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Given the Encyclopedia's 1907-1914 publication date, potential benefits of relying on it for "authoritative information on the entire cycle of Catholic interests" in the 21st century are not explicitly stated in the provided passages. However, the passages do indicate that the encyclopedia was designed to provide "authoritative information on the entire cycle of Catholic interests, action and doctrine" [1]. This suggests that, at the time of its publication, it was intended to be a comprehensive and reliable source. Additionally, the work is in the public domain in the United States because it was published before January 1, 1931 [1].
Potential drawbacks of relying on this specific source in the 21st century, due to its publication date, are also not explicitly detailed in the passages. However, the passages do highlight that the encyclopedia was compiled based on sources and differing critical views, such as the Pentateuch being regarded as either a continuous work or a compilation of several documents of diverse origins and dates [4]. This suggests that the interpretations and information presented may reflect the scholarly consensus and approaches prevalent during the early…
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← Catholic Encyclopedia ( 1913 ) → related portals : Reference works Shortcut : CE also referred to today as the Old Catholic Encyclopedia ; an English-language encyclopedia published by The Encyclopedia Press. The first volume appeared in March 1907 and it was completed in April 1914, and was designed to give "authoritative information on the entire cycle of Catholic interests, action and doctrine". Supplement 1 included here. 42098 Catholic Encyclopedia 1913 Contents (not listed in original) Front Matter To the Knights of Columbus Preface Tables of Abbreviations Volume 1: Aachen–Assize…
← Abstemii Catholic Encyclopedia (1913) Abstinence by James David O'Neill Physical Effects of Abstinence → From volume 1 of the work. 90454 Catholic Encyclopedia (1913) — Abstinence James David O'Neill Abstinence. —Inasmuch as abstinence signifies abstaining from food, the Bible narrative points to the first instance wherein such a course of conduct was imposed by law (Gen., ii, l6, 17). The obvious purpose of this mandate was to lead the moral head of the human race to recognize the necessary dependence of creature upon Creator. The hour which witnessed the transgression of this law marked…
← Absinthe Catholic Encyclopedia (1913) The Absolute by Edward Aloysius Pace Absolution → From volume 1 of the work. 90451 Catholic Encyclopedia (1913) — The Absolute Edward Aloysius Pace Absolute, The, a term employed in modern philosophy with various meanings, but applied generally speaking to the Supreme Being. It signifies (1) that which is complete and perfect; (2) that which exists by its own nature and is consequently independent of everything else; (3) that which is related to no other being; (4) the sum of all being, actual and potential (Hegel). In the first and the second of…
For works with similar titles, see Aaron . ← Aachen Catholic Encyclopedia (1913) Aaron by Charles Léon Souvay Aaron (2) → From volume 1 of the work. 89198 Catholic Encyclopedia (1913) — Aaron Charles Léon Souvay Aaron , brother of Moses, and High Priest of the Old Law. I. Life. — Altogether different views are taken of Aaron's life, according as the Pentateuch, which is the main source on the subject, is regarded as one continuous work, composed by Moses or under his supervision—hence most trustworthy in the narration of contemporary events—or as a compilation of several documents of divers…
← Physical Effects of Abstinence Catholic Encyclopedia (1913) Abstraction by Francis Patrick Duffy Abthain → From volume 1 of the work. 90456 Catholic Encyclopedia (1913) — Abstraction Francis Patrick Duffy Abstraction (Lat. abs , from; trahere , to draw) is a process (or a faculty) by which the mind selects for consideration some one of the attributes of a thing to the exclusion of the rest. With some writers, including the Scholastics, the attributes selected for attention are said to be abstracted; with others, as Kant and Hamilton, the term is applied to the exclusion of the attributes…
More questions about this book
- Explain the stated purpose of the Catholic Encyclopedia (1913) and how the "A and Ω" entry serves as a concrete example of fulfilling that purpose.
- Imagine you are explaining to a curious non-theologian: how does the symbol "Alpha and Omega," as described in the text, encapsulate the concept of Christ's divinity, drawing specifically from the provided scriptural and historical references?
- The text identifies the Catholic Encyclopedia as providing "authoritative information." Analyze how the evidence presented in the "A and Ω" entry (e.g., specific dates, authors, monument) supports or potentially limits this claim of authority from a modern perspective.
- If the goal of the "A and Ω" entry is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the symbol, what information, if any, do you feel is missing or could be further elaborated upon based on the brief excerpt, and why would this addition be valuable?