Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

ADUMMIM A border town of Benjamin and Judah, not far from Jericho of the road to Jerusalem. This road ascends through a desolate and rocky region, “the ascent of Adummim,” Jos 15:7 ; 18:17; it furnished many lurking places for robbers, and was the scene of our Savior’s parable, The Good Samaritan, Luk 10:1-42 . … Continue reading “Adummim”

Adultus a title of Jupiter when he was invoked in the rights of marriage. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Adultery, Ecclesiastical Treatment Of By a study of the writings of the fathers and of the canons of the ancient Church, we are made acquainted with the Church’s views concerning this crime. 1. Definition. In the legislation of Justinian, the wife is. regarded as the real criminal, and her paramour, whether married or unmarried, as … Continue reading “Adultery, Ecclesiastical Treatment Of”

ADULTERY Is a criminal connection between persons who are engaged, one or both, to keep themselves wholly to others; and thus it exceeds the guilt of fornication, which is the same intercourse between unmarried persons. As the highest sin of its kind, and son including all other sins of the flesh, it is forbidden in … Continue reading “Adultery”

Adulterer (-ess), Adulterous, Adultery denotes one “who has unlawful intercourse with the spouse of another,” Luk 18:11; 1Co 6:9; Heb 13:4. As to Jam 4:4, see below. “an adulteress,” is used (a) in the natural sense, 2Pe 2:14; Rom 7:3; (b) in the spiritual sense, Jam 4:4; here the RV rightly omits the word “adulterers.” … Continue reading “Adulterer (-ess), Adulterous, Adultery”

Adulteration of Food (Lat. adulterare, to pollute, to adulterate). This act is defined as the addition of any non-condimental substance to a food, such substance not constituting a portion of the food. Even this carefully-worded definition is not perfect. Some kinds of salt provisions have so much salt added that some of it has to … Continue reading “Adulteration of Food”

adult Baptism The Roman ritual has a distinctive rite for adults. After investigation, every adult convert, invalidly or not baptized, receives Baptism unconditionally; if doubtfully baptized the conditional form, “If thou art not baptized, I baptize thee” etc., is employed. For valid reception, the adult should have at least the intention to receive the sacrament. … Continue reading “Adult baptism”

adult (Latin: adultus, grown) One who has reached maturity; baptism is termed “adult” if the recipient has attained the age of reason. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Adulphus SEE NEOT. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Adullamite (Heb. Adullami, , Sept. ), probably an inhabitant of the city called ADULLAM SEE ADULLAM (Gen 38:1; Gen 38:12; Gen 38:20). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Adullamite an inhabitant of the city of Adullam (Gen. 38:1, 12, 20). Fuente: Easton’s Bible Dictionary Adullamite a-dulam-t: The gentilic adjective of ADULLAM. It is … Continue reading “Adullamite”