Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Christoph von Schmid Author and educator. Born in 1768 in Dinkelsbuehl, Bavaria; died in 1854 in Augsburg. Ordained in 1791, he taught school and in 1826 was appointed canon of Augsburg Cathedral. He was a pioneer writer of books for children, and his stories have been translated into 24 languages. He ranks with celebrated modern … Continue reading “Christoph von Schmid”

Christoph Hufeland The most renowned German physician of his day. Born 12 August 1762 at Langensalza, Thuringia; died 25 August 1836. Professor of therapeutics and pathology at Berlin. Author of works on medicine and physiology, particularly a famous work on macrobiotics. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Christolytae were a sect mentioned by John of Damascus as teaching that when Jesus Christ arose from the dead he left his body with his soul in the earth, and that it was the divine nature alone which ascended into heaven. The name of the sect comes from this dissolution of the personality of Christ … Continue reading “Christolytae”

Christology The branch of theology dealing specially with the nature and personality of Jesus Christ, His realization of the types and prophecies of the Old Testament, and His life and teachings as narrated in the Gospels. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Christology Christology is that part of theology which deals with Our Lord Jesus Christ. In … Continue reading “Christology”

Christo-Sacrum a society founded at Delft, Holland (1797-1801), for the purpose “of promoting the union of all Christian denominations which admit the divinity of Jesus Christ and redemption by the merits of his passion.” It was established by two members of the Reformed Church, one of whom (Onder van Vyngaard-Ceanzius) was burgomaster of Delft. It … Continue reading “Christo-Sacrum”

Christo profusum sanguinem Hymn for Matins for the common of many martyrs , in Paschal time. This hymn was written by Saint Ambrose (340-397). There are five translations of the original hymn and eight of the Roman Breviary text; the English title given is from a translation by J. Neale and others. Fuente: New Catholic … Continue reading “Christo profusum sanguinem”

Christmas, Joseph Stibbs a Presbyterian minister, was born at Georgetown, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, April 10, 1803. He studied at the, academy in Beavertown; in 1815 entered Washington College, and, after completing his collegiate course, engaged for some time in the study of medicine. In 1820 he entered Princeton Theological Seminary, where he remained over two … Continue reading “Christmas, Joseph Stibbs”

Christmas crib Manger in the stable of Bethlehem which held the new-born Christ , hence any representation of same. The custom of erecting cribs in churches at Christmastide goes back to c.1260 , and was introduced by the Franciscans in Italy . Tradition attests the authenticity of the place of the crib now venerated at … Continue reading “Christmas crib”

CHRISTMAS The day on which the nativity of our blessed Saviour is celebrated. The first footsteps we find of the observation of this day are in the second century, about the time of the Emperor Commodus. The decretal epistles, indeed, carry it up a little higher, and say that Telesphorus, who lived in the reign … Continue reading “Christmas”

Christman, Jacob a German Reformed minister, was examined and ordained in 1798, and set over a congregation in North Carolina. In 1809 he went to Ohio, and is reported to have been the first German Reformed minister in that state. He died in 1810. See Harbaugh, Fathers of the Germ. Ref. Church, 3:467. Fuente: Cyclopedia … Continue reading “Christman, Jacob”