Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Carpi DIOCESE OF CARPI (CARPENSIS). The city of Carpi is situated in the province of Modena, Central Italy. It belonged originally to the famous Countess Matilda, from whom it passed to the Holy See (1115-1215). From 1215 to 1319 it was subject to Modena and from the latter date until 1525 was ruled by the … Continue reading “Carpi”

Carphacasemeocheir () was one of the heavenly powers in the system of the Pernate (q.v.). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

carpets, altar Ordinarily green, cover the sanctuary and altar-steps, or at least the upper platform or predella. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Carpets, Altar The sanctuary and altar-steps of the high altar are ordinarily to be covered with carpets. If the sanctuary floor be marble, tile, or tessellated woodwork, at least a broad strip of carpet … Continue reading “Carpets, Altar”

Carpet Pro 31:22 Fuente: Nave’s Topical Bible

Carper, Joseph a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born in Pendleton County, Va., in 1789. He passed his early years on a farm; received a very limited education; was converted in his youth; but spent his early manhood in the army. His religious convictions returning, however, he received license to preach, and in 1816 entered the … Continue reading “Carper, Joseph”

Carpentry Building the ark Gen 6:14-16 Tabernacle, and furniture of – General references Exo 31:2-9 Tabernacle David’s palace 2Sa 5:11 Temple – General references 2Ki 12:11; 2Ki 22:6 Temple Making idols Isa 41:7; Isa 44:13 Carpenters – General references Jer 24:1; Zec 1:20 – Joseph Mat 13:55 – Jesus Mar 6:3 Carving; Master Workman Fuente: … Continue reading “Carpentry”

Carpentras, Council Of (Concilium Carpentoractense) was held in 527, Caesarius of Ariles presiding, at the head of sixteen bishops. They published but one canon, which forbids the bishop to take anything from the parishes within his diocese, provided he has. a sufficient revenue for his maintenance. In this council, also, Agrecius, bishop of Antibes, was … Continue reading “Carpentras, Council Of (Concilium Carpentoractense)”

carpenter’s son Designation of Our Lord by Jews when scandalized by His wisdom and miracles (Matthew 13:55). Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Carpenter, William a Lutheran minister, was born near Madison, Va., May 20,1762. He served as a soldier in the Revolutionary war up to its close. While there he felt called to preach. He took a course of theology, and was licensed, by the Synod of Pennsylvania, in 1787. His first field of labor was in … Continue reading “Carpenter, William”

Carpenter, Sarah wife of Zeno Carpenter, was, an elder, for many years, of the Society of Friends (Orthodox), and was also a member of Bridgewater Monthly Meeting. She died Dec. 16, 1835, in Utica, N.Y., aged sixty-two years. See The Friend, 9, 112. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature