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Astreea (fairness), in Greek mythology, was a goddess whose descent is given differently. She was either a daughter of Jupiter and Themis, or of Astraeus and Hemera (goddess of the day), or of Apollo and Chrysothemis, and she is also often declared one and the same with Ceres, Isis, Fortuna, and Themis. In the Golden … Continue reading “Astreea”

Astray a-stra (, taah, to wander, to err; , planaomai, to go astray, each carrying the idea of being lost): With one exception (Exo 23:4 his ass going astray) used metaphorically of moral wandering, going astray in paths of error and sin, like sheep going astray (1Pe 2:25 the King James Version; Isa 53:6; Psa … Continue reading “Astray”

Astras, Paul Thirese David D a French prelate, was born at Tourves (Var), Oct. 15, 1772. The sentiments of piety which he manifested. from early youth were never abandoned in his ecclesiastical career, though beset by vicissitudes and painful tests. He bore the evils of the Revolution with a grand Christian resignation. Secretary, in 1798, … Continue reading “Astras, Paul Thirese David D”

Astragalomancy is a species of divination anciently practiced in a temple of Hercules in Achaia. It consisted in throwing small pieces with marks corresponding to the letters of the alphabet, the accidental arrangement of which formed the answer required. SEE DIVINATION. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Astragal (the knuckle-bone), a small semicircular moulding or bead either encircling a column or in other situations. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Astorini, Ella an Italian theologian, was born at Calabria in 1651. He took holy orders at the age of sixteen years, and devoted himself with ardor to the study of philosophy; and with so much zeal did he propagate the new doctrine throughout the kingdom of Naples that he was accused of magic. Fortunately for … Continue reading “Astorini, Ella”

Astori, Giovanni Antonio a learned Italian clergyman and antiquary, was born at Venice, Jan. 16, 1672, and soon made extraordinary proficiency in classical and polite literature. In 1698 he entered the Church. He became a member and secretary of the Academy of the Animosi at Venice, and was also a member of that of Arcadia … Continue reading “Astori, Giovanni Antonio”

Astorga, Emanuele D Baron, an eminent musical composer, was born in Sicily, Dec. 11, 1681. He was patronized by the emperor Leopold I, at whose court he passed some years. After the death of that sovereign, in 1705, he travelled considerably throughout Europe. He died Aug. 21, 1736. His chief work is a Stabat Mater, … Continue reading “Astorga, Emanuele D”

Astorga (ASTURIGA AUGUSTA.) Suffragan of Valladolid in Spain, dates it is said, from the third century. It was the principal church of the Asturias in 344, after a long eclipse was again an Episcopal see in 747, and exhibits since 841 a regular succession of bishops. It was at different times a suffragan of Braga … Continue reading “Astorga”

Astonishment, Astonished ASTONISHMENT, ASTONISHED.These terms occur with some frequency in Authorized and Revised Versions of OT, but in NT only in the historical books (except John), and in the Revised Version NT 1881, OT 1885 only in the Synoptic Gospels (except Act 3:12). They are always used in NT as an expression of one of … Continue reading “Astonishment, Astonished”