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Arillaga, Basilio Manuel, D.D superior of the Jesuits in Mexico, and rector of the College of San Ildefonso, of whose early life we have no record, died in the prison of San Ildefonso, Aug. 25,1867, of the privations to which he was subjected. Dr. Arillaga was over eighty years of age, and was arrested by … Continue reading “Arillaga, Basilio Manuel, D.D”

Aright a-rt: In a right way, correctly, going straight to the point, without error or deviation. Set aright (Job 11:13; Wiener, Pentateuchal Studies 78 8). Its use in Psa 50:23 is without authority in the Hebrew text; hence in italics. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Aright * For ARIGHT (RV of 2Ti 2:15) see HANDLE, … Continue reading “Aright”

Aries (Arelate), an ancient archiepiscopal see in Lower Provence, on the left of the Rhone, seven leagues from its mouth, about one hundred and eighty-six leagues from Paris. It is said to derive its name from Ara elata, a high altar raised here in pagan times. A number of councils and synods were held at … Continue reading “Aries”

ARIEL The lion of God, one of Ezra’s chief men, Ezr 8:16 . This word is used, in 2Sa 24:25 ; 1Ch 11:22, as a descriptive or perhaps a family name of two lion-like men of Moab. In another sense, Ezekiel applies it to the altar of God, Eze 43:15, and Isaiah to Jerusalem, as … Continue reading “Ariel”

Arieh (Heb. Aryeh’, only with the art., , the lion; Sept. ), the name apparently of one of the body-guard slain with King Pekahiah at Samaria (2Ki 15:25). B.C. 757. SEE ARGOB. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Arieh the lion, the name of one of the body-guard slain with Pekahiah at Samaria … Continue reading “Arieh”

Aridius (Aredius, or Aregius), St Vulgarly called a rige, or a ride. He was the bishop of Lyons, succeeded Secundinus about 603, and died in 613. What possible title this bishop has to be enrolled among the saints of the Church it is hard to conceive. Fredigarius, in his Chronicle (p. 605, 609, Ruinart’s ed.), … Continue reading “Aridius (Aredius, or Aregius), St”

Aridatha (Heb. Aridatha’, , same etymol. as Aridai; Sept. v. r. ), the sixth of the ten sons of Haman, slain by the Jews in Babylonia (Est 9:8). B.C. cir. 473. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Aridatha ARIDATHA (Est 9:8).The sixth son of Haman, put to death by the Jews. Fuente: Hastings’ … Continue reading “Aridatha”

Aridai (Heb. Ariday’, , of Persian origin, perhaps meaning strong; Sept. ), the ninth 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 Aridai ARIDAI or ARIDATHA. Est 9:8-9. Fuente: Fausset’s Bible Dictionary Aridai ARIDAI (Est 9:9).The ninth of … Continue reading “Aridai”

Aribo Archbishop of Mainz; date of birth unknown; d. 6 April, 1032; son of Arbo, Count Palatine in Laubenthal, and Adela, and one of the most important churchmen of his time. Choosing an ecclesiastical career, he became successively deacon in the church of Salzburg, and chaplain to his kinsman, the Emperor, Henry II, who appointed … Continue reading “Aribo”

Ariath a city mentioned in the Notitia Ecclesiastica, and thought by Porter (Damascus, 2, 136) to be the present large city Ary, nearly three hours north of Busrah, at the west base of the Hauran mountains (Van de Velde, Memoir, p. 288). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature