Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Chaste, Chastity chast, chasti-ti. See CRIMES; MARRIAGE. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Chaste Brethren And Sisters is a name adopted by the Apostolici (q.v.) of the 12th century, in consequence of their preference of celibacy to marriage. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Chaste signifies (a) “pure from every fault, immaculate,” 2Co 7:11 (AV, “clear”); Phi 4:8; 1Ti 5:22; Jam 3:17; 1Jo 3:3 (in all which the RV rendering is “pure”), and 1Pe 3:2, “chaste;” (b) “pure from carnality, modest,” 2Co 11:2, RV, “pure;” Tit 2:5, “chaste.” See CLEAR, HOLY, PURE. Note: Cp. hagios, “holy, as being free … Continue reading “Chaste”

Chastain, Rane a Baptist minister, was born in Powhatan County, Va., June 28, 1741, of French extraction. When quite young he removed to Buckingham County, where he remained during the rest of his life. When he was about thirty years of age he became a Christian, and soon after began to preach. He was chosen … Continue reading “Chastain, Rane”

Chastain, Lewis a Methodist Episcopal minister. was admitted into the itinerant ranks in 1787, and appointed assistant at Bertie, N. C.; in 1788, at Alleghany; in 1789, at Gloucester, Va.; and in 1790 and 1791 at Berkeley. In 1792 he located, and nothing more is recorded concerning him. See Minutes of Annual Conferences, 1787-92; Sprague, … Continue reading “Chastain, Lewis”

Chassidim SEE CHASIDIM. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Chassels, David, D.D. a Presbyterian minister, was born in Glasgow, Scotland, April 30, 1787. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1810, and then took charge of the Caledonia County Academy, Peacham, Vt. In 1815 he went to Cambridge, Washington Co., N. Y., as principal of the academy there. He was licensed by the Presbytery of … Continue reading “Chassels, David, D.D.”

Chassel, Remi Franois a French artist, was born at Metz, in Lorraine, in 1666, and received instruction from Lecomte. He was appointed professor of sculpture in the academy at Nancy, and. executed a large number of figures, among which are The Dead Christ, in the Church des Carmes, at Nancy; also one of Charity. He … Continue reading “Chassel, Remi Franois”

Chasse (Capsa) (1) A coffer for holding the relics of a saint. It formerly had the shape of a long bottle, with a little roof-like covering. It was made of copper, gilt, and sometimes enamelled. From the 13th century it took the shape of a little church. (2) An embroidered case or covering for the … Continue reading “Chasse (Capsa)”

Chassan SEE CHAZZAN. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature