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Aristeas, Epistle of In spite of the many editions and translations which exist of this famous epistle, furnishing us with the history of the origin of the Septuagint (q.v.), no critical Greek text has as yet been given to the learned world. That it could have been done we may see from Hody’s remark in … Continue reading “Aristeas, Epistle of”

Aristeas A name given in Josephus (Ant. XII, ii passim) to the author of a letter ascribing the Greek translation of the Old Testament to six interpreters sent into Egypt from Jerusalem at the request of the librarian of Alexandria. (See SEPTUAGINT VERSION.) ———————————– The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume ICopyright © 1907 by Robert Appleton CompanyOnline … Continue reading “Aristeas”

Aristarchus of Thessalonica, Saint (1st century ) Disciple of Saint Paul whom he accompanied in his Apostolic missions (Acts, 20; 27) to Ephesus , Corinth, Jerusalem , and finally Rome. In the Epistle to the Colossians, Paul calls him “my fellow prisoner.” Venerated as a martyr , 4 August . Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

ARISTARCHUS A native of Thessalonica, a faithful fellow-laborer with Paul, Mal 20:4 27:2 Phm 1:24. His life was endangered in the riot at Ephesus, excited by the silversmiths, Mal 19:29 ; but having escaped, he continued with Paul, and was a prisoner with him at Rome, Col 4:10 . Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary … Continue reading “Aristarchus”

Arise, Arose, Arouse, Raise, Rise, Rouse “to stand up or to make to stand up,” according as its use is intransitive or transitive (ana, “up,” histemi, “to stand”), is used (a) of a physical change of position, e.g., of “rising” from sleep, Mar 1:35; from a meeting in a synagogue, Luk 4:29; of the illegal … Continue reading “Arise, Arose, Arouse, Raise, Rise, Rouse”

Arisai (Heb. Arisay’, , from Sanscrit Arjasay, arrow of Aria; Sept. v. r. ), the eighth of the ten sons of Haman slain by the Jews of Babylonia (Est 9:9). B.C. cir. 473. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Arisai Est 9:9. Fuente: Fausset’s Bible Dictionary Arisai ARISAI (Est 9:9).The eighth son of … Continue reading “Arisai”

Aripol SEE AREPOL. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Ariosto, Ludovico Called “The Italian Homer”. He was the son of Nicolo Ariosto, Governor of Reggio, and Daria Malaguzzi, born at Reggio in Emilia, 8 September, 1474; died at Ferrara, 6 June, 1533. Ludovico was the eldest of ten children, and on the death of his father, in 1500, became head of the family. When … Continue reading “Ariosto, Ludovico”

ARIOCH 1. King of Ellasar, and ally of Chedorlaomer, Gen 14:1 .2. A captain of Nebuchadnezzar’s guard, Dan 2:14 . Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Arioch (Heb. Arsyok’, , from the Sanscrit Arjaka, venerable, or perhaps from the Heb. , a lion; Sept. [v. r. in Daniel , in Tob. ], Josephus , Ant. … Continue reading “Arioch”

Arinthaeus, a general under Valens Arinthaeus, a general under Valens, with whom St. Basil corresponds, and from whom he seeks protection for a friend in difficulty (Ep. 179). On his death Basil writes a letter of consolation to his widow, in which he dwells on his remarkable endowments, his striking personal beauty and strength, as … Continue reading “Arinthaeus, a general under Valens”