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All-Fools-Day a name given to the first day of April, on account of an absurd custom, which prevails in various parts of the world, of ridiculing people and imposing on them in a variety of ways. Numerous explanations of the origin of this custom have been attempted. Among them are the following: (1.) In France … Continue reading “All-Fools-Day”

all- Prefix of many words with a religious significance, e.g.: All-father, the father of all, the universal father; all-good, wholly or infinitely good; all-holy, altogether or infinitely holy; all-might, omnipotence; alfuess, universality; all-wise, knowing all things, omniscient. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary All ol: Used in various combinations, and with different meanings. (1) All along, Weeping … Continue reading “All”

ALKORAN See KORAN. Fuente: Theological Dictionary Alkoran SEE KORAN Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Alkali the oxide or carbonate of one of the metallic bases, having a strong caustic power; usually applied to soda, potash, and ammonia. Of these substances the Hebrew appear to have been acquainted with two forms (see Thomson’s Land and Book, 2, 302) concerning which the following are the Biblical notices. 1. Mineral alkali seems … Continue reading “Alkali”

Alkabaz (And Alkabets), Solomon Ben-Moses a Jewish writer of Safed, in Upper Galilee, who flourished from 1529 to 1553, is the author of a commentary on the Song of Songs, entitled (Venice, 1552): on Esther, entitled (ibid. 1585):on Ruth, called , The Root of Jesse (Const. 1561); He also wrote religious hymns, , of which … Continue reading “Alkabaz (And Alkabets), Solomon Ben-Moses”

Alix, Pierre a French ecclesiastical historian, was born at Dole in 1600. He was canon at Besanmon, and priest of St. Paul’s in 1652. He sustained firmly the laws of the metropolitan chapter against the pope, Alexander VII. He died July 6,1676. He wrote a treatise entitled Pro Capitulo Imperiali Bisuntino, super Jure Eligendi suos … Continue reading “Alix, Pierre”

Alix, Jean a French painter and engraver, lived in the 17th century, and was a scholar of Philip de Champagne. There is an etching by this artist of a Holy Fazinily, after Raphael, executed in a pleasing style. It is marked R.V.P., i.e. Raphael Urbino pinxit. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Alix, Ferdinand a French theologian, was born at Frasne in 1740. He was brought up by one of his uncles; studied theology at Besancon; emigrated during the Revolution, after which he returned and became rector of Verceil, near Pontarlier. He died there, Feb. 4, 1825, leaving, Le Manuel des Catholiques, ou Recueit de divers Entretiens … Continue reading “Alix, Ferdinand”

Aliwal, South Africa, diocese of Established as the prefecture apostolic of Gariep, Cape Colony, Union of South Africa, 12 June 1923; bounded south by the southern limits of the Richmond, Sterkstroom, Middelberg, Steynsburg, Molteno, Wodehouse, and Barkly East Districts; east by the eastern limits of Barkly East and the western limits of Basutoland; north by … Continue reading “Aliwal, South Africa, diocese of”

Alive a-lv (, hai, living; , zao, to live, , anazao, to live again): These Hebrew and Greek originals are the chief terms for life in both Testaments. They cover all life, including soul and spirit, although primarily referring to physical vitality. Striking examples may be cited: Is your father yet alive? (Gen 43:7); To … Continue reading “Alive”