Christ, Jesus Origin of the Name of JesusIn this article, we shall consider the two words — “Jesus” and “Christ” — which compose the Sacred Name. The Holy Name of JesusWe give honour to the Name of Jesus, because it reminds us of all the blessings we receive through our Holy Redeemer. Early Historical Documents … Continue reading “CHRIST JESUS”
Christ, Intercession of
Christ, Intercession of See INTERCESSION OF CHRIST. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
Christ In The Seventeenth Century
Christ In The Seventeenth Century CHRIST IN THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.The 17th cent. is the age of Protestant scholasticism. A strong Catholic reaction had set in, which weighed on the minds of the defenders of the Protestant faith, and shackled the freedom of theological thought. In their treatment of the Christological problem, both Lutheran and Reformed … Continue reading “Christ In The Seventeenth Century”
Christ In The Middle Ages
Christ In The Middle Ages CHRIST IN THE MIDDLE AGES.The Christology of the Middle Ages was, of course, the outgrowth of that of the earlier time, and each medileval type can readily be traced to its source. The main lines of influence are: that of Augustine, working directly through the continued use of his writings, … Continue reading “Christ In The Middle Ages”
Christ In The Early Church
Christ In The Early Church CHRIST IN THE EARLY CHURCH.To treat this subject exhaustively, it would be almost necessary to write a complete history (if such a thing were possible) of the early Christian Church. Christ fills the field of vision. Christian life and Christian thought centre round His Person. It is obvious that in … Continue reading “Christ In The Early Church”
Christ In Reformation Theology
Christ In Reformation Theology CHRIST IN REFORMATION THEOLOGY.It is commonly said that the whole Christian Church has taken its doctrine of the Person of Christ from the Eastern Church, and simply adopted the definitions formulated at the Councils of Nicaea, Constantinople, and Chalcedon; and further, that at the Reformation the Reformers contented themselves with brushing … Continue reading “Christ In Reformation Theology”
Christ In Mohammedan Literature
Christ In Mohammedan Literature CHRIST IN MOHAMMEDAN LITERATUREi. In the Koran.* [Note: The form in which the name Jesus appears in the Koran is Is (), which appears to represent Esau rather than Ieshua. A similar variety is said to be found in Mandaic documents (Brandt, Die Mandische Religion, 1889, p. 141); but this, like … Continue reading “Christ In Mohammedan Literature”
Christ In Modern Thought
Christ In Modern Thought CHRIST IN MODERN THOUGHT 1. The modern spirit (1) Its genesis.The modern spirit manifests its characteristic modes of thought by contrast with the mediaeval age. It carries to their ultimate result the tendencies that produced the Reformation and the Revival of Letters. It has revealed itself in positive and distinctive form … Continue reading “Christ In Modern Thought”
Christ In Jewish Literature
Christ In Jewish Literature CHRIST IN JEWISH LITERATURE.In spite of the fact that Jewish literature covers the whole period from the time of Christ to the present day, and that the relations between Jews and Christians during that period have usually been far from friendly, the references to Christ in the writings of Jews are, … Continue reading “Christ In Jewish Literature”
Christ In Art
Christ In Art CHRIST IN ART i. Symbols.The representation of Christ by means of symbols is not earlier than that by means of pictures. There are found in the Catacombs at Rome at the commencement of Christian art not only the Fish symbol, but also pictures of the Good Shepherd, and of our Lord in … Continue reading “Christ In Art”