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Zacchur (1Ch 4:26). SEE ZACCUR. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Zacchur A Simeonite of Mishma’s family (1Ch 4:26). Father of Shimei. Fuente: Fausset’s Bible Dictionary Zacchur zakur. See ZACCUR. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Zacchur [Zac’chur] Son of Hamuel a Simeonite. 1Ch 4:26. Fuente: Concise Bible Dictionary Zacchur A Simeonite. 1Ch 4:26 … Continue reading “Zacchur”

ZACCHEUS Just, from the Hebrew Zaccai, Neh 7:14, a worthy tax-gatherer at Jericho, who in order to see Christ took a position in a sycamore-tree, by which He was about to pass. The Savior drawing near and knowing his heart, called him to come down, and proposed to become his guest. As he held office … Continue reading “Zaccheus”

Zacchai (“pure”.) Hebrew of Zacchaeus; 760 of the family of Zacchai returned with Zerubbabel (Ezr 2:9; Neh 7:14). Fuente: Fausset’s Bible Dictionary

Zacchaeus (, for the Heb. Zaccai [q.v.]), the name of two Jews, mentioned the one in the Apocrypha, and the other in the New Test. 1. An officer of Judas Maccabaeus left with two others to besiege the citadel of Zion (2Ma 10:19). Grotius, from a mistaken reference to 1 Macc. 5, 56, wishes to … Continue reading “ZACCHAEUS”

Zacchaeans is a local name for the Gnostics, mentioned by Epiphanius (Haeres. 26:3), but without adding where they were so called. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Zaccaria, Francesco Antonio Theologian, historian, and prolific writer, born at Venice, 27 March, 1714; died in Rome, 10 October, 1795. He joined the Austrian province of the Society of Jesus, 18 October, 1731, taught grammar and rhetoric at Gorz, and wa ordained priest at Rome in 1740. He spent some time in poastoral work and … Continue reading “Zaccaria, Francesco Antonio”

Zaccaria, Antonio Maria an Italian monk, founder of the congregation of the Barnabites, was born at Cremona in 1500. He studied at first medicine and philosophy at Padua, and afterwards theology also. Having received holy orders, he settled at Milan, where, in 1525, he joined the fraternity of Eternal Wisdom, and where he soon, in … Continue reading “Zaccaria, Antonio Maria”

Zaccaria, Anthony, Saint Confessor, founder of the Barnabites, born Cremona, Italy , 1502; died there, 1539. He studied theology and medicine and received Holy Orders, 1528. He worked among the poor at Milan, and established the Confraternity of Eternal Wisdom and the congregation of secular clergy to relieve the conditions in northern Italy . Canonized … Continue reading “Zaccaria, Anthony, Saint”

Zaccai (Heb. Zakkay’, pure; Sept. v.r. ), the ancestor of 760 of the Israelites who returned from Babylon (Ezra 2, 9; Neh 7:14). B.C. ante 536. SEE ZABBAI; SEE ZACCHAEUS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Zaccai pure, one whose “sons” returned with Zerubbabel to Jerusalem (Ezra 2:9; Neh. 7:14). (See ZABBAI) Fuente: … Continue reading “Zaccai”

Zacatecas (DE ZACATECAS). Diocese in the Republic of Mexico, suffragan of Guadalajara. Its area is almost he same as that of the State of Zacatecas. Its population (1910) 475,863. The bishop and governor of the state reside in Zacatecas, which has 25,905 inhabitants (census of 1910), situated 2442 metres of above sea level. This territory … Continue reading “Zacatecas”