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Allemanni a confederacy of German tribes, among which, probably, the Tencteri, Usipeti, Chatti, and Vangiones were the most important. The name denotes either (according to Zeuss) a confederacy of men of different nations, or (according to Grimm) the true descendants of Manus, real German men. They appear for the first time on the stage of … Continue reading “Allemanni”

Allemand, Jean A French priest and Orientalist, born 19 November, 1799; died 9 August, 1833. After his ordination he was made professor of Sacred Scripture in the Roman Seminary, Consultor of the Congregation of the Index, Censor of the Academy of the Catholic Religion, and editor of the “Annales des sciences religieuses”. He wrote on … Continue reading “Allemand, Jean”

Allelujah This word which is become so general in use, in our churches and places of worship, is preserved to us in many parts of Scripture, as it is in the original Hebrew, compounded of Hallelu, Praise ye, and Jab, Lord. The beloved apostle John tells us, that in those visions he was favoured with, … Continue reading “Allelujah”

Alleluiatic Sequence that ancient hymn of which the burden corresponds with the Hebrew term from which it is named. In English hymnals the translation commences, The strain upraise of joy and praise, Alleluia. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Alleluiatic Psalms Late Jewish ritualistic designation of four groups of psalms, 104-106, 110-116, 134-135 (Great Hallel), 145-150, Vulgate enumeration, denoting liturgical use in connection with the Passover (Paschal) Supper. Title derived from the opening word of several of these psalms, “Halleluiah” or Hallelu (Praise ye). Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Alleluiatic Psalms the five last psalms … Continue reading “Alleluiatic Psalms”

Alleluia Saturday SEE ALLELUIA. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

ALLELUIA See HALLELUJAH. Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Alleluia (Hebrew: All Hail to Him who is) Liturgical expression found in the Book of Tobias, Psalms, and New Testament. It is used in liturgy as exclamation of joy, triumph, and thanksgiving, especially at Easter-tide. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Alleluia The liturgical mystic expression is found … Continue reading “Alleluia”

Alleine, Joseph an eminently pious non-conformist divine, was born at Devizes in 1633. His piety and love of learning displayed themselves very early, and at sixteen he was sent to Lincoln College, Oxford, but in 1651 he removed to Corpus Christi College, a Wiltshire scholarship being then vacant. In 1653 he was admitted bachelor of … Continue reading “Alleine, Joseph”

Alleine (Or Allein), Richard an English Nonconformist and Puritan, was born in Somersetshire in 1611. He was educated at St. Alban’s Hall, Oxford, and became rector at Balcombe, Somersetshire, but was rejected in 1662. He was noted for piety and zeal in labors. He died Dec. 22, 1681. He published Vindicice Pietatis (1663), a work … Continue reading “Alleine (Or Allein), Richard”

Allegrini, Giuseppe a Florentine engraver, lived in the early part of the 18th century. The following are his principal works: the Virgin Mary with the Infant: the Circumcision: and the Stoning of St. Stephen. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature