- blessing of children
Вестминстерский словарь теологических терминов. - М.: "Республика". Мак-Ким Дональд К.. 2004.
Вестминстерский словарь теологических терминов. - М.: "Республика". Мак-Ким Дональд К.. 2004.
BLESSING OF CHILDREN — Belief in the value and efficacy of parental blessing of children is attested to in biblical stories, such as those of Noah s blessing of Shem and Japheth (Gen. 9:26–27); Isaac s blessing of Jacob and Esau (Gen. 27, and 28:1–4); and Jacob s… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Blessing — • Aspects discussed are, I. Antiquity; II. Minister; III. Objects; IV. Efficacy; and V. Rite employed in administering Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Blessing Blessing … Catholic encyclopedia
Blessing — Bless ing, n. [AS. bletsung. See {Bless}, v. t.] 1. The act of one who blesses. [1913 Webster] 2. A declaration of divine favor, or an invocation imploring divine favor on some or something; a benediction; a wish of happiness pronounces. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Blessing ceremony of the Unification Church — The Blessing ceremony of the Unification Church is a wedding or marriage rededication ceremony sponsored by the Unification Church. It is given to married (or engaged) couples. Through it, members of the Unification Church believe, the couple is… … Wikipedia
Blessing (Roman Catholic Church) — In its widest acceptation Blessing has a variety of meanings in the sacred writings: * It has taken in a sense that is synonymous with praise; thus the Psalmist, I will bless the Lord at all times, His praise shall be always in my mouth (Ps.… … Wikipedia
Blessing Ceremony of the Unification Church — The Blessing ceremony of the Unification Church is considered by the Unification Church to be the most important and central ceremony in a person’s spiritual life. The Blessing is given to married (or engaged) couples. Through it, members of the… … Wikipedia
Blessing of same-sex unions in Christian churches — The blessing of same sex unions is currently an issue about which some Christian Churches are at present in disagreement with other Christian churches. These disagreements are primarily centered on the interpretation of various scripture passages … Wikipedia
blessing */ — UK [ˈblesɪŋ] / US noun Word forms blessing : singular blessing plural blessings 1) [countable] something good that you feel very grateful or lucky to have Having someone you can confide in is a real blessing. blessing for: The fine weather has… … English dictionary
blessing — bless|ing [ blesıŋ ] noun * 1. ) count something good that you feel very grateful or lucky to have: Having someone you can confide in is a real blessing. blessing for: The fine weather has been a blessing for farmers. it s a blessing (that): It s … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
blessing — bless|ing [ˈblesıŋ] n 1.) something that you have or something that happens which is good because it improves your life, helps you in some way, or makes you happy ▪ The dishwasher has been a real blessing! it is a blessing (that) ▪ It s a… … Dictionary of contemporary English