Character Dominicus (the mark of the Lord), a name by which, as well as character regius (royal mark), Augustine designates the sacrament of baptism; “by which he does not mean any internal quality or spiritual power distinct from baptism imprinted on the soul, but only the external form common to all receivers, both good and … Continue reading “Character Dominicus”
Character
character (Greek: engraving instrument) The mark or trait by which the personality of one person is distinguished from that of another. The word is used to express the spiritual and indelible sign imprinted on the soul by the Sacraments of Baptism , Confirmation, and Holy Orders. The sacramental character marks the soul as distinct from … Continue reading “Character”
Characa
Characa (X, Vulg. Characa), a place obscurely mentioned only in 2Ma 12:17 ( ), as that to which Judas Maccabaeus retired after his attack of the Nabatheeans. It was on the east of Jordan, being inhabited by the Jews called “Tubieni,” or of “Tobie” (see Ton), who were in Gilead (comp. 1Ma 5:9; 1Ma 5:13); … Continue reading “Characa”
Charaathalar
Charaathalar (X v. r. X, Vulg. Carmella et Careth) is given among the pseudopriests in 1Es 5:36, where “Charaathalar, leading them and Aalar,” is the confused translation for ” CHERUB SEE CHERUB (q.v.), Addan (or Addon), and Immer,” of the Hebrews texts (Ezr 2:59; Neh 7:61). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Charaathalan
Charaathalan CHARAATHALAN (AV [Note: Authorized Version.] Charaathalar), 1Es 5:36.A name given to a leader of certain families who returned under Zerubbabel. But Charaathalan leading them and Allar is due to some perversion of the original, which has Cherub, Addan, Immer, three names of places in Babylonia, from which the return was made (Ezr 2:59; cf. … Continue reading “Charaathalan”
Chapuzeau, Samuel
Chapuzeau, Samuel a Swiss Protestant divine, was born at Geneva of a poor family originally from Poitiers. After practicing as a physician, he was appointed preceptor and governor in the royal family. He died at Zell in 1701; leaving a Traiti de la M’arire e de Preh’esr, and several geographical works, among them Tavernier’s Voyages … Continue reading “Chapuzeau, Samuel”
Chapters, The Three
Chapters, The Three a title given to three points (, capitula) condemned by the fifth Council of Constantinople. They were, 1. The person and writings of Theodore of Mopsuestia; 2. The writings of Theodoret, so far as they were directed against Cyril; 3. The letter of Ibas of Edessa to Maris, concerning the Council of … Continue reading “Chapters, The Three”
Chapters of Canons
Chapters of Canons (Greek: kanon, rule) Bodies of clerics instituted for the purpose of celebrating Divine worship with greater solemnity or to assist the bishop in ecclesiastical government. These clerics may be canons secular or regular, exempt or non-exempt, major (cathedral ) or minor (collegiate church) according to the chapter to which they belong. They … Continue reading “Chapters of Canons”
Chapters
Chapters The New Testament was early portioned out into certain divisions, which appear under various names. The custom of reading it publicly in the Christian assemblies after the law and the prophets, would soon cause such divisions to be applied to it. The law and the prophets were for this end already divided into parashim … Continue reading “Chapters”
Chapter, The Little
Chapter, The Little SEE CAPITULARIES. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature