Ecclus.

Omitting some passages in the Old Testament which are sometimes invoked, but which are too vague and uncertain in their reference to be urged in proof (v.g. Tobias, iv, 18; Ecclus., vii, 37; etc.), it is enough to notice here the classical passage in II Machabees, xii,

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 4: Clandestinity-Diocesan Chancery 1840-1916 1913

Ecclus., xxiii, 10, appears to prohibit only a wanton use of the Divine name, though it cannot be denied that Jehovah is not employed as frequently in the more recent canonical books of the

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 8: Infamy-Lapparent 1840-1916 1913

Similar teaching occurs in Ecclus., 24, in a discourse which Wisdom is declared to utter in "the assembly of the Most High", i.e. in the presence of the angels.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 15: Tournely-Zwirner 1840-1916 1913

Ecclus., l, with Simon I, and which, in consequence, refers the composition of the book to about a century earlier (about 280 B.C.)

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 5: Diocese-Fathers of Mercy 1840-1916 1913

For those only who, even then, obstinately cling to their sin does the saying of Ecclus., v, 7, assume a sombre meaning "mercy and wrath quickly come from him, and his wrath looketh upon sinners".

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 11: New Mexico-Philip 1840-1916 1913

The time of Nathan's death is not given, but his name is mentioned in Ecclus., xlvii, 1.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 10: Mass Music-Newman 1840-1916 1913

Thus the words of Ecclus., xxxii, 1, 5: "Have they made thee ruler? ... hinder not music" are sometimes applied to College presidents assuming the burden of their office; we need not say that the words of Sacred Scripture have quite a different meaning.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize 1840-1916 1913

Thus the name stands without comment at the head of the genealogies at the beginning of I Paralipomenon; it is mentioned likewise in Tobias, viii, 8; Osee, vi, 7; Ecclus., xxxv, 24, etc. The

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize 1840-1916 1913

Ecclus., xlii, 9, bth l'b mtmnt sqr where the margin reads mtmwn, "to the father his daughter is as ill-gotten treasure."

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 9: Laprade-Mass Liturgy 1840-1916 1913

Now for the Sapiential proofs: In Ecclus., xxiv, 7, Wisdom is described as uncreated, the "first born of the Most High before all creatures", "from the beginning and before the World was I made"

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 7: Gregory XII-Infallability 1840-1916 1913