Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Theatre, The Considering the tone of what is preserved to us of the works of the Greek tragedians and even of the comedies of Plautus and Terence, it seems at first difficult to understand the uncompromising attitude adopted towards the theatre by Christian writers of the early centuries. But the fact remains that by the … Continue reading “Theatre, The”

Theatre And The Church The writers of the early Church were very severe in their invectives against all frequenters of the theatre and public stage plays, and such frequenters were excluded from the privilege of baptism. For this sentiment respecting the theatre there are two reasons assigned: 1. The several sorts of heathen games and … Continue reading “Theatre And The Church”

Theatre The ancient Greek theatre (lit. [Note: literally, literature.] a place of spectacle, a beholding place) was regularly a building of semicircular ground-plan, open to the sky. On the diameter were the stage and everything pertaining to it. The inner part of the semicircle below the level of the stage had an altar in the … Continue reading “Theatre”

Theatines Religious order founded at Rome in 1524 by Saint Gaetano dei Conti di Tiene, Paolo Consiglieri, Bonifacio da Colle, and Giovanni Pietro Carafa, to recall the clergy to an edifying life and the laity to the practise of virtue. Saint Gaetano and his companions endeavored to combat the errors of Martin Luther then threatening … Continue reading “Theatines”

Theater Act 19:29 Act 19:31 Fuente: Nave’s Topical Bible Theater “a theater,” was used also as “a place of assembly,” Act 19:29, Act 19:31; in 1Co 4:9 it is used of “a show” or “spectacle.” See SPECTACLE. Fuente: Vine’s Dictionary of New Testament Words

Theandric Operation ( ), a theological term first used in the 7th century, and intended to express that unity of operation in the two natures and the two wills of our Lord Jesus Christ by which they act as the nature and will of one invisible Person, God and man. It was called a novel … Continue reading “Theandric Operation”

The Teraphim The Teraphim (, Ass. tarpu, a ‘spectre’) have now to be noticed. this word, which is only used in the plural number, is not understood by the lexicographer or the antiquarian. The LXX gives various renderings, namely, , idol; , carved object; , manifestations; , revealers; , empty tombs. The teraphimappear to be … Continue reading “The Teraphim”

The Spanish Bartole) a Spanish lawyer and prelate, was born at Toledo, July 25, 1512. He studied under Nicolas Cleynants, Fernando Nufiea, and Azpilcueta, and taught canon law at Salamanca. In 1538 he became professor at Oviedo, later judge at Burgos, and counsellor at Grenada. In 1549 he was nominated archbishop of San Domingo; in … Continue reading “The Spanish Bartole)”

The Son Our Lord’s own name for Himself as Son of God (John, 3, 35; 5, 22). God the Son is the second Person of the Blessed Trinity. He is the only begotten and eternal Son of the Father. He is consubstantial with the Father, His Perfect Image, Word, and Wisdom, the personal expression of … Continue reading “The Son”

The Renewed Moravian Brethren SO called because they form the resuscitated Church of the Ancient Moravian Brethren (see No. 1, above). They are commonly known as “The Moravians,” and “The Moravian Church,” inasmuch as they originally came from Moravia. Their official title is “THE UNITED BRETHREN,” or Unitas Fratrum. I. History. At the close of … Continue reading “The Renewed Moravian Brethren”