Christian Cyclopedia

Latin consonantal “i” written often as “j” (see also Ju—— is found, among others, in words such as ius “law” and iustitia “righteousness” Other examples include iam “already” and Iesus “Jesus”.

See Canon Law, 3.

(Lat. “divine right”). God's right and authority over man; His principles, laws, or orders for man. lure divino (or iuris divini) means by (or of) divine law or arrangement, hence unalterable; iure humano (or iuris humani; from ius humanum, “human right”) means by (or of) human arrangement, hence alterable. Cf. AC XXVIII 19, 21, 22, 29, 63.

Laws governing aliens subject to Rome and international intercourse bet. Roman citizens and aliens. Sometimes a synonym for natural* law.

See Natural Law.

See Natural Law.

See Canon Law, 3.

See Canon Law, 3.

(Lat. “for. righteousness”). Term used to refer not to our righteousness but that of another, Christ.

See Image of God, 4.

(Lat. “original righteousness”). Righteousness of Adam and Eve before the fall* of man.