Thursday, 25 April 2024, 11:52 PM
Site: Becker Bible Teacher Resources
Course: Becker Bible Teacher Resources (Scholar)
Glossary: Main Glossary
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Ubiquitarian

The doctrine espoused by Martin Luther, that the body of Christ is omnipresent and therefore exists in the Eucharistic bread.

Ubiquitous

Present everywhere at the same time in an omnipresent state.

Ultramontanism

The policy of adherents within the Roman Catholic Church that favor increasing the power and authority of the Pope.

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Va'ad

A Jewish council that maintains control and gives advice over certain community affairs.

Vade Mecum

A book that a person carries for frequent and regular reference.

Valid

A well-founded, just, sound, effective, binding and sustainable result.

Valley of the Kings

A valley on the west bank of the Nile near the site of Thebes which was the necropolis of many of the kings and queens of ancient Egypt (c1350-c1200 B.C.). (Also called the Valley of the Tombs)

Vatic

The characteristics of a prophet.

Vatican

The authority and government of the Roman Catholic Pope. Also the name given to the Pope's chief residence, which includes a library, archives, art museum, apartments and administrative offices.

Vatican City

An independent state of 109 acres within the city of Rome, ruled by the Pope. Sitting on the right bank of the Tiber, it was established in 1929 and includes St. Peter's Church and the Vatican.