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Athenognes was a martyr who lived at the same time with Clement of Alexandria, and who is said by St. Basil to have been burned to death. Before his death he composed a morning and an evening hymn, which he left as a memorial of him to his disciples (St. Basil, De Spiritu S. cap. … Continue reading “Athenognes”

Athenobius (), a friend of the Syrian king Antiochus (VII) Sidetes, sent by him as a special ambassador to Simon, the Jewish high-priest. to demand possession of the chief fortresses of Palestine; which being refused, the envoy, although greatly impressed with what he saw of the splendor of Jerusalem, yet returned enraged to his inaster … Continue reading “Athenobius”

Athenmea a festival held in honor of Athena (q.v.) among the ancient Greeks. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Athenians, The Athe’nians, The. Natives of Athens. Act 17:21. Fuente: Smith’s Bible Dictionary

Athenians a-theni-ans , Athenaoi: Inhabitants of Athens. Luke has a remark on their curiosity and their delight in novelty (Act 17:21). See ATHENS. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Athenians [Athe’nians] The dwellers in Athens. Act 17:21-22. Fuente: Concise Bible Dictionary

Athenian (, Act 18:21, rendered of Athens in Act 18:22, also in 2Ma 6:7; 2Ma 9:15), an inhabitant of the city of ATHENS SEE ATHENS (q.v.). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Athene, Or Pallas Athene the Greek goddess corresponding, as we have said, to the Roman Minerva, was one of the few truly grand ethical divinities of Greek mythology. Different accounts are given of her origin and parentage, probably from the jumbling together of local legends; but the best known, and, in ancient times, the most … Continue reading “Athene, Or Pallas Athene”

Athenagoras Second-century, Athenian philosopher, and Christian convert, who wrote a plea for justice towards persecuted Christians. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Athenagoras A Christian apologist of the second half of the second century of whom no more is known than that he was an Athenian philosopher and a convert to Christianity. Of his writings there have … Continue reading “Athenagoras”

Athenaeum is a general name for the temples of Athena; a temple at Athens, dedicated to Athena, in which poets and orators assembled to recite their works and instruct the young. From this the name was applied to a school founded at Rome, on the Capitoline. Hill, by the emperor Hadrian, which long continued an … Continue reading “Athenaeum”

Athena a name given Minerva by the Greeks, because she was never nursed as other children, but was brought forth from her father’s head in full strength. Plato, however, thinks she was so named because of her skill in divine things, while others say because she was never enslaved. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and … Continue reading “Athena”