Thursday, 28 March 2024, 7:49 AM
Site: Becker Bible Teacher Resources
Course: Becker Bible Teacher Resources (Scholar)
Glossary: Main Glossary
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Vatican Council

The ecumenical council convoked in Rome by Pope Pius IX that declared the dogma of papal infallibility (1869-70).

Vaticanism

A derogatory term used to describe the doctrine of the absolute supremacy of the Pope.

Vaticanus

The Greek uncial code that contains most of the text of the Bible. The 4th century A.D. manuscript is housed at the Vatican Museum.

Vellum

Parchments made from calf skin

Veneration

A religious symbolic act bestowing honor to that which brings worship to God.

Verily

Truly. Said twice for emphasis by Jesus Christ when speaking to doubters of His Word.

Virgin Mary

Blessed among all women, she is the human mother of Jesus Christ, who was conceived divinely by the LORD God within her untouched womb.
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Weber, Max

(21 April 1864–14 June 1920) Weber was a German lawyer, politician, and one of the most influential of all sociologists, raising issues that remain controversial even today. Weber disagreed with Karl Marx (class conflict is key to social change), by defining religion as a central force in social change. Weber developed the theory of the Protestant work ethic.

Word of God

The inerrant and infallible Word of God is Jesus Christ expressed. The Holy Bible was written by men divinely inspired and is God's revelation of Himself to man. It is a perfect treasure of divine instruction. It has God for its author, salvation for its end, and truth, without any mixture of error, for its matter. Therefore, all Scripture is totally true and trustworthy. It reveals the principles by which God judges us, and therefore is, and will remain to the end of the world, the true center of Christian union, and the supreme standard by which all human conduct, creeds, and religious opinions should be tried. All Scripture is a testimony to Christ, who is Himself the focus of divine revelation.

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Xerophagy

A strict Lenten fast observed during the Holy Week by the Eastern Church.