a small altar

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• ALTAR — (Heb. מִזְבֵּח, mizbe aḥ, derived from the root zbḥ (זבח), meaning to slaughter (as a sacrifice) ), originally the place where sacrificial slaughter was performed (e.g., the sacrifice of Isaac in Gen. 22). According to biblical law however,… …   Encyclopedia of Judaism

• Altar Cavity — • A small square or oblong chamber in the body of the altar, in which are placed the relics of two canonized martyrs Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Altar Cavity     Altar Cavity …   Catholic encyclopedia

• Altar Breads — • Bread is one of the two elements absolutely necessary for the sacrifice of the Eucharist Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Altar Breads     Altar Breads      …   Catholic encyclopedia

• Altar Bell — • A small bell placed on the credence or in some other convenient place on the epistle side of the altar Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Altar Bell     Altar Bell      …   Catholic encyclopedia

• Altar Vessels — • The chalice is the cup in which the wine and water of the Eucharistic Sacrifice is contained Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Altar Vessels     Altar Vessels      …   Catholic encyclopedia

• Altar cloth — Altar covered with white altar cloths. An (altar cloth) is used by various religious groups to cover an altar. Christianity, ancient Judaism, and Buddhism are among the world religions that use altar cloths. Because many altars are made of wood… …   Wikipedia

• Altar (in Liturgy) — • In the New Law the altar is the table on which the Eucharistic Sacrifice is offered Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Altar (in Liturgy)     Altar (in Liturgy) …   Catholic encyclopedia

• Altar Cloths — • The custom of using three altar cloths began probably in the ninth century, but at present it is of strict obligation for the licit celebration of Mass Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Altar Cloths     Altar Cloths …   Catholic encyclopedia

• Altar Candlesticks — • Consists of five parts: the foot, the stem, the knob about the middle of the stem, the bowl to receive the drippings of wax, and the pricket, i.e. the sharp point that terminates the stem on which the candle is fixed Catholic Encyclopedia.… …   Catholic encyclopedia

• Altar Frontal — • An appendage which covers the entire front of the altar, from the lower part of the table to the predella, and from the gospel corner to that of the epistle side Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Altar Frontal     Altar Fro …   Catholic encyclopedia

• Altar (disambiguation) — Altar may refer to:* Altar, a religious structure for sacrifices or offerings ** For the type of altar used in the Roman Catholic Church, see Altar (Catholicism) * Altar (band), a Dutch death metal band * Altar (dance music band), a Brazilian… …   Wikipedia