Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Christian Archaeology That branch of the science of archaeology which has for its ultimate object the study of ancient Christian life, as inferred from the remains of the Christian monuments (supplemented by literature, objects of art, etc.) erected during the first six centuries of the Christian era. The Roman catacombs are the great treasure-house of … Continue reading “Christian Archaeology”

Christian Archaelig;ology Christian archaeology is that branch of the science of archaeology the object of which is the study of ancient Christian monuments. The modern historian who endeavours to reconstruct the life of the primitive Christians has two sources of information to draw upon, namely: literary and monumental sources. By literary sources is commonly understood … Continue reading “Christian Archaelig;ology”

Christian apologist One who writes or speaks in defense of Christian beliefs and practises. Some of the Fathers of the Church in the 2nd and 3rd centuries, e.g., Saint Justin, Saint Irenaeus, are called by that name because it devolved upon them to defend the Church against her first enemies within and without the fold. … Continue reading “Christian apologist”

Christian (The Name) CHRISTIAN (The Name).The word Christian occurs in the NT only in Act 11:26; Act 26:28 (about 20 years later), and 1Pe 4:16. The author of Acts alludes to it once in his earlier treatise (Luk 6:22), however, putting into the mouth of Jesus a sentiment whose linguistic form, at least, is coloured … Continue reading “Christian (The Name)”

Christian () We might expect that, in the case of so renowned a name as Christian, the occasion and circumstances of its origin would have been recorded with all possible detail, but such is not the case. Its first appearance is noticed in the most simple, matter-of-fact way without further explanation. The disciples were called … Continue reading “Christian”

Christi, Lumen (Latin: Light of Christ) Versicle chanted by the deacon on Holy Saturday as he lights the triple candle; sung three times, each time in a higher pitch, with the response “Deo Gratias.” The light is taken from the new fire, just blessed, and is brought to the Paschal candle. It is symbolic of … Continue reading “Christi, Lumen”

Christi is an appellation given by St. Ambrose to believers in Christ, in reference to Psa 105:15, “Touch not mine anointed,” or my Christi, as it is rendered in the Vulgate. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Christhold, Christian Albrecht a Lutheran minister of Germany, was born in Judaism in 1684; at Oettingen. When three years old he was baptized, with his parents. He studied for the ministry at Tubingen, was conrrector and afterwards rector in his native place, in 1716 became pastor and superintendent at Appetzhofen, and died there in 1766, … Continue reading “Christhold, Christian Albrecht”

Christfels (or Christfeld), Philip Ernst (originally Mordecai), a German convert from Judaism, was born at Uhlfeld-on-the-Aich in 1673. July 11, 1701, he openly professed Christianity at Wilhelmsdbrff, im Hohenlohe. Being a learned Hebrew scholar, he was offered a professorship at Leipsic, which he, however, refused, preferring the office of chamberlain given to him byi his … Continue reading “Christfels (or Christfeld), Philip Ernst”

Christeta SEE VINCENT OF ABILA. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature