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Athos a mountain at the extremity of the promontory of Chalcis, in the province of Salonica, in European Turkey. It was an early resort of monks and anchorets, and is called Monte Santo, or Holy Mountain, in the lingua franca, and in Greek . There are now upon the sides of the mountain between twenty … Continue reading “Athos”

Athor (or Athyr) in Egyptian mythology, was a goddess of night, who, as such, was the hidden cause of all things. She was principally worshipped at Athribis, in the Delta, which city is said to have received its name from her. Upon certain coins of Athribis she appears as a womanly figure, with a spear … Continue reading “Athor (or Athyr)”

Athonaf is a name given by the Mohammedans to the procession made by pilgrims seven times round the Kaaba, or Black Stone, in the Beit-Allah, or Temple of Mecca, during the feast of Ramadan (q.v.). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Athom SEE ASS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

athlete, Christian (Greek: athletes, one trained in physical exercises) Term used in the spiritual combat against sin; suggested by the spiritual exercises of Saint Ignatius, Saint Paul (I Corinthians 9) compares the competitions of the athlete with the struggles of the soul. He also employs the title soldier of Christ (2 Timothy 2). Fuente: New … Continue reading “athlete, Christian”

Athleta Christi nobilis Hymn for Matins on 18 May , feast of Saint Venantius; written in the 17th century ; author unknown. There are three translations. The English title given is by Edward Caswall . Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Athlai (Hebrews Athlay’. , oppressive; Sept. v. r. , ), one of the sons of Bebai, who divorced his foreign wife married on the return from Babylon (Ezr 10:28). B.C. 459. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Athlai Ezr 10:28. Fuente: Fausset’s Bible Dictionary Athlai ATHLAI.A Jew who married a foreign wife (Ezr … Continue reading “Athlai”

Athirst * For ATHIRST see THIRST Fuente: Vine’s Dictionary of New Testament Words Athirst Rev 21:6 (b) This describes the heart hunger of those who seek satisfaction from the cisterns of this world which do not and cannot satisfy the craving of the soul. The same meaning is found in Rev 22:17. Fuente: Wilson’s Dictionary … Continue reading “Athirst”

Athingani SEE PAULICIANS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Athias, Joseph Born in Spain, probably in Cordova, at the beginning of the seventeenth century; died at Amsterdam, May 12, 1700. In 1661 and 1667 he issued two editions of the Hebrew Bible. Though carefully printed, they contain a number of mistakes in the vowel points and the accents. But as they were based on … Continue reading “Athias, Joseph”