Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Afflitto, Eustachio D a Dominican of Italy, was. born in the early part of the 18th century, and died, in 1790 at Naples. In 1782 he published the commencement of a large work on the literary history of Southern Italy, entitled Menzorie degli Scrittori del Regno di Napoli (vol. i as far as letter A). … Continue reading “Afflitto, Eustachio D”

Afflighem A Benedictine abbey near Alost in Brabant, Belgium. It was founded by a party of six knights who, after abandoning their wild life, had resolved to do penance in the religious life on the scene of their former excesses. After building a church, they received, in 1084, a gift of the neighbouring lands from … Continue reading “Afflighem”

Afflictions and Adversities Miscellany of minor sub-topics: – God regulates the measure of afflictions Psa 80:5; Isa 9:1; Jer 46:28 – Determines the continuance of Gen 15:13-14; Num 14:33; Isa 10:25; Jer 29:10 – Does not willingly send Lam 3:33 – Man is born to Job 5:6-7; Job 14:1 – Saints appointed to 1Th 3:3 … Continue reading “Afflictions and Adversities”

Afflictions common to all (Job 5:7; 14:1; Ps. 34:19); are for the good of men (James 1:2, 3, 12; 2 Cor. 12:7) and the glory of God (2 Cor. 12:7-10; 1 Pet. 4:14), and are to be borne with patience by the Lord’s people (Ps. 94:12; Prov. 3:12). They are all directed by God (Lam. … Continue reading “Afflictions”

Affliction See Suffering. Fuente: Dictionary of the Apostolic Church AFFLICTION That which causes a sensation of pain. Calamity or distress of any kind. The afflictions of the saints are represented in the scripture, as appointed, 1Th 3:3. Job 5:6-7; numerous, Psa 34:19; transient, 2Co 4:17. Feb. 10: 37; and when sanctified, beneficial, 1Pe 1:6. As. … Continue reading “Affliction”

Afflicted Duty to the Job 6:14; Job 22:29; Isa 58:6-7; Isa 58:10; Mat 25:34-45; Luk 10:30-37; Phi 2:1-2; 1Ti 5:10; Jas 5:13-15 Fuente: Nave’s Topical Bible

Afflict (-ed), Affliction is translated “afflict,” in Act 12:1, RV (AV, “vex”). See AFFECT. from kakos, “evil,” and echo, “to have,” signifies, in the Passive Voice, “to suffer ill, to be maltreated, tormented,” Heb 11:37 (AV, “tormented,” RV, “afflicted”); Heb 13:3, AV, “suffer adversity,” RV, “evil entreated.” See ENTREAT, TORMENT. In the Sept., 1Ki 2:26; … Continue reading “Afflict (-ed), Affliction”

Afflatus a term used by the poets of ancient Rome to indicate the inspiration of some divinity which prompted their poetic effusions. Not only, however, were poets supposed to be under the influence of the divine afflatus, but all who performed great exploits or succeeded in any important undertaking. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and … Continue reading “Afflatus”

Affirmativi the name given by the tribunal of the Inquisition to those heretics who, in word or deed, confess that they do actually hold the errors attributed to them, and, when interrogated formally, obstinately maintain them. See Emericus, Director Inquisitorum, pt. ii, qu.34. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Affirmatives Among the Jews the formula of assent or affirmation was thou hast said, or thou hast rightly said. It is stated by Aryda and others that this is the prevailing mode in which a person expresses his assent, at this day, in Lebanon, especially when he does not wish to assert anything in express … Continue reading “Affirmatives”