cherem

The doctrine enshrined in this word lies at the root of St. Paul's expressions touching the Atonement, e.g. in Gal., iii, 10-14; and it is the precise meaning of the word "cherem" which enables him to treat of our redemption from sin as he does; cf.

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

At some point in the mid-1650's (around the time of his cherem, or excommunication) Spinoza began studying Latin with Franciscus Van den Enden.

Spinoza's Political Philosophy Steinberg, Justin 2008

Rumor suggests Harlan Ellison may have written the original script; asked about the episode at 1978's IgunaCon II science fiction convention, however, Ellison described the episode as "a quiescently glistening cherem of pus."

A Star Trek Christmas 2005

Rumor suggests Harlan Ellison may have written the original script; asked about the episode at 1978's IgunaCon II science fiction convention, however, Ellison described the episode as "a quiescently glistening cherem of pus."

The Sudden Curve: 2005

Shaqez teshaqezent, vetaev tetaavenu, ki cherem hu.

Lag*B*Omer*Palooza | Jewschool 2007

After this latest outrage in Iran, many Orthodox authorities including, I understand, the Satmar put out cherem or excommunication orders on those JNK reps who took part in the conference.

Neturei Karta Hasidim Hangin’ With Ahmadinejad | Jewschool 2006

But it is doubted whether a rational creature could be made a cherem; but, in fact, there can hardly remain any room for doubt.

A Dissertation on Divine Justice 1616-1683 1967

As Jephthah, then, had devoted his daughter as a cherem, it seems hardly to admit of a doubt that the cause of his consternation and sorrow at meeting her was because that, according to the law, he had slain her, having devoted her to God in such a manner as not to be redeemed.

A Dissertation on Divine Justice 1616-1683 1967

It was, then, a cherem which by his vow Jephthah had vowed to the Lord, by no means to be redeemed, but accounted “most holy unto the Lord,” as in verses

A Dissertation on Divine Justice 1616-1683 1967

The city shall be a cherem, a devoted thing, at and all therein, to the Lord.

Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume II (Joshua to Esther) 1721