Pontius Pilate
The Roman governor who condemned Jesus to death.
Archives: Glossary Terms
PRIEST
A priestA priest is a person who has the authority to perform religious rites. In New Testament times priests were responsible for daily offerings and…
Prisca
Prisca (a.k.a. Priscilla) was the wife of Aquila and a leader of the early church.
PROPHECY
ProphecyProphecy is the gift, inspired by God, of speaking and interpreting the divine will. Prophets such as Amos, Isaiah, and Ezekiel spoke words of judgment…
PROSELYTE
A proselyteA proselyte is a person who has been converted from one religion to another, specifically from paganism to Judaism in the Old Testament. In…
PSALM
A psalm is a song of praise. In the Old Testament 150 psalms comprise the psalterThe psalter is a volume containing the book of Psalms…
PSALTER
The psalter is a volume containing the book of Psalms (see PsalmA psalm is a song of praise. In the Old Testament 150 psalms comprise…