essential Dependence of the Universe on God (Creation and Conservation) In developing the argument of the First Cause we have seen that the world is essentially dependent on God, and this dependence implies in the first place that God is the Creator of the world — the producer … Continue reading “Universe, Relation of God to the”
Universe of discourse
Universe of discourse See individual; and logic, formal, 7, 8 Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy
Universe
Universe Universe (or “world”) is here taken in the astronomical sense, in its narrower or wider meanings, from our terrestrial planet to the stellar universe. The term “systems” restricts the view to the general structure and motions of the heavenly bodies, but comprises all the ages of the world the present, past, and future. I. … Continue reading “Universe”
Universals
Universals The name refers on the one hand to the inclination towards uniformity (uni-versus) existing in different things, in virtue of which different things may be represented by a single idea applicable to all in the same way; and on the other hand to this one idea which is applicable to the different things (unum … Continue reading “Universals”
Universality of Grace
Universality of Grace a doctrine introduced into the French Reformed theology, under the influence of John Cameron, in the early part of the 17th century, and advocated by Amyraldus (Amyraut), Placaeus, and Pajon. Cameron himself taught the imputation of Christ’s passive obedience alone, and advocated the hypothetic universalism of divine grace, which was more fully … Continue reading “Universality of Grace”
Universalists
UNIVERSALISTS Those who suppose that, as Christ died for all, so, before he shall have delivered up his mediatorial kingdom to the Father, all shall be brought to a participation of the benefits of his death, in their restoration to holiness and happiness. They teach, that the wicked will receive a punishment apportioned to their … Continue reading “Universalists”
Universalism
Universalism See Eschatology. Fuente: Dictionary of the Apostolic Church Universalism The ultimate restoration of all sinners to happiness and the favor of God is maintained by Universalists (q.v.) on the ground that the final exclusion of any soul from heaven would be contrary to the illimitable love of God; that the wrath of God is … Continue reading “Universalism”
Universal Redemption
Universal Redemption SEE ATONEMENT; SEE REDEMPTION. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature