Lectionary Calendar

Sunday, December 22nd, 2024
the Fourth Week of Advent

Attention!

Tired of seeing ads while studying? Now you can enjoy an "Ads Free" version of the site for as little as 10¢ a day and support a great cause!
Click here to learn more!

Bible Encyclopedias
Genius

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Search for…

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z

Prev Entry
Genga, Girolamo

Next Entry
Genius Attendant.

Resource Toolbox

Print Article

Additional Links

[image]

in Roman mythology. The belief in invisible protecting spirits, or beings who care for the welfare of single persons, is found among many people and nations, but nowhere was the doctrine of genii so perfect as in Rome; there there was a distinct belief in deities, who were given to every man from the time of birth. These deities were worshipped partly on general festive days, partly each for himself. Thus a genius was especially a protecting spirit of man. This belief extended still further; every important work and object had its genius or genii.

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Genius'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/g/genius.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.

Bible Encyclopedias Genius

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Bible Encyclopedias
Genius