7
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From this reading 7s.
8
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From this reading _Crown 8vo.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SUPPLEMENTARY CHAPTERS.--(_a._) Is a fuller Recognition of the Practice of Praying for the Dead desirable or not?--(_b._) Is it lawful or desirable to practise Invocation of Saints in any form or not?--Table of Fathers, Councils, etc.--Passages of Scripture explained or quoted--General Index.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Saints--Primitive Testimony to the Invocation of the Saints--The Trustworthiness of the Patristic Evidence for Invocation tested--The Primitive Liturgies and the Roman Catacombs--Patristic Opinions on the Extent of the Knowledge possessed by the Saints--The Testimony of Holy Scripture upon the same Subject--The Beatific Vision not yet attained by any of the Saints--Conclusions drawn from the foregoing Testimony.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Saints--Primitive Testimony to the Invocation of the Saints--The Trustworthiness of the Patristic Evidence for Invocation tested--The Primitive Liturgies and the Roman Catacombs--Patristic Opinions on the Extent of the Knowledge possessed by the Saints--The Testimony of Holy Scripture upon the same Subject--The Beatific Vision not yet attained by any of the Saints--Conclusions drawn from the foregoing Testimony.
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading Saints--Primitive Testimony to the Invocation of the Saints--The Trustworthiness of the Patristic Evidence for Invocation tested--The Primitive Liturgies and the Roman Catacombs--Patristic Opinions on the Extent of the Knowledge possessed by the Saints--The Testimony of Holy Scripture upon the same Subject--The Beatific Vision not yet attained by any of the Saints--Conclusions drawn from the foregoing Testimony.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading SUPPLEMENTARY CHAPTERS.--(_a._) Is a fuller Recognition of the Practice of Praying for the Dead desirable or not?--(_b._) Is it lawful or desirable to practise Invocation of Saints in any form or not?--Table of Fathers, Councils, etc.--Passages of Scripture explained or quoted--General Index.
Beatificadjective
experiencing or bestowing celestial joy
From this reading Saints--Primitive Testimony to the Invocation of the Saints--The Trustworthiness of the Patristic Evidence for Invocation tested--The Primitive Liturgies and the Roman Catacombs--Patristic Opinions on the Extent of the Knowledge possessed by the Saints--The Testimony of Holy Scripture upon the same Subject--The Beatific Vision not yet attained by any of the Saints--Conclusions drawn from the foregoing Testimony.
Bonaventure's
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From this reading S. Bonaventure's Life of Christ.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Saints--Primitive Testimony to the Invocation of the Saints--The Trustworthiness of the Patristic Evidence for Invocation tested--The Primitive Liturgies and the Roman Catacombs--Patristic Opinions on the Extent of the Knowledge possessed by the Saints--The Testimony of Holy Scripture upon the same Subject--The Beatific Vision not yet attained by any of the Saints--Conclusions drawn from the foregoing Testimony.
CatacombsnounUS /ˈkætəkoʊmz/
plural of “catacomb” — an underground tunnel with recesses where bodies were buried (as in ancient Rome)
From this reading Saints--Primitive Testimony to the Invocation of the Saints--The Trustworthiness of the Patristic Evidence for Invocation tested--The Primitive Liturgies and the Roman Catacombs--Patristic Opinions on the Extent of the Knowledge possessed by the Saints--The Testimony of Holy Scripture upon the same Subject--The Beatific Vision not yet attained by any of the Saints--Conclusions drawn from the foregoing Testimony.
CHAPTERSnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading SUPPLEMENTARY CHAPTERS.--(_a._) Is a fuller Recognition of the Practice of Praying for the Dead desirable or not?--(_b._) Is it lawful or desirable to practise Invocation of Saints in any form or not?--Table of Fathers, Councils, etc.--Passages of Scripture explained or quoted--General Index.
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading S. Bonaventure's Life of Christ.
ConclusionsnounUS /kənˈkluːʒənz/
plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Saints--Primitive Testimony to the Invocation of the Saints--The Trustworthiness of the Patristic Evidence for Invocation tested--The Primitive Liturgies and the Roman Catacombs--Patristic Opinions on the Extent of the Knowledge possessed by the Saints--The Testimony of Holy Scripture upon the same Subject--The Beatific Vision not yet attained by any of the Saints--Conclusions drawn from the foregoing Testimony.
CouncilsnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəlz/
plural of “council” — a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading SUPPLEMENTARY CHAPTERS.--(_a._) Is a fuller Recognition of the Practice of Praying for the Dead desirable or not?--(_b._) Is it lawful or desirable to practise Invocation of Saints in any form or not?--Table of Fathers, Councils, etc.--Passages of Scripture explained or quoted--General Index.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading _Crown 8vo.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading SUPPLEMENTARY CHAPTERS.--(_a._) Is a fuller Recognition of the Practice of Praying for the Dead desirable or not?--(_b._) Is it lawful or desirable to practise Invocation of Saints in any form or not?--Table of Fathers, Councils, etc.--Passages of Scripture explained or quoted--General Index.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading SUPPLEMENTARY CHAPTERS.--(_a._) Is a fuller Recognition of the Practice of Praying for the Dead desirable or not?--(_b._) Is it lawful or desirable to practise Invocation of Saints in any form or not?--Table of Fathers, Councils, etc.--Passages of Scripture explained or quoted--General Index.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Saints--Primitive Testimony to the Invocation of the Saints--The Trustworthiness of the Patristic Evidence for Invocation tested--The Primitive Liturgies and the Roman Catacombs--Patristic Opinions on the Extent of the Knowledge possessed by the Saints--The Testimony of Holy Scripture upon the same Subject--The Beatific Vision not yet attained by any of the Saints--Conclusions drawn from the foregoing Testimony.
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From this reading SUPPLEMENTARY CHAPTERS.--(_a._) Is a fuller Recognition of the Practice of Praying for the Dead desirable or not?--(_b._) Is it lawful or desirable to practise Invocation of Saints in any form or not?--Table of Fathers, Councils, etc.--Passages of Scripture explained or quoted--General Index.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Saints--Primitive Testimony to the Invocation of the Saints--The Trustworthiness of the Patristic Evidence for Invocation tested--The Primitive Liturgies and the Roman Catacombs--Patristic Opinions on the Extent of the Knowledge possessed by the Saints--The Testimony of Holy Scripture upon the same Subject--The Beatific Vision not yet attained by any of the Saints--Conclusions drawn from the foregoing Testimony.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading SUPPLEMENTARY CHAPTERS.--(_a._) Is a fuller Recognition of the Practice of Praying for the Dead desirable or not?--(_b._) Is it lawful or desirable to practise Invocation of Saints in any form or not?--Table of Fathers, Councils, etc.--Passages of Scripture explained or quoted--General Index.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Saints--Primitive Testimony to the Invocation of the Saints--The Trustworthiness of the Patristic Evidence for Invocation tested--The Primitive Liturgies and the Roman Catacombs--Patristic Opinions on the Extent of the Knowledge possessed by the Saints--The Testimony of Holy Scripture upon the same Subject--The Beatific Vision not yet attained by any of the Saints--Conclusions drawn from the foregoing Testimony.
FathersnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading SUPPLEMENTARY CHAPTERS.--(_a._) Is a fuller Recognition of the Practice of Praying for the Dead desirable or not?--(_b._) Is it lawful or desirable to practise Invocation of Saints in any form or not?--Table of Fathers, Councils, etc.--Passages of Scripture explained or quoted--General Index.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Saints--Primitive Testimony to the Invocation of the Saints--The Trustworthiness of the Patristic Evidence for Invocation tested--The Primitive Liturgies and the Roman Catacombs--Patristic Opinions on the Extent of the Knowledge possessed by the Saints--The Testimony of Holy Scripture upon the same Subject--The Beatific Vision not yet attained by any of the Saints--Conclusions drawn from the foregoing Testimony.
foregoingadjectiveUS /fɔːrˈɡoʊɪŋ/
especially of writing or speech; going before
From this reading Saints--Primitive Testimony to the Invocation of the Saints--The Trustworthiness of the Patristic Evidence for Invocation tested--The Primitive Liturgies and the Roman Catacombs--Patristic Opinions on the Extent of the Knowledge possessed by the Saints--The Testimony of Holy Scripture upon the same Subject--The Beatific Vision not yet attained by any of the Saints--Conclusions drawn from the foregoing Testimony.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading SUPPLEMENTARY CHAPTERS.--(_a._) Is a fuller Recognition of the Practice of Praying for the Dead desirable or not?--(_b._) Is it lawful or desirable to practise Invocation of Saints in any form or not?--Table of Fathers, Councils, etc.--Passages of Scripture explained or quoted--General Index.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Saints--Primitive Testimony to the Invocation of the Saints--The Trustworthiness of the Patristic Evidence for Invocation tested--The Primitive Liturgies and the Roman Catacombs--Patristic Opinions on the Extent of the Knowledge possessed by the Saints--The Testimony of Holy Scripture upon the same Subject--The Beatific Vision not yet attained by any of the Saints--Conclusions drawn from the foregoing Testimony.
fullernounUS /ˈfʊlər/
United States jurist and chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1833-1910)
From this reading SUPPLEMENTARY CHAPTERS.--(_a._) Is a fuller Recognition of the Practice of Praying for the Dead desirable or not?--(_b._) Is it lawful or desirable to practise Invocation of Saints in any form or not?--Table of Fathers, Councils, etc.--Passages of Scripture explained or quoted--General Index.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading SUPPLEMENTARY CHAPTERS.--(_a._) Is a fuller Recognition of the Practice of Praying for the Dead desirable or not?--(_b._) Is it lawful or desirable to practise Invocation of Saints in any form or not?--Table of Fathers, Councils, etc.--Passages of Scripture explained or quoted--General Index.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading Saints--Primitive Testimony to the Invocation of the Saints--The Trustworthiness of the Patristic Evidence for Invocation tested--The Primitive Liturgies and the Roman Catacombs--Patristic Opinions on the Extent of the Knowledge possessed by the Saints--The Testimony of Holy Scripture upon the same Subject--The Beatific Vision not yet attained by any of the Saints--Conclusions drawn from the foregoing Testimony.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SUPPLEMENTARY CHAPTERS.--(_a._) Is a fuller Recognition of the Practice of Praying for the Dead desirable or not?--(_b._) Is it lawful or desirable to practise Invocation of Saints in any form or not?--Table of Fathers, Councils, etc.--Passages of Scripture explained or quoted--General Index.
IndexnounUS /ˈɪndeks/
a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number
From this reading SUPPLEMENTARY CHAPTERS.--(_a._) Is a fuller Recognition of the Practice of Praying for the Dead desirable or not?--(_b._) Is it lawful or desirable to practise Invocation of Saints in any form or not?--Table of Fathers, Councils, etc.--Passages of Scripture explained or quoted--General Index.
InvocationnounUS /ˌɪnvəˈkeɪʃən/
a prayer asking God's help as part of a religious service
From this reading Saints--Primitive Testimony to the Invocation of the Saints--The Trustworthiness of the Patristic Evidence for Invocation tested--The Primitive Liturgies and the Roman Catacombs--Patristic Opinions on the Extent of the Knowledge possessed by the Saints--The Testimony of Holy Scripture upon the same Subject--The Beatific Vision not yet attained by any of the Saints--Conclusions drawn from the foregoing Testimony.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SUPPLEMENTARY CHAPTERS.--(_a._) Is a fuller Recognition of the Practice of Praying for the Dead desirable or not?--(_b._) Is it lawful or desirable to practise Invocation of Saints in any form or not?--Table of Fathers, Councils, etc.--Passages of Scripture explained or quoted--General Index.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SUPPLEMENTARY CHAPTERS.--(_a._) Is a fuller Recognition of the Practice of Praying for the Dead desirable or not?--(_b._) Is it lawful or desirable to practise Invocation of Saints in any form or not?--Table of Fathers, Councils, etc.--Passages of Scripture explained or quoted--General Index.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Saints--Primitive Testimony to the Invocation of the Saints--The Trustworthiness of the Patristic Evidence for Invocation tested--The Primitive Liturgies and the Roman Catacombs--Patristic Opinions on the Extent of the Knowledge possessed by the Saints--The Testimony of Holy Scripture upon the same Subject--The Beatific Vision not yet attained by any of the Saints--Conclusions drawn from the foregoing Testimony.
lawfuladjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfəl/
conformable to or allowed by law
From this reading SUPPLEMENTARY CHAPTERS.--(_a._) Is a fuller Recognition of the Practice of Praying for the Dead desirable or not?--(_b._) Is it lawful or desirable to practise Invocation of Saints in any form or not?--Table of Fathers, Councils, etc.--Passages of Scripture explained or quoted--General Index.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading S. Bonaventure's Life of Christ.
Liturgies
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From this reading Saints--Primitive Testimony to the Invocation of the Saints--The Trustworthiness of the Patristic Evidence for Invocation tested--The Primitive Liturgies and the Roman Catacombs--Patristic Opinions on the Extent of the Knowledge possessed by the Saints--The Testimony of Holy Scripture upon the same Subject--The Beatific Vision not yet attained by any of the Saints--Conclusions drawn from the foregoing Testimony.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Saints--Primitive Testimony to the Invocation of the Saints--The Trustworthiness of the Patristic Evidence for Invocation tested--The Primitive Liturgies and the Roman Catacombs--Patristic Opinions on the Extent of the Knowledge possessed by the Saints--The Testimony of Holy Scripture upon the same Subject--The Beatific Vision not yet attained by any of the Saints--Conclusions drawn from the foregoing Testimony.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Saints--Primitive Testimony to the Invocation of the Saints--The Trustworthiness of the Patristic Evidence for Invocation tested--The Primitive Liturgies and the Roman Catacombs--Patristic Opinions on the Extent of the Knowledge possessed by the Saints--The Testimony of Holy Scripture upon the same Subject--The Beatific Vision not yet attained by any of the Saints--Conclusions drawn from the foregoing Testimony.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Saints--Primitive Testimony to the Invocation of the Saints--The Trustworthiness of the Patristic Evidence for Invocation tested--The Primitive Liturgies and the Roman Catacombs--Patristic Opinions on the Extent of the Knowledge possessed by the Saints--The Testimony of Holy Scripture upon the same Subject--The Beatific Vision not yet attained by any of the Saints--Conclusions drawn from the foregoing Testimony.
OpinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Saints--Primitive Testimony to the Invocation of the Saints--The Trustworthiness of the Patristic Evidence for Invocation tested--The Primitive Liturgies and the Roman Catacombs--Patristic Opinions on the Extent of the Knowledge possessed by the Saints--The Testimony of Holy Scripture upon the same Subject--The Beatific Vision not yet attained by any of the Saints--Conclusions drawn from the foregoing Testimony.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading SUPPLEMENTARY CHAPTERS.--(_a._) Is a fuller Recognition of the Practice of Praying for the Dead desirable or not?--(_b._) Is it lawful or desirable to practise Invocation of Saints in any form or not?--Table of Fathers, Councils, etc.--Passages of Scripture explained or quoted--General Index.
PassagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/
plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading SUPPLEMENTARY CHAPTERS.--(_a._) Is a fuller Recognition of the Practice of Praying for the Dead desirable or not?--(_b._) Is it lawful or desirable to practise Invocation of Saints in any form or not?--Table of Fathers, Councils, etc.--Passages of Scripture explained or quoted--General Index.
PatristicadjectiveUS /pəˈtrɪstɪk/
of or relating to the writings of the early church fathers
From this reading Saints--Primitive Testimony to the Invocation of the Saints--The Trustworthiness of the Patristic Evidence for Invocation tested--The Primitive Liturgies and the Roman Catacombs--Patristic Opinions on the Extent of the Knowledge possessed by the Saints--The Testimony of Holy Scripture upon the same Subject--The Beatific Vision not yet attained by any of the Saints--Conclusions drawn from the foregoing Testimony.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Saints--Primitive Testimony to the Invocation of the Saints--The Trustworthiness of the Patristic Evidence for Invocation tested--The Primitive Liturgies and the Roman Catacombs--Patristic Opinions on the Extent of the Knowledge possessed by the Saints--The Testimony of Holy Scripture upon the same Subject--The Beatific Vision not yet attained by any of the Saints--Conclusions drawn from the foregoing Testimony.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading SUPPLEMENTARY CHAPTERS.--(_a._) Is a fuller Recognition of the Practice of Praying for the Dead desirable or not?--(_b._) Is it lawful or desirable to practise Invocation of Saints in any form or not?--Table of Fathers, Councils, etc.--Passages of Scripture explained or quoted--General Index.
practiseverbUS /ˈpræktɪs/
engage in a rehearsal
From this reading SUPPLEMENTARY CHAPTERS.--(_a._) Is a fuller Recognition of the Practice of Praying for the Dead desirable or not?--(_b._) Is it lawful or desirable to practise Invocation of Saints in any form or not?--Table of Fathers, Councils, etc.--Passages of Scripture explained or quoted--General Index.
PrayingverbUS /ˈpreɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading SUPPLEMENTARY CHAPTERS.--(_a._) Is a fuller Recognition of the Practice of Praying for the Dead desirable or not?--(_b._) Is it lawful or desirable to practise Invocation of Saints in any form or not?--Table of Fathers, Councils, etc.--Passages of Scripture explained or quoted--General Index.
PrimitiveadjectiveUS /ˈprɪmətɪv/
belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
From this reading Saints--Primitive Testimony to the Invocation of the Saints--The Trustworthiness of the Patristic Evidence for Invocation tested--The Primitive Liturgies and the Roman Catacombs--Patristic Opinions on the Extent of the Knowledge possessed by the Saints--The Testimony of Holy Scripture upon the same Subject--The Beatific Vision not yet attained by any of the Saints--Conclusions drawn from the foregoing Testimony.
quotedverbUS /ˈkwoʊtɪd/
past form of “quote” — repeat a passage from
From this reading SUPPLEMENTARY CHAPTERS.--(_a._) Is a fuller Recognition of the Practice of Praying for the Dead desirable or not?--(_b._) Is it lawful or desirable to practise Invocation of Saints in any form or not?--Table of Fathers, Councils, etc.--Passages of Scripture explained or quoted--General Index.
RecognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading SUPPLEMENTARY CHAPTERS.--(_a._) Is a fuller Recognition of the Practice of Praying for the Dead desirable or not?--(_b._) Is it lawful or desirable to practise Invocation of Saints in any form or not?--Table of Fathers, Councils, etc.--Passages of Scripture explained or quoted--General Index.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading Saints--Primitive Testimony to the Invocation of the Saints--The Trustworthiness of the Patristic Evidence for Invocation tested--The Primitive Liturgies and the Roman Catacombs--Patristic Opinions on the Extent of the Knowledge possessed by the Saints--The Testimony of Holy Scripture upon the same Subject--The Beatific Vision not yet attained by any of the Saints--Conclusions drawn from the foregoing Testimony.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading S. Bonaventure's Life of Christ.
SaintsnounUS /seɪnts/
plural of “saint” — a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading Saints--Primitive Testimony to the Invocation of the Saints--The Trustworthiness of the Patristic Evidence for Invocation tested--The Primitive Liturgies and the Roman Catacombs--Patristic Opinions on the Extent of the Knowledge possessed by the Saints--The Testimony of Holy Scripture upon the same Subject--The Beatific Vision not yet attained by any of the Saints--Conclusions drawn from the foregoing Testimony.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Saints--Primitive Testimony to the Invocation of the Saints--The Trustworthiness of the Patristic Evidence for Invocation tested--The Primitive Liturgies and the Roman Catacombs--Patristic Opinions on the Extent of the Knowledge possessed by the Saints--The Testimony of Holy Scripture upon the same Subject--The Beatific Vision not yet attained by any of the Saints--Conclusions drawn from the foregoing Testimony.
ScripturenounUS /ˈskrɪptʃər/
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading Saints--Primitive Testimony to the Invocation of the Saints--The Trustworthiness of the Patristic Evidence for Invocation tested--The Primitive Liturgies and the Roman Catacombs--Patristic Opinions on the Extent of the Knowledge possessed by the Saints--The Testimony of Holy Scripture upon the same Subject--The Beatific Vision not yet attained by any of the Saints--Conclusions drawn from the foregoing Testimony.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Saints--Primitive Testimony to the Invocation of the Saints--The Trustworthiness of the Patristic Evidence for Invocation tested--The Primitive Liturgies and the Roman Catacombs--Patristic Opinions on the Extent of the Knowledge possessed by the Saints--The Testimony of Holy Scripture upon the same Subject--The Beatific Vision not yet attained by any of the Saints--Conclusions drawn from the foregoing Testimony.
SUPPLEMENTARYadjectiveUS /ˌsʌpləˈmentəri/
functioning in a supporting capacity
From this reading SUPPLEMENTARY CHAPTERS.--(_a._) Is a fuller Recognition of the Practice of Praying for the Dead desirable or not?--(_b._) Is it lawful or desirable to practise Invocation of Saints in any form or not?--Table of Fathers, Councils, etc.--Passages of Scripture explained or quoted--General Index.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading SUPPLEMENTARY CHAPTERS.--(_a._) Is a fuller Recognition of the Practice of Praying for the Dead desirable or not?--(_b._) Is it lawful or desirable to practise Invocation of Saints in any form or not?--Table of Fathers, Councils, etc.--Passages of Scripture explained or quoted--General Index.
testedadjectiveUS /ˈtestɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Saints--Primitive Testimony to the Invocation of the Saints--The Trustworthiness of the Patristic Evidence for Invocation tested--The Primitive Liturgies and the Roman Catacombs--Patristic Opinions on the Extent of the Knowledge possessed by the Saints--The Testimony of Holy Scripture upon the same Subject--The Beatific Vision not yet attained by any of the Saints--Conclusions drawn from the foregoing Testimony.
TestimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading Saints--Primitive Testimony to the Invocation of the Saints--The Trustworthiness of the Patristic Evidence for Invocation tested--The Primitive Liturgies and the Roman Catacombs--Patristic Opinions on the Extent of the Knowledge possessed by the Saints--The Testimony of Holy Scripture upon the same Subject--The Beatific Vision not yet attained by any of the Saints--Conclusions drawn from the foregoing Testimony.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Saints--Primitive Testimony to the Invocation of the Saints--The Trustworthiness of the Patristic Evidence for Invocation tested--The Primitive Liturgies and the Roman Catacombs--Patristic Opinions on the Extent of the Knowledge possessed by the Saints--The Testimony of Holy Scripture upon the same Subject--The Beatific Vision not yet attained by any of the Saints--Conclusions drawn from the foregoing Testimony.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Saints--Primitive Testimony to the Invocation of the Saints--The Trustworthiness of the Patristic Evidence for Invocation tested--The Primitive Liturgies and the Roman Catacombs--Patristic Opinions on the Extent of the Knowledge possessed by the Saints--The Testimony of Holy Scripture upon the same Subject--The Beatific Vision not yet attained by any of the Saints--Conclusions drawn from the foregoing Testimony.
TrustworthinessnounUS /ˈtrʌstwɜːrðinəs/
the trait of deserving trust and confidence
From this reading Saints--Primitive Testimony to the Invocation of the Saints--The Trustworthiness of the Patristic Evidence for Invocation tested--The Primitive Liturgies and the Roman Catacombs--Patristic Opinions on the Extent of the Knowledge possessed by the Saints--The Testimony of Holy Scripture upon the same Subject--The Beatific Vision not yet attained by any of the Saints--Conclusions drawn from the foregoing Testimony.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Saints--Primitive Testimony to the Invocation of the Saints--The Trustworthiness of the Patristic Evidence for Invocation tested--The Primitive Liturgies and the Roman Catacombs--Patristic Opinions on the Extent of the Knowledge possessed by the Saints--The Testimony of Holy Scripture upon the same Subject--The Beatific Vision not yet attained by any of the Saints--Conclusions drawn from the foregoing Testimony.
a vivid mental image
From this reading Saints--Primitive Testimony to the Invocation of the Saints--The Trustworthiness of the Patristic Evidence for Invocation tested--The Primitive Liturgies and the Roman Catacombs--Patristic Opinions on the Extent of the Knowledge possessed by the Saints--The Testimony of Holy Scripture upon the same Subject--The Beatific Vision not yet attained by any of the Saints--Conclusions drawn from the foregoing Testimony.
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From this reading _Crown 8vo.
but in spite of that
From this reading Saints--Primitive Testimony to the Invocation of the Saints--The Trustworthiness of the Patristic Evidence for Invocation tested--The Primitive Liturgies and the Roman Catacombs--Patristic Opinions on the Extent of the Knowledge possessed by the Saints--The Testimony of Holy Scripture upon the same Subject--The Beatific Vision not yet attained by any of the Saints--Conclusions drawn from the foregoing Testimony.
