Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Song of Solomon, The Book of (See SOLOMON.) Fuente: Fausset’s Bible Dictionary

Song of Solomon, The (See SOLOMON.) Fuente: Fausset’s Bible Dictionary

Song Of Solomon, Or Song Of Songs SEE CANTICLES. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Song of Solomon The 24th book of the Old Testament as found in the Catholic Bible. It is an allegorical poem which expresses: basically, the predilection of the Lord for the Chosen People; prophetically, the betrothal of Christ with His Church; universally, the love of God for a devoted soul; accommodatively, in the liturgy of … Continue reading “Song of Solomon”

Song Of Degrees SEE DEGREES, SONG OF; SEE GRADUAL. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Song (prop. , shir, (). Songs were generally used on occasions of thanksgiving and triumph, as the song of Moses at the deliverance from Pharaoh and his host (Exo 15:1); the song of Israel at the well of Beer (Num 21:17); the song of Moses, in Deuteronomy (ch. 32); that of Deborah (Jdg 5:12); that … Continue reading “Song”

Soncino This appellation designates a Jewish family who won a lasting name by their early and extensive enterprises in Hebrew typography. They were of German origin, and may be traced to the city of Spire, but take the name by which they are best known from Soncino, a small town in Lonmbardy, where they established … Continue reading “Soncino”

Sonargaultr in Norse mythology, was the great golden boar which was placed on the table of the heroes on every recurring Juel evening, and upon whose back they placed their hands while making the vows which were to bind them during the ensuing year. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Son, The; Son of God That the Lord Jesus is a divine Person is of the very foundation of scripture. In the commencement of the Gospel by John is the statement “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” Again, “Unto the Son he saith, “Thy … Continue reading “Son, The; Son of God”

Son, The 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 “Son, The”