Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Chilion (Hebrews Kilyon, , pining; Sept. v. r. ), the younger son of Elimelech and Naomi of Bethlehem, and husband of Orpah, Ruth’s sister; he died childless in the country of Moab (Rth 1:2; Rth 4:9). B.C. 1360. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Chilion the pining one, the younger son of Elimelech … Continue reading “Chilion”

Chiliasts SEE ADVENTISTS; SEE MILLENARIANS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Chiliasm See Parousia, Eschatology. Fuente: Dictionary of the Apostolic Church Chiliasm SEE MILLENNIUM. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Chiliasm CHILIASM.A peculiar doctrine of the future, based upon a developed and literalized exposition of the eschatological pictures of the NT. It includes the doctrine of the Millennium (whence its name fr. Gr. chilioi), … Continue reading “Chiliasm”

Chiliarch See Army. Fuente: Dictionary of the Apostolic Church Chiliarch (, captain of a thousand; A. V. “high captain,” Mar 6:21; “captain,” Joh 18:12; Rev 19:18; elsewhere “chief captain”), a military title occurring frequently in the (Greek) New Test. in the following senses. SEE ARMY. 1. As a general state officer (Mar 6:21; Act 25:23; … Continue reading “Chiliarch”

Chilianus a Hiberno-Scottish martyr in Franconia. SEE CILIAN. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Chilian a Benedictine monk of the 8th century, belonged to the monastery of Tuis- Keltre, in Ireland. He left a Life of Saint Brigitta, in Latin verse, which is found in the collection of Bollandus, February 1, 100. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Chili a republic of South America, with an area of about 170,000 square miles, and, according to the census of April, 1805, a population of 2,524,476 souls, almost exclusively Roman Catholic. There is one Roman archbishopric at Santiago, and three bishoprics at Serena, la Conception, and San Carlos de Chiloe (Ancud). The number of parish … Continue reading “Chili”

Chileab (Hebrews Kilab , protected by the father, i.e. God; Sept. v. r. v), the second son of king David by Abigail, Nabal’s widow (2Sa 3:3), called in the parallel passage (1Ch 3:1) by the equivalent name DANIEL SEE DANIEL (q.v.). The reason of this twofold name is uncertain; but for the rabbinical notions concerning … Continue reading “Chileab”

Chile Independent republic occupying the southwestern part of South America; area, 290,084 square miles. Missionary work among the Araucanian (Mapuche) Indians was undertaken at the end of the 16th century by the Jesuits who were expelled, 1168 , but readmitted, 1843 . The state confiscated Church property, 1824 , and fixed a salary for the … Continue reading “Chile”

Childs, Wentworth L a Protestant Episcopal clergyman, was born in New Hampshire, nurtured in the Episcopalian communion, and ordained deacon in 1849, and priest in 1851. For a time he was assistant minister of St. John’s, Portsmouth, Virginia, and in 1853 removed, as rector, to St. Alban’s, near Washington, D.C., where he died, December 14, … Continue reading “Childs, Wentworth L”