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Altenburg, Duchy of SEE SAXE-ALTENBURG. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Altenburg Conference Altenburg is a city of Germany, capital of Saxe-Altenburg, twenty-six miles south of Leipsic. A conference of divines was held there in the year 1568, by order of Augustus, prince elector of Saxony, and John William, duke of Weimar. The occasion of the call was the disputes between the different parties of Lutherans … Continue reading “Altenburg Conference”

Altenburg a Benedictine abbey, in Lower Austria, was founded by Hildeburg, countess of Buige. In 1144 a number of monks settled there from St. Lambrecht, in Styria. Till 1878 this abbey had forty-five abbots, the first of whom was Gottfried. Altenburg was several times destroyed by fire, twice by the Hussites, and suffered greatly from … Continue reading “Altenburg”

Altenasochites a Mohammedan sect, also called Munasichites; both names having reference to their belief in the Pythagorean doctrine of the transmigration of souls. SEE METEMPSYCHOSIS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Alten-Oetting (Or Altotting) a village of Upper Bavaria, pleasantly situated in a fertile plain near the river Inn. It is frequented by thousands of Roman Catholics from Austria, Bavaria, and Swabia, on account of a famous image of the Virgin Mary (the Black Virgin) which it possesses. The Redemptorist fathers, invited here in 1838, have … Continue reading “Alten-Oetting (Or Altotting)”

Altdorfer (Or Altorfer), Albert a German painter and engraver, was born at Altdorf, in Bavaria. in 1488. He probably studied under Albert Durer There are some of his paintings at Ratisbon which are much praised. He was quite distinguished among that class of engravers called the little masters. He executed over one hundred and seventy … Continue reading “Altdorfer (Or Altorfer), Albert”

Altaschith destroy not, the title of Ps. 57, 58, 59, and 75. It was probably the name of some song to the melody of which these psalms were to be chanted. Fuente: Easton’s Bible Dictionary Altaschith The title of Psalm 57; 58; 59; 75: The maxim of David amidst persecutions, embodying the spirit of his … Continue reading “Altaschith”

altars of the tabernacle The altar of holocaust was within the court of the Tabernacle to the east of the entrance. It was of setim wood covered with plates of brass, the whole structure filled with rocks and earth, and measured 5 cubits square and 3 in height. The altar of incense, used for incense … Continue reading “altars of the tabernacle”

altars in the temple of Jerusalem The altar of holocaust was located in front of the Temple proper and the altar of incense stood in the Holy Place before the veil covering the door to the Holy of Holies. The ordinances regarding the former are contained in Exodus , 20, and Deuteronomy, 17. Solomon’s altar … Continue reading “altars in the temple of Jerusalem”

Altars, Forms of In the preceding article the reader is furnished with all the positive information which we possess respecting the altars mentioned in Scripture; but as, with regard to material objects so frequently named as altars, we feel a desire to have distinct images in the mind, some further remarks respecting the forms which … Continue reading “Altars, Forms of”