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Athanasia, Saint and Widow was abbess of Tymia, in Greece; and was born in the island of JEgina, about, the beginning of the 9th century, of noble and pious parents. She was first married, against her will, to an officer of the imperial army, who was soon killed; and the emperor Michael, having by an … Continue reading “Athanasia, Saint and Widow”

Athalie Tragedy by Racine, based on the story in the Books of Kings and Paralipomenon. Christianity is foreshadowed in many moving passages and its destiny hangs in the balance. It was first performed, 1690 , and has been the theme of numerous composers. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

ATHALIAH A granddaughter of Omri, 2Ch 22:2, and daughter of Ahab and Jezebel, 2Ki 11:1 . Strangely enough, she was chosen as the wife of Jehoram, son of the pious Jehoshaphat king of Judah. Her pernicious influence drew into idolatry and crime both her husband and her son Ahaziah, 2Ch 21:6 22:3. After their premature … Continue reading “Athaliah”

Athaiah (Hebrews Athayah’, , perhaps the same as Asaiah; Sept. v), a son of Uzziah of the tribe of Judah, who returned to Jerusalem from Babylon (Neh 11:4). B.C. 536. SEE UTHAI. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Athaiah ATHAIAH.A man of Judah dwelling in Jerusalem (Neh 11:4). Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the … Continue reading “Athaiah”

Athach ATHACH, 1Sa 30:30.Unknown town in the south of Judah. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Athach athak (, athakh, lodging-place): One of the cities of Judah to which David sent from Ziklag the spoil of the Amalekites (1Sa 30:30). Its site is unknown. Driver, Budde, and Wellhausen identify it with Ether (Jos 15:42). Fuente: … Continue reading “Athach”

Athabasca (Northwest Territories). Suffragan of Saint Boniface; erected 8 April, 1862, by Pius IX. Bounded on the north by Vicariate of Mackenzie; on the east and southeast by the Vicariate of Saskatchewan; on the south by 55 N. lat.; on the west by the Rocky Mountains. The first vicar Apostolic was Bishop Henri Faraud, O.M.I., … Continue reading “Athabasca”

Atha Ben-Hakehm (or Al-Hakem Ibn-Atta) surnamed Mokanna (the veiled), a Moslem impostor, was born at Merv, Khorassan, in the 8th century. He was by trade a fuller, and pretended to be the embodiment of the living spirit of God. .By his knowledge of philosophy and chemistry he was enabled to perform wonders and draw about … Continue reading “Atha Ben-Hakehm (or Al-Hakem Ibn-Atta)”

Ateta ATETA (AV [Note: Authorized Version.] Teta), 1Es 5:28 = Hatita, Ezr 2:42, Neh 7:45. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Ateta a-teta (the King James Version Teta; Codex Alexandrinus , Ateta, Codex Vaticanus, om.): Head of a family of Levites; gate keepers who returned from the captivity with Zerubbabel (1 Esdras 5:28); called Hitita … Continue reading “Ateta”

Atesh in Persian mythology, is the holy fire which breaks forth from the naphtha- springs; and, lighted by Ormuzd himself, is worshipped as divine. As a consequence of this high honor, various other words are joined toAtesh-as for instance, Ateshbehram, the prayer, which is said five times a day, when the wood is brought for … Continue reading “Atesh”

Atergatis a-terga-tis. See ATARGATIS. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Atergatis Fig. 65Syrian coin Atergatis is the name of a Syrian goddess, whose temple is mentioned in 2Ma 12:26. That temple appears, by comparing 1Ma 5:43, to have been situated at Ashteroth-Karnaim. Her worship also flourished at Mabug (i.e. Bambyce), afterwards called Hierapolis according to Pliny. … Continue reading “Atergatis”