Christ, Crucifixion Of SEE CRUCIFIXION. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Christ, Churches of
Christ, Churches of Group of separatists from the Disciples of Christ , who opposed establishing missionary societies, though interested in missionary work, carried on by them in Japan, India, and Africa. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary
Christ, Chronology of the Life of
Christ, Chronology of the Life of In the following paragraphs we shall endeavour to establish the absolute and relative chronology of our Lord’s life, i.e. we shall show first how certain facts connected with the history of Jesus Christ fit in with the course of universal history, and secondly how the rest of the life … Continue reading “Christ, Chronology of the Life of”
Christ, Christology
Christ, Christology In studying Christology the object is to ascertain what were the opinions, convictions, or dogmas regarding the Person of Christ which were held by particular authorities or by the Christian Church as a whole at any particular time. In the period now under review dogmas do not enter into consideration, seeing that the … Continue reading “Christ, Christology”
Christ Child Society
Christ Child Society Organization founded by Mary Virginia Merrick, in Washington, DC, 1891 , to care for destitute children. Its original object was to provide a gift at Christmas, or “from the Christ Child,” for all poor children. In addition to this it now has numerous activities, including sewing and cooking schools, children’s libraries, etc. … Continue reading “Christ Child Society”
Christ, Character of
Christ, Character of The surpassing eminence of the character of Jesus has been acknowledged by men of the most varied type: Kant testifies to His ideal perfection; Hegel sees in Him the union of the human and the Divine; the most advanced sceptics do Him homage; Spinoza speaks of Him as the truest symbol of … Continue reading “Christ, Character of”
Christ, Bride of
Christ, Bride of (1) The Church, according to Saint Paul (2 Corinthians 11). (2) A woman who vows her chastity to God, foregoing marriage in order to be more united with Christ. (3) Mystical union of certain saints, Catherine of Alexandria, Catherine of Siena, and Teresa, with Our Lord. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary
CHRIST ATTRACTIVE
CHRIST ATTRACTIVE Mat 8:1; Mar 5:6; Mar 5:21; Luk 9:37; Joh 12:32 –SEE Christ Thronged, POPULARITY & Multitudes, POPULARITY Fuente: Thompson Chain-Reference Bible
Christ, Ascension Of
Christ, Ascension Of SEE ASCENSION. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Christ as King, Priest, Prophet
Christ as King, Priest, Prophet See under several titles; also CHRIST, OFFICES OF. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia