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6341 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Leviticus, 2.4
… ) The Argument from Silence. One of the most important proofs for this claim is the "argument from silence" (argumentum e silentio). How careful one must be in making …
6342 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Leviticus, 2.14
… the argument in favor of the Mosaic origin of these laws. Further, we everywhere find that Aaron and his sons are as yet the only incumbents of the priestly …
6343 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Lizard.15
… an argument that leTa'ah is "gecko" from the Arabic laTa', "to cling to the ground." This view is at least in accordance with Septuagint. It is of course untenable …
6344 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Lizard.18
… etymological arguments is very cogent, the writer can see no harm in consistently following Septuagint, understanding for (1) gale, weasel or pole-cat; for …
6345 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Lord's Supper; (Eucharist).125
… the argument, so soon as it had become disputed. John 6:32 - 59 does not treat of this ordinance, because (1) the ordinance must be dated from the night of the betrayal …
6346 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Luke, the Gospel of.13
… absurd argument, to be sure, but a powerful testimony to the general acceptance of this Gospel along with the other three. It is needless to appeal to the presence …
6347 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Luke, the Gospel of.15
… the arguments of conservative opponents." Harnack proceeds to make a plea for a hearing. Jacobus (Standard Bible Dictionary) admits that "Acts tells us nothing …
6348 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Luke, the Gospel of.16
… of argument, even though it is very simple. Plummer (Comm., x-xvii) argues three propositions: "(1) The author of the Third Gospel is the author of the Acts. (2) The author …
6349 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Manasses, the Prayer of.18
… the arguments for a Greek original are fairly conclusive. Many Old Testament scholars regard the narrative of the captivity, prayer and penitence of Manasseh …
6350 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Mark, the Gospel According To, 1.80
(7) The book suits Peter's character--impressionable rather than reflective, and emotional rather than logical. To such men arguments are of minor importance. It is deeds that count (Burton, Short Intro).
6351 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Mark, the Gospel According To, 2.12
… main arguments against the genuineness of the latter, in both these respects Mark 1:1 - 13 is bound up with the main body of the book. Nor is there sufficient reason …
6352 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Mary.50
(b) Dogma of Mary's Perpetual Virginity: It is evident that this, too, is a doctrine of such a nature that its advocates might, with advantage to their argument, have abstained from the appearance of critical discussion.
6353 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Mary.56
Three other arguments are most frequently used to justify the place accorded to Mary in the liturgy.
6354 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Mary.57
… . This argument, if it carries any weight at all, in this connection, implies that the glorified Lord Jesus is still subject to His mother. It is, however, clear …
6355 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Mary.81
… this argument is that the difficulty itself is an artificial one due to a misreading of the incident. In the point of central reference the two episodes are …
6356 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Mediation; Mediator.89
… twofold argument for the necessity of Christ's death ( Hebrews 9:15 ff). (c) The ritual of the Day of Atonement furnishes another analogy. As the high priest once …
6357 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Messiah.47
… unity argument be pressed too hard? If the Messiah came to be conceived of as a specific king while the original promise spoke of a dynasty, is it so inconceivable …
6358 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Messiah.79
… the argument from prophecy by an extravagant symbolism and a false exegesis; but they are right in the contention that the essential elements in the Old …
6359 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Micah (2).8
… an argument in favor of its being from one author. He is superior to Isaiah in his tendency to idyllic details, and especially in a deeper personal sympathy …
6360 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Miracle.43
… manner. Arguments have been, and still are, constructed to show that there can be no real revelation without miracles, that miracles are the proper proof of …