CASTE — rank in society of an exclusive nature due to birth or origin, such as prevails among the Hindus especially. Among them there are originally two great classes, the twice born and the once born, i. e. those who have passed through a second… … The Nuttall Encyclopaedia
Priestly Blessing — Large crowds congregate on Passover at the Western Wall to receive the priestly blessing Halakhic texts relating to this article: Torah: Numbers 6:23–27 … Wikipedia
Caste — Castes are hereditary systems of , endogamy, social culture, social class, and political power. In a caste society, the assignment of individuals to places in the social hierarchy is determined by social group and cultural heritage. Although… … Wikipedia
Warrior caste — can refer to; Kshatriya A Kshatriya is a member of the military or reigning order, according to the law code of Manu the second ranking caste of the Indian varna system of four castes, the first being the Brahmin or priestly caste, the third the… … Wikipedia
Boyar (caste) — Infobox caste caste name=Boyar classification= Warriors, and Peasants. subdivisions=Multiple populated states=South India languages=Regional Languages religions=HinduismA boyar , also spelled boya ( = Hunter) is the name of a caste. A leader of a … Wikipedia
Newar caste system — The Newar caste system is the system by which Newars, the indigenous people of Nepal s Kathmandu Valley, are divided into groups on the basis of their occupations.[1] Contents 1 Distinguishing features 2 Marriage customs 3 List of castes … Wikipedia
Newa Caste — Newar Caste refer to the various subdivision of Newars on the basis of designated occupation. List of castes(note: this list does not mention all the castes found in Newar society. until a detailed and accurate list is provided, use it only to… … Wikipedia
BRAHMINS — priestly caste within HINDUISM. This is the anglicized form of the SANSKRIT BRHMAA one endowed with Brahman or sacred power derived from sacrificial ritual. They were the highest of the four Varnas or CASTES of Vedic Society and retain high… … Concise dictionary of Religion
priesthood — /preest hood/, n. 1. the condition or office of a priest. 2. priests collectively. [bef. 900; ME presthed(e), presthod(e), OE preosthad. See PRIEST, HOOD] * * * Office of a spiritual leader expert in the ceremonies of worship and the performance… … Universalium
Priesthood — • Brief yet thorough examination of this sacrament Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Priesthood Priesthood † … Catholic encyclopedia
