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Epistle — An epistle (pronounced [ɪˈpɪsəl] ) (Greek επιστολη, epistolē, letter ) is a writing directed or sent to a person or group of persons, usually a letter and a very formal, often didactic and elegant one. The letters in the New Testament from… … Wikipedia
Epistle to the Alexandrians — Nothing is known for certain of a pseudepigraphical Epistle to the Alexandrians purportedly by Paul that is mentioned in the Muratorian fragment, one of the earliest lists of the canonical texts of the New Testament; the anonymous author of the… … Wikipedia
epistle — n 1. letter, missive, communication, correspondence, Rom. Cath. Ch. encyclical, favor; line, note, Obs. billet; dispatch, Brit. post; message, bulletin, postcard, Inf. postal, wire, telegram; billet doux, love letter, Sl. mush note. 2.… … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
lesson — n 1. assignment, homework, exercise, practice, Inf. day s ration; instruction, teaching, studies; lecture, reading, recitation; example, theorem, axiom, truth, proof, dogma; portion, stint, job, duty, obligation, charge, responsibility. 2.… … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
James, Epistle of — 1) Author of, was James the Less, the Lord s brother, one of the twelve apostles. He was one of the three pillars of the Church (Gal. 2:9). 2) It was addressed to the Jews of the dispersion, the twelve tribes scattered abroad. 3) The… … Easton's Bible Dictionary
Pulpit — A pulpit (from Latin pulpitum scaffold , platform , stage ) is a small elevated platform where a member of the clergy stands in order to read the Gospel lesson and deliver a sermon.In many Christian churches, there are two speakers who stand at… … Wikipedia
collect — 1. verb /ˈkɑlɪkt,kəˈlɛkt/ a) To gather together; amass items. Suzanne collected all the papers she had laid out. b) To get; particularly, get from someone. A bank collects a monthly payment on a clients new car loan … Wiktionary
Lessons in the Liturgy — • The reading of lessons from the Bible, Acts of Martyrs, or approved Fathers of the Church, forms an important element of Christian services in all rites since the beginning Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Lessons in the Liturgy … Catholic encyclopedia
Gradual — • In English often called Grail, is the oldest and most important of the four chants that make up the choir s part of the Proper of the Mass Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Gradual Gradual … Catholic encyclopedia
Gallican rite — The Gallican Rite is a historical sub grouping of the Roman Catholic liturgy in western Europe; it is not a single rite but actually a family of rites within the Western Rite which comprised the majority use of most of Christianity in western… … Wikipedia
