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Bible Encyclopedias
The Nuttall Encyclopedia
Search Results: "grace-darling
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Alba`ni
an italian painter, a disciple of caracci, born at bologna; surnamed the anacreon of painting; his pictures more distinguished for grace than vigour.
an italian painter, a disciple of caracci, born at bologna; surnamed the anacreon of painting; his pictures more distinguished for grace than vigour.
Apostolic Succession
the derivation of episcopal power in an unbroken line from the apostles, a qualification believed by high churchmen to be essential to the discharge of episcopal functions and the transmission of promised divine grace.
the derivation of episcopal power in an unbroken line from the apostles, a qualification believed by high churchmen to be essential to the discharge of episcopal functions and the transmission of promised divine grace.
Authorised Version of the Bible
Executed between the years 1604 and 1610 at the instance of James I., so that it is not undeservedly called King James's Bible, and was the work of 47
Executed between the years 1604 and 1610 at the instance of James I., so that it is not undeservedly called King James's Bible, and was the work of 47
Au`gustine, St.
The bishop of Hippo and the greatest of the Latin Fathers of the Church; a native of Tagaste, in Numidia; son of a pagan father and a Christian mother,
The bishop of Hippo and the greatest of the Latin Fathers of the Church; a native of Tagaste, in Numidia; son of a pagan father and a Christian mother,
A`li
The cousin of Mahomet, and one of his first followers at the age of sixteen, "a noble-minded creature, full of affection and fiery daring. Something
The cousin of Mahomet, and one of his first followers at the age of sixteen, "a noble-minded creature, full of affection and fiery daring. Something
Bunyan, John
Author of the "Pilgrim's Progress," born in Elstow, near Bedford, the son of a tinker, and bred himself to that humble craft; he was early visited with
Author of the "Pilgrim's Progress," born in Elstow, near Bedford, the son of a tinker, and bred himself to that humble craft; he was early visited with
Calvinism
the theological system of calvin, the chief characteristic of which is that it assigns all in salvation to the sovereign action and persistent operation of divine grace.
the theological system of calvin, the chief characteristic of which is that it assigns all in salvation to the sovereign action and persistent operation of divine grace.
Camilla
A virgin queen of the Volsci, one of the heroines in the "Æneid," noted for her preter natural fleetness on the racecourse, and her grace; also
A virgin queen of the Volsci, one of the heroines in the "Æneid," noted for her preter natural fleetness on the racecourse, and her grace; also
Canova, Antonio
A great Italian sculptor, born in Venetia; gave early proof of his genius; his first great work, and which established his fame, was the group of "Theseus
A great Italian sculptor, born in Venetia; gave early proof of his genius; his first great work, and which established his fame, was the group of "Theseus
Cassianus, Joannus
An Eastern ascetic; came to Constantinople, and became a pupil of Chrysostom, who ordained him; founded two monasteries in Marseilles; opposed the extreme
An Eastern ascetic; came to Constantinople, and became a pupil of Chrysostom, who ordained him; founded two monasteries in Marseilles; opposed the extreme
Cleopa`tra
Queen of Egypt, a woman distinguished for her beauty, her charms, and her amours; first fascinated Cæsar, to whom she bore a son, and whom she
Queen of Egypt, a woman distinguished for her beauty, her charms, and her amours; first fascinated Cæsar, to whom she bore a son, and whom she
Clothes
carlyle's name in "sartor resartus" for the guises which the spirit, especially of man, weaves for itself and wears, and by which it both conceals itself in shame and reveals itself in grace.
carlyle's name in "sartor resartus" for the guises which the spirit, especially of man, weaves for itself and wears, and by which it both conceals itself in shame and reveals itself in grace.
Cocceius
or dutch divine, professor at leyden; held that the old testament was a type or foreshadow of the new, and was the founder of the federal theology, or the doctrine that god entered into a threefold compact with man, first prior to the law, second under the law, and third under grace (1603-1669).
or dutch divine, professor at leyden; held that the old testament was a type or foreshadow of the new, and was the founder of the federal theology, or the doctrine that god entered into a threefold compact with man, first prior to the law, second under the law, and third under grace (1603-1669).
Correggio, Antonio Allegri Da
An illustrious Italian painter, born at Correggio, in Modena; founder of the Lombard school, and distinguished among his contemporaries for the grace
An illustrious Italian painter, born at Correggio, in Modena; founder of the Lombard school, and distinguished among his contemporaries for the grace
Drummond, William
Of Hawthornden, a Scottish poet, named the "Petrarch of Scotland," born in Hawthornden; studied civil law at Bourges, but poetry had more attractions
Of Hawthornden, a Scottish poet, named the "Petrarch of Scotland," born in Hawthornden; studied civil law at Bourges, but poetry had more attractions
Extreme Unction
one of the seven sacraments of the catholic church; an anointing of consecrated or holy oil administered by a priest in the form of a cross to a sick person upon the eyes, ears, nose, mouth, hands, and face at the point of death, which is presumed to impart grace and strength against the last struggle.
one of the seven sacraments of the catholic church; an anointing of consecrated or holy oil administered by a priest in the form of a cross to a sick person upon the eyes, ears, nose, mouth, hands, and face at the point of death, which is presumed to impart grace and strength against the last struggle.
Farne
lso called the Staples, a group of 17 isles 2 m. off the NE. coast of Northumberland, many of which are mere rocks visible only at low-water; are marked
lso called the Staples, a group of 17 isles 2 m. off the NE. coast of Northumberland, many of which are mere rocks visible only at low-water; are marked
Friends, Society of
A community of Christians popularly known as Quakers, founded in 1648 by George Fox (q. v .), distinguished for their plainness of speech and manners,
A community of Christians popularly known as Quakers, founded in 1648 by George Fox (q. v .), distinguished for their plainness of speech and manners,
Froissart, Jean
A French chronicler and poet, born at Valenciennes; visited England in the reign of Edward III., at whose Court, and particularly with the Queen, he
A French chronicler and poet, born at Valenciennes; visited England in the reign of Edward III., at whose Court, and particularly with the Queen, he
Gainsborough, Thomas
One of England's greatest artists in portrait and landscape painting, born at Sudbury, Suffolk; he early displayed a talent for drawing, and at 14 was
One of England's greatest artists in portrait and landscape painting, born at Sudbury, Suffolk; he early displayed a talent for drawing, and at 14 was
