Ephesians, Epistle to the
The letter which, in the manuscripts containing the Epistles of St. Paul, bears the title "To the Ephesians" comprises two parts distinctly separated by a doxology (Eph., iii, 20 s…
Ephesus, Robber Council of
The Acts of the first session of this synod were read at the Council of Chalcedon, 451, and have thus been preserved. The remainder of the Acts are known only through a Syriac tran…
Ephesus, Seven Sleepers of
One of the many examples of the legend about a man who falls asleep and years after wakes up to find the world changed.
Ephraim of Antioch
One of the defenders of the Faith of Chalcedon (451) against the Monophysites, b. at Amida in Mesopotamia; d. in 545.
Epicureanism
In its popular sense, the word stands for a refined and calculating selfishness, seeking not power or fame, but the pleasures of sense, particularly of the palate, and those in com…
Epiphanius
A translator of various Greek works in the middle of the sixth century of the Christian Era.
Epiphanius of Constantinople
Succeeded John II (518-20) as Patriarch of Constantinople.
Epiphanius of Salamis, Saint
Biographical article on the fourth-century monk and bishop.
Epistemology
That branch of philosophy which is concerned with the value of human knowledge.
Epistle (in Scripture)
The Old Testament exhibits two periods in its idea of an epistle: first, it presents the epistle under the general concept of a book or a writing; secondly, it regards the epistle …
Epping, Joseph
German astronomer and Assyriologist, b. at Neuenkirchen near Rhine in Westphalia, 1 Dec., 1835; d. at Exaeten, Holland, 22 Aug., 1894.
Erasmus, Desiderius
Article by Joseph Sauer. An extensive overview of the life, works and impact of this scholar.
Erastus and Erastianism
The name "Erastianism" is often used in a somewhat loose sense as denoting an undue subservience of the Church to the State.
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