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Averso, Rafaele an Italian monk of the Order of Clerks Regulars. Minors, was of San Severo, near Salerno, in Naples. Five times he was. elected general of his order, and was offered the bishoprics of Nocera and Nardo, both of which he refused. He died at Rome, June 10, 1657, being sixty-eight years of age. … Continue reading “Averso, Rafaele”

AVERSION Hatred or dislike. Dr. Watts and others oppose aversion to desire. When we look, say they, upon an object as good, it excites desire; but when we look upon an object as evil, it awakens what we call aversion or avoidance. But Lord Kaims observes that aversion is opposed to affection, and not to … Continue reading “aversion”

Averse a-vurs , shubh, to turn back, retreat): Quiet, peaceful wanderers (Mic 2:8). Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Aversa, Diocese of Comprising twenty-one towns in the Province of Caserta and twelve in the Province of Naples, it is under the immediate jurisdiction of the Holy See. This city is of relatively recent origin. It arose in the eleventh century on the ruins of Atella, a city of the Oscians, famous for their piquant … Continue reading “Aversa, Diocese of”

Averruncus in Roman mythology, was a deity who was implored to avert any threatening danger. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Averroists is a name for those who hold the opinions of Averroes (q.v.). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Averroism, Latin The commentaries on Aristotle written by Averroes (Ibn Roshd) in the 12th century became known to the Western scholars in translations by Michael Scottus, Hermannus Alemannus, and others at the beginning of the 13th century. Many works of Aristotle were also known first by such translations from Arabian texts, though there existed translations … Continue reading “Averroism, Latin”

Averroes (or Averrhoes), Abul-Walid Mohammed Ibn- Ahmed (surnamed el-Hajid), an illustrious Arabian philosopher and physician, was born at Cordova, Spain, in 1120. The name is a corruption of Aben- or Ibn-Roshd. He studied theology, jurisprudence, medicine, and philosophy under the best masters, and was intimate with men who were leaders of scientific thought in Spain … Continue reading “Averroes (or Averrhoes), Abul-Walid Mohammed Ibn- Ahmed”

Averroes (Ibn Roshd; 1126 -1198 ) Arabian philosopher, born Cordova, Spain; died Morocco. He is the author of an important medical work, and is also known for his “Commentaries” on Aristotle and original philosophic treatises. Thomas Aquinas, although refuting him, spoke of his views with respect. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Averroes (Abul Walid Mahommed Ibn … Continue reading “Averroes”

Averoult (or Dauroult), Antoine a French Jesuit and theologian, a native of Artois, died in 1614. He wrote, Catechismus Historicus:-Pii. Gemitus Catholicorum: Remedia Spiritualia contra Pestem. See Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature