Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Chesalon (Hebrews Kesalon, , place of confidence; Sept. v. r. ), a place named as one of the landmarks on the west part of the north boundary of Judah, beyond Mt. Seir, and apparently situated on the shoulder (A. V. “side”) of Matthew Jearim (Jos 15:10). This last, the “Mount of Forests,” has not necessarily … Continue reading “Chesalon”

Cherubini Sandolini an Italian Capuchin of Udlina, who lived in the 16th century, wrote a work on dialling, entitled Taulemma, etc. (Venice, 1598 ,4 vols.). See Hoefer, Nouv Biog. Generale s.v Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Cherubini, Maria Luigi Carlo Zenobio Salvatore (1760-1842) Composer, born Florence, Italy ; died Paris, France . At the age of thirteen his first Mass, a Credo, and a Te Deum had been composed. Later he turned to operatic composition and in 1806 in his opera “Faniska” won enthusiastic applause. This secured him the directorship of … Continue reading “Cherubini, Maria Luigi Carlo Zenobio Salvatore”

Cherubini Di Morienna an Italian monk, born about the middle of the 16th century, entered the Capuchin order, labored for the conversion of the Calvinists of Chablais, and died at Turin in 1606, leaving Acta Disputationis Habitae cum Quodam Ministro Haeritico (1593). See Hoefer, Nouv Biog. Generale s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical … Continue reading “Cherubini Di Morienna”

Cherubim () Among the symbolic ornaments of the Tabernacle the writer of Hebrews mentions the cherubim of glory overshading the mercy-seat (Heb 9:5). In Solomons Temple there were two colossal cherubim whose out-spread wings filled the most holy place (1Ki 6:23-28), but in the ideal description of the Tabernacle two much smaller figures are represented … Continue reading “Cherubim”

Cherubikon (Cherubikon) Hymn sung by the choir in Greek and other Oriental liturgies at the time of “the great entrance,” when the Bread and Wine are brought to the altar . Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Cherubic Hymns THE, so called from the reference to the cherubim contained in it, occurs in the chief Eastern liturgies shortly after the dismissal of the catechumens; and immediately preceding at the great entrance (i.e. that of the elements). It is found in the same position in the liturgies of St. James, St. Basil, St. … Continue reading “Cherubic Hymns”

Cherubic Hymn (Cherubikon) Hymn sung by the choir in Greek and other Oriental liturgies at the time of “the great entrance,” when the Bread and Wine are brought to the altar . Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Cherubic, Forms in the Constellations che-roobik. See ASTRONOMY. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Cherub, Cherubim Representatives of God’s power in creation and judicial government. They were placed at Eden to keep the tree of life after the fall of man. Gen 3:24. They were depicted in needlework and in carving both in the tabernacle and the temple, and two of them with wings were represented as overshadowing the … Continue reading “Cherub, Cherubim”