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361 Etymology dictionary, p. person (n.).3

… the Trinity," a theological use in Church Latin of the classical word. Meanings "one's physical being, the living body" and "external appearance" are from late …

362 Etymology dictionary, p. Pilate (n.).3

… of Trinity College; who disputing with a brother parson on the comparative rapidity with which they read the liturgy, offered to give him as far as Pontius …

363 Etymology dictionary, p. Quirinal.2

… original trinity of Roman gods, assimilated to Mars. His feast ( Quirinalia ) was Feb. 17, the day Romulus was said to have been translated to heaven. Used metonymically …

364 Etymology dictionary, p. son (n.).2

… the Trinity," from Proto-Germanic *sunus (source also of Old Saxon and Old Frisian sunu, Old Norse sonr, Danish søn, Swedish son, Middle Dutch sone, Dutch zoon, Old …

365 Etymology dictionary, p. substance (n.).2

… the Trinity;" mid-14c. in philosophy and theology, "that which exists by itself; essential nature; type or kind of thing; real or essential part;" from Old French …

367 Etymology dictionary, p. trinity (n.).2

… "Holy Trinity" (11c.), from Late Latin trinitatem (nominative trinitas ) "Trinity, triad" (Tertullian), from Latin trinus "threefold, triple," from plural of trini "three …

368 Etymology dictionary, p. unitarian (n.).2

… the Trinity," from Modern Latin unitarius (1650s), from Latin unitas (see unity ) + -ian. Applied to Muslims and other non-Christian monotheists, but especially (and …

369 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Angel.22

… the Trinity. Each has its difficulties, but the last is certainly the most tempting to the mind. Yet it must be remembered that at best these are only conjectures …

370 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Anthropology.28

… the Trinity), which was impressed upon man at his creation. Of all this Scripture knows nothing. There man is represented as made after the image of "Elohim," of …

371 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Apocalyptic Literature, 3.9

… the Trinity is present; very prominent is the miraculous birth of the Saviour; the descent upon Mary of the Holy Ghost in the form of a dove; the crucifixion …

372 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Apocalyptic Literature, 3.38

… the Trinity. With these writers the doctrine of the Last Things is always brought into close relationship to that of the Messiah. His coming is the signal …

373 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Baptism (Lutheran Doctrine).34

… the Trinity is fundamental to Christianity; accordingly, the sacred rite by which men are initiated into the Christian religion justly emphasizes this …

374 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Baptism (Lutheran Doctrine).41

… holy Trinity ( Matthew 3:16 - 17 ), and by the Redeemer, in His capacity as the Representative of sinful mankind, the sin-bearing Lamb of God, accepting baptism at …

375 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Baptism (Non-immersionist View).30

… the Trinity; when the mode was by affusion the same reference to the Trinity was kept by pouring water thrice upon the head. The two usages which were recognized …

376 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Baptism (Non-immersionist View).38

… the Trinity implies baptism in the name of the Three. While others declare that Matthew does not give the very words of Jesus but puts in His mouth what was …

377 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Baptism (the Baptist Interpretation).18

… the Trinity, an old practice (compare ter mergitamur, Tertullian ii.79 A), but not the Scriptural usage. A word will be needed later concerning the method by which …

378 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Baptism (the Baptist Interpretation).26

… the Trinity in connection with the command to baptize, one should remember that the Father and the Spirit were both manifested to Him at His baptism. It was …

379 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Baptismal Regeneration.16

… entire Trinity: the Father ( James 1:18; 1 Peter 1:3 ); the Son ( John 1:12 ); and the Spirit ( Titus 3:5 ). But by appropriation it is generally attributed to the Spirit alone …

380 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Benediction.3

… the Trinity. In this church too, the benediction is pronounced in a multitude of cases and in each case the thing so blessed by the priest is made sacred. Crosses …