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Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 14: Simony-Tournon by Herbermann, Charles George (1840-1916)
Moral theology is a branch of theology, the science of God and Divine things. The distinction between natural and supernatural theology rests on a solid foundation.
Hymns and Hymnwriters of Denmark by Aaberg, Jens Christian (1877-1970)
Grundtvig wrote most of his hymns when he was past middle age, a man of extensive learning, proved poetical ability and mature judgment, especially in spiritual things.
Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize by Herbermann, Charles George (1840-1916)
In the creed of the Catholic Church, Holy Order is one of the Seven Sacraments instituted by Our Lord Jesus Christ. Its office is to transmit and perpetuate those mystic powers of the priesthood whereby the Blessed Sacrament of the altar is consecrated and offered up in sacrifice; and whereby alone the Sacraments of Confirmation, Penance, and Extreme Unction can be validly administered.…
Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 15: Tournely-Zwirner by Herbermann, Charles George (1840-1916)
The Vatican Palace, as a Scientific Institute Regarded from the point of view of scientific productivity, the Vatican is the busiest scientific workshop in Rome.
Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 4: Clandestinity-Diocesan Chancery by Herbermann, Charles George (1840-1916)
(Italian Cristoforo Colombo; Spanish Cristoval Colon.) Born at Genoa, or on Genoese territory, probably 1451; died at Valladolid, Spain, 20 May 1506. His family was respectable, but of limited means, so that the early education of Columbus was defective.
Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 58: 1912 by Spurgeon, Charles Haddon (1834-1892)
"Judah, you are he whom your brothers shall praise." Genesis 49:8. THESE words were spoken by the Patriarch Jacob when he blessed his sons as he lay a-dying. But before he finished Judah's blessing, the good old man seemed to forget his son and to turn his thoughts to Jesus, our Lord, of whom Judah was a very significant type.
Word Pictures in the New Testament - Mark by Robertson, Archibald Thomas (1863-1934)
1:1 The beginning [archē]. There is no article in the Greek. It is possible that the phrase served as a heading or title for the paragraph about the ministry of the Baptist or as the superscription for the whole Gospel (Bruce) placed either by Mark or a scribe.
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible by Jamieson, Robert (1802-1880)
Eze 1:1-28. Ezekiel's Vision by the Chebar. Four Cherubim and Wheels. 1. Now it came to pass—rather, "And it came," &c. As this formula in Jos 1:1 has reference to the written history of previous times, so here (and in Ru 1:1, and Es 1:1), it refers to the unwritten history which was before the mind of the writer.
Harmony of the Law - Volume 4 by Calvin, John (1509-1564)
1. And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, 1. Et loquutus est Jehova ad Mosen, dicendo: 2. Avenge the children of Israel of the Midianites: afterwards shalt thou be gathered unto thy people.
Grace and Duty of being Spiritually Minded by Owen, John (1616-1683)
spiritually renewed — This assimilation the work of faith; how, and whereby — Reasons of the want of growth in our spiritual affections as unto this assimilation.