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Stichometrical — Stich o*met ric*al, a. Of or pertaining to stichometry; characterized by stichs, or lines. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
stichometrical — adjective see stichometric … Useful english dictionary
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Stichometry — is a term applied to the measurement (μέτρον) of ancient texts by στίχοι (lit. rows ) or verses of a fixed standard length.It was the custom of the Greeks and Romans to estimate the length of their literary works by measured lines. In poetical… … Wikipedia
The Shepherd of Hermas — (sometimes just called The Shepherd ) is a Christian work of the second century, considered a valuable book by many Christians, and occasionally considered canonical scripture by some of the early Church fathers. The Shepherd had great authority… … Wikipedia
stichometry — stichometric /stik euh me trik/, stichometrical, adj. stichometrically, adv. /sti kom i tree/, n. the practice of writing a prose text in lines, often of slightly differing lengths, that correspond to units of sense and indicate phrasal rhythms.… … Universalium
Doctrine of Addai — • Syriac document which relates the conversion of Edessa Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Doctrine of Addai Doctrine of Addai … Catholic encyclopedia
Elijah — • Old Testament prophet Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Elijah Elijah † Catholic E … Catholic encyclopedia
Hermas — • First or second century, author of the book called The Shepherd (Poimen, Pastor), a work which had great authority in ancient times and was ranked with Holy Scripture Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Hermas … Catholic encyclopedia
St. Cyprian of Carthage — St. Cyprian of Carthage † Catholic Encyclopedia ► St. Cyprian of Carthage (Thaschus Cæcilius Cyprianus). Bishop and martyr. Of the date of the saint s birth and of his early life nothing is known. At the time of his conversion to… … Catholic encyclopedia
