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Asphaltum is probably the substance denoted by the Heb. , chemar’; Arab. chomar (Sept. , Auth. Vers. slime,” Gen 11:3; Gen 14:10; Exo 2:3, where Luther, like the modern rabbins, translates by “clay”). The Hebrew and Arabic names probably refer to the reddish color of some of the specimens (Dioscorides, i, 99). (The Greek name, … Continue reading “Asphaltum”

Asphaltites SEE DEAD SEA. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Asphalt ASPHALT.See Bitumen. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Asphalt asfalt. See SLIME. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Asphalius a presbyter of Antioch and a zealous adherent of the heretic Aetius, was deputed by Eudoxius, after he had taken forcible possession of the see of Antioch, A.D. 358, to proceed to Constantinople and obtain the recognition of his episcopate from the emperor Constantius. Asphalius had obtained his object, and was just about to … Continue reading “Asphalius”

Aspetti, Tiziano an Italian nobleman and sculptor, was born at Padua in 1565, and was the nephew of Titian. He studied under Jacopo Sansovino at Venice, and did excellent work there in marble and in bronze. There are a number of his works in the Church of Sant’ Antonio at Padua. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, … Continue reading “Aspetti, Tiziano”

Aspertus (or Anlsbertus) a German ecclesiastical writer, was born about 830. It is an error that he was surnamed Albert. He was archchancellor, first secretary, and guard of the seals of king Arnulf. In 891 he became bishop of Ratisbon. He is regarded as the author of a part of the Annales Fuldenses. See Hoefer, … Continue reading “Aspertus (or Anlsbertus)”

Aspertino, Guinmo a. Bolognese painter, was born about 1460; studied under Ercole di Ferrara, and became a distinguished historical painter. His chief work was The Crucifixion, in the cathedral at Bologna, in 1491. He died in the prime of life. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Aspersorium 1. The stone soup or holy-water basin commonly found at the right-hand entrance of ancient churches, from which the faithful, taking holy water on entering, blessed themselves, making the sign of the cross. Many of these stoups, however, were destroyed, both by the Reformers and the Puritans. In the accounts of All-Souls’ College, Oxford, … Continue reading “Aspersorium”

Aspersion (1.) a name given by the early writers to baptism by pouring or sprinkling. SEE BAPTISM. (2.) In the Roman Church, sprinkling of person or things with the so-called holy water is called ” aspersion.” The water is mixed with salt, and blessed by a given form of benediction for use in the church … Continue reading “Aspersion”

Aspergillum or Aspersorium, the brush or mop from which holy water (q.v.) is sprinkled in the Roman Church. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature