Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Chair SEE CATHEDRA; SEE SEAT; SEE THRONE. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Chair char. See SEAT; SEATS, CHIEF. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

chains Emblems in Christian art associated with Saint Adjutor from his period as a prisoner Saint Balbina because of her discovery of Saint Peter’s chains Saint Ignatius of Antioch Saint Jerome Emiliani Saint Leonard of Noblac due to his work with slaves Saint Theodosius the Cenobiarch New Catholic Dictionary Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Chains CHAINS.The … Continue reading “Chains”

Chainoaldus, Saint SEE CAQUOALDUS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

chained Bibles Until the middle of the 11th century all books, and for centuries afterwards the greater bulk of them, were locked in chests, or in recesses of library walls, to insure them against loss or theft. This custom entailed severe hardships on the majority of students, since only the privileged few had ready access … Continue reading “chained Bibles”

Chain, Chains chan, chanz: Chains were used by the Hebrews: (1) As ornaments: , ‘ecadhah, , netphah, , anak, , rabhdh, , sharsherah, , rattok. As ornaments for the person they were worn about the ankles (Num 31:50; Isa 3:20) and about the neck (Son 4:9; Eze 16:11). They were used as ornaments for the … Continue reading “Chain, Chains”

Chain, Bonds The word is used of the coupling-chain or manacle by which the prisoner was attached to his guard, as distinguished from , the foot-fetters. It differs apparently from in conveying the idea of attachment rather than confinement. Among the Romans, it was customary to attach the prisoner by a light chain to the … Continue reading “Chain, Bonds”

Chain (represented by several Hebrews and Gr. terms). Chains of different metals appear to have been used by the ancients for various purposes, similar to those of modern times. 1. As a Badge of Office. The gold chain (, rabid) placed about Joseph’s neck (Gen 41:42), and that promised to Daniel (Dan 5:7, named , … Continue reading “Chain”

Chailasaeka in Hindu mythology, was a numerous generation of hateful daemons, who lived on small insects. The Sudras (the lowest of the four castes) are changed into such daemons after their death in case they neglect their calling, which is to serve the three other castes. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Chail is a Coptic title for a bishop. SEE COPTIC CHURCH. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Chaignon, Pierre Born at Saint-Pierre-la-Cour, Mayenne, France, 8 October, 1791, entered the Society of Jesus 14 August, 1819; died at Angers, 20 Sept., 1883. He passed his whole life in the ministry, chiefly in the spiritual direction of priests. In thirty years he gave three hundred retreats to the clergy of the principal dioceses of … Continue reading “Chaignon, Pierre”