Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Solis, Antonio De a Spanish ecclesiastic and poet, was born at Placenza, in Old Castile, July 18, 1610, and was sent to Salamanca to study law. His preference, however, was for poetry, which he cultivated with great success, so that he was considered by Corlero to have been the best comic poet that Spain ever … Continue reading “Solis, Antonio De”

Solipsism (Lat solus, alone + ipse, self) (a) MethodologicalThe epistemological doctrine which considers the individual self and it states the only possible or legitimate starting point for philosophical construction. See Cogito, ergo sum; Ego-centric predicament, Subjectivism. (b) MetaphysicalSubvariety of idealism which maintains that the individual self of the solipsistic philosopher is the whole of reality … Continue reading “Solipsism”

Solimocirc;es Superiore A prefecture Apostolic in the State of Amazonas, Brazil, erected by a decree of the Sacred Congregation of Consistory, 23 May, 1910. The territory of this prefecture forms a part of the extensive Diocese of Manaos or of Amazonas, from which it was separated at the same time with the territory of Toffé, … Continue reading “Solimocirc;es Superiore”

Solimena, Francesco an Italian painter, was born Oct. 4, 1657, near Naples, and studied first under his father, Angelo, but was afterwards sent by cardinal Orsini to Naples, where he studied under various eminent painters. He became in some sort a universal artist, but executed several sacred designs, which are found in the churches of … Continue reading “Solimena, Francesco”

Solifidians those who maintain the principles of SOLIFIDIANISM SEE SOLIFIDIANISM (q.v.). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Solifidianism the doctrine that faith is the whole of religion, such doctrine being preceded by an erroneous description of faith. There are two forms of Solifidianism one resting the whole of religion in the reception by the intellect of correct dogma; the other in an inner sense or persuasion of the man that God’s promises … Continue reading “Solifidianism”

Solid for which see FIRM, No. 2, has the meaning “solid” in Heb 5:12, Heb 5:14, of food (AV, “strong”). As “solid” food requires more powerful digestive organs than are possessed by a babe, so a fuller knowledge of Christ (especially here with reference to His Melchizedek priesthood) required that exercise of spiritual intelligence which … Continue reading “Solid”

Solicitation (Lat. sollicitare) Technically in canon law the crime of making use of the Sacrament of Penance, directly or indirectly, for the purpose of drawing others into sins of lust. The Church legislation on this point is very severe, and numerous popes have denounced this crime vehemently and decreed punishments for its commission. The principal … Continue reading “Solicitation”

Solicitant one who, abusing the privacy of the confessional, tempts women to a violation of chastity. This kind of solicitation became so common in Spain that pope Paul IV promulgated a bull against solicitants. Nor was this custom confined to Spain; it was rife in Portugal, England, France, and Germany. A German council held A.D. … Continue reading “Solicitant”

Soli A titular see in Cyprus, suffragan of Salamis. Soli was an important port on the Clarius, on the southern side of the western portion of Cyprus. It was an Athenian colony founded by Demophon, son of Theseus, or, according to another tradition, by Phalerus and Acamas. At first called Œpea, it was transferred to … Continue reading “Soli”