Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

skull Emblem in art , symbolic of meditation and of detachment from the world, usually associated with hermits and solitaries, especially Saint Bruno Saint Francis Borgia Saint Francis of Assisi Saint Francis of Paola Saint Gebhard of Constance Blessed Godfrey of Cappenberg Saint Jerome Saint Mary of Egypt Saint Macarius the Younger Saint Odilo of … Continue reading “Skull”

Skuld in Norse mythology, was (1) the youngest of the three Norns, or Fates, who guide the life of men. The gods often seek counsel from them; and even Odin has not the power to alter their decrees. (2) A Valkyria who, accompanied by two others, rides to the battlefield to invite the heroes to … Continue reading “Skuld”

Skoptzi SEE RUSSIAN SECTS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Skoll (Or Skoell) in Norse mythology, was the terrible son of Fenris and Gyge, whose form was that of a monstrous giant resembling a wolf. He steadily pursues the sun in order to devour it, and in this purpose he will eventually succeed. His brother Hate will, in like manner, devour the moon in the … Continue reading “Skoll (Or Skoell)”

Skolem paradox See Lwenheim’s theorem. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Skoda, Josef Born 10 December 1805; died 13 June 1881. Founder of the Viennese Medical School, made great advances in the system of physical investigation particularly by percussion. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Skoda, Josef Celebrated clinical lecturer and diagnostician and, with Rokitansky, founder of the modern medical school of Vienna, b. at Pilsen in Bohemia, … Continue reading “Skoda, Josef”

Skjoeldr in Norse mythology, is the name of a famous Danish king who, after many conquests and great deeds, caused himself to be placed with his treasures on board a ship and exposed to the mercy of the winds. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Skirt is the rendering in the A.V. properly of , shul (so called as being pendulous), the flowing train of a female dress (skirts, Jer 13:22; Jer 13:26; Lam 1:9; Nah 3:5; train, Isa 6:1; elsewhere hem); more vaguely of , kanaph (literally a wing), the flap of a robe (Deu 22:30; Deu 27:20; Rth … Continue reading “Skirt”

Skirner in Norse mythology, was an intimate friend and companion of the god Frey. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Skip Psa 29:6 (b) This is a poetical expression which indicates the great joy that the leaders of the kingdoms of this world will have when our Lord rules and reigns, and all His enemies are under His feet. Cedars are usually taken as a type of the great men of GOD, or great men … Continue reading “Skip”