advance toward perfection
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progress — [präg′res, präa′rəs; ] chiefly Brit & Cdn [ prō′gres΄; ] for v. [ prō gres′, prəgres′] n. [ME progresse < L progressus, pp. of progredi < pro , before + gradi, to step, go: see PRO 2 & GRADE] 1. a moving forward or onward 2. forward course; … English World dictionary
MEIRI, MENAHEM BEN SOLOMON — (1249–1316), Provençal scholar and commentator of the Talmud. Meiri was born in Perpignan where he spent his whole life. His family, regarded as one of the most distinguished in Provence, originated from Carcassonne and Narbonne. Few… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Hilton, Walter — ▪ English mystic and author born c. 1340 died March 24, 1396, Thurgarton Priory, Nottinghamshire, Eng. devotional writer, one of the greatest English mystics of the 14th century. Hilton studied at the University of Cambridge before… … Universalium
mature — ma·ture /mə tu̇r, chu̇r/ vb ma·tured, ma·tur·ing vt: to bring to maturity a policy matured by the death of the insured vi: to become due, payable, or enforceable; specif: to entitle one to immediate enjoyment of benefits her pension right matured … Law dictionary
mature — I. a. 1. Perfected by time, complete, perfect, ripe, full grown. 2. Prepared, ready, well considered, well digested, completed, ripe. II. v. a. 1. Ripen. 2. Perfect, bring to perfection, bring to maturity, advance toward perfection. III. v. n … New dictionary of synonyms
Ascetical theology — is the organized study or presentation of spiritual teachings found in Christian Scripture and the Church Fathers that help the faithful to more perfectly follow Christ and attain to Christian perfection . The word ascetic is from the Greek word… … Wikipedia
Islamic arts — Visual, literary, and performing arts of the populations that adopted Islam from the 7th century. Islamic visual arts are decorative, colourful, and, in religious art, nonrepresentational; the characteristic Islamic decoration is the arabesque.… … Universalium
PHILOSOPHY, JEWISH — This article is arranged according to the following outline: WHAT IS JEWISH PHILOSOPHY? recent histories of jewish philosophy biblical and rabbinic antecedents bible rabbinic literature hellenistic jewish philosophy philo of alexandria biblical… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
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Herbert Hoover: Inaugural Address — ▪ Primary Source Monday, March 4, 1929 This occasion is not alone the administration of the most sacred oath which can be assumed by an American citizen. It is a dedication and consecration under God to the highest office in service… … Universalium
