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Asgaard Asgaard (from As, plural Aeser, or in English, “Ases”–Norwegian for the gods–and gaard, “yard”, i.e. enclosure, garden; the Garden of the Gods). It was the great place where the Ases and their wives, Asesses (Norse, Asynjer), dwelt apart, and from which they ruled. A bridge called Bilrast led to it. In the middle of … Continue reading “Asgaard”

Asetas (or rather Asai’as, v), one of the ” sons” of Annas that divorced his Gentile wife after the exile (1Es 9:32); evidently the ISHIJAH SEE ISHIJAH (q.v.) of the genuine text (Ezr 10:31). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Aserer (), one of the heads of the templeservants that returned from the captivity (1 Esdr. v, 32); evidently the SISERA SEE SISERA (q.v.) of the true text (Ezr 2:53). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Aserer ase-rer See SERAR. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Asera is the title of an Etruscan goddess who is armed with a hatchet. Aisera occurs in Etruscan inscriptions; and cesar, according to Suetonius, meant “a god.” SEE ASHERAH. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Aser (Asher) (1) Eighth son of Jacob and Zelpha, handmaid of Lia, Jacob’s wife. (2) One of the 12 tribes of Israel, descended from Aser. Its territory, described in Josue, included 22 cities, one of which is the modern Acre. The fertility of the land gave rise to the saying that in Aser oil flowed … Continue reading “Aser”

Asenheim SEE ASAHERIM. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Aseneth The daughter of Putiphare (Poti-phera), priest of On. The Pharaoh of Egypt gave her to wife to the Hebrew Patriarch Joseph; and she bore him two sons, Manasses and Ephraim (Genesis 41:45-50; 46:20). In the ancient polity of the Egyptians the priests were second in honour only to the Pharaoh; hence the Pharaoh of … Continue reading “Aseneth”

Asenath, History of The Life and Confession of Asenath, daughter of Pentephres of Heliopolis; a Narrative (of what happened) when the beautiful Joseph took her to wife.” Such is the full title of a short religious romance published by Fabricius. He gave at first a Latin text; afterwards a much fuller Greek original of eight … Continue reading “Asenath, History of”

ASENATH Daughter of Potipherag, priest or prince of On; given in marriage by Pharaoh to Joseph, as adding honor and strength to his high office. She was the mother of Iphraim and Manasseh, Gen 41:45 ; 46:20. Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Asenath (Heb. Asenath’, , on the signif. see below; Sept. v.r. ), … Continue reading “Asenath”

Asella, St was a Roman virgin who, at twelve years of age, began to dedicate herself entirely to the service of God by fasting, mortification, silence, and prayer. After the retreat of St. Jerome, which was preceded by that of Sts. Paula and Eustochia, Asella remained alone at Rome, where Palladius testifies to have seen … Continue reading “Asella, St”