Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

chi-rho A monogram composed of two Greek letters so named, resembling the Roman X and P; but in reality CH and R. They are an abbreviation of the Greek word Christos (Christ). Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Ch’i hsueh The intellectual movement in the state of Ch’i. See Chi Hsia. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Ch’i chia Ordering one’s home life by the practice of such virtues as filial piety, respect for one’s elder brothers, and parental kindness or love, as a necessary condition for the ordering of national life. (Confucianism). — W.T.C. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Chi- For words of Greek origin with these initials, see the corresponding titles under CHEI.. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Ch’i Breath; the vital fluid. Force; spirit. The vital force, as expressed in the operation and succession of the active principle (yang) and the passive principle (yin) and the Five Agents or … Continue reading “Chi”

Chezib (Hebrews Kezib, , false; Sept. ), the birth-place of Shelah, Judah’s youngest son by the daughter of Shuah (Gen 38:5); probably the same with CHOZEBA (1Ch 4:22), and also the ACHZIB SEE ACHZIB (q.v.) of later times (Jos 15:44). Schwarz (Palest. p. 201) seems to confound it with the more northern city Achzib (Jos … Continue reading “Chezib”

Cheynell, Francis an English Nonconformist, was born at Oxford in 1608, and was educated at the University there. He was elected fellow of Merton College in 1629, and took orders; but in 1640 he embraced the side of Parliament, and in 1643 was one of the assembly of divines and rector of Petworth. In 1647 … Continue reading “Cheynell, Francis”

Cheyne, William (2), A.M. a Scotch clergyman, took his degree at King’s College, Aberdeen, in 1635; was admitted to the living at Dyce in 1645, and died before Feb. 15, 1676. aged about sixty-one years. See Fasti Eccles. Scoticance, iii, 500. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Cheyne, William (3), A.M. a Scotch … Continue reading “Cheyne, William (3), A.M.”

Cheyne, William (1) a Scotch clergyman, was admitted to the living at Tyrie in April, 1615, and deposed in 1637. There is no further record of him. See Fasti Eccles. Scoticanae, -ii, 642. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Cheyne, Robert (1) a Scotch-clergyman, was admitted to the living at Forbes prior to 1639; was-a member of the General Assembly that, year; transferred to Kennethmont in 1643; was one of the committee for trial of the professor of divinity, King’s College, Aberdeen, the same year; also a member of the Commission of Assembly in … Continue reading “Cheyne, Robert (2)”

Cheyne, John a Scotch clergyman, was admitted to the living at Kinkell prior to November, 1633; continued in June, 1643; and transferred to Kintore. He was. taken -prisoner with -fur. other ministers, outstanders against the Covenant, in 1640; lodged the marquis of Montrose in his house on March 12, 1645. There is no further record … Continue reading “Cheyne, John”