Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 10:50 AM
Site: Becker Bible Teacher Resources
Course: Becker Bible Teacher Resources (Scholar)
Glossary: Main Glossary
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UbiquitarianThe doctrine espoused by Martin Luther, that the body of Christ is omnipresent and therefore exists in the Eucharistic bread. |
UbiquitousPresent everywhere at the same time in an omnipresent state. |
UltramontanismThe policy of adherents within the Roman Catholic Church that favor increasing the power and authority of the Pope. |
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Va'adA Jewish council that maintains control and gives advice over certain community affairs. |
Vade MecumA book that a person carries for frequent and regular reference. |
ValidA well-founded, just, sound, effective, binding and sustainable result. |
Valley of the KingsA 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) |
VaticThe characteristics of a prophet. |
VaticanThe 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 CityAn 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. |