Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Simple simp’l: In the Old Testament the uniform tranlation of the Hebrew word peth (root pathah, be open). Like the English word simple (etymologically of one fold), the Hebrew peth is used sometimes in a good sense, i.e. open-minded (Psa 19:7; Psa 116:6; Psa 119:130, possibly in all three cases the sense is neutral rather … Continue reading “Simple”

Simpkins, Solomon G. a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, was born in Maryland in 1811; moved to Vicksburg, Miss., in 1837; was licensed to preach in 1840, and became a member of the Mississippi Conference. In 1849 he was appointed to Bayou Pierre Circuit, but died before he could reach it. See Minutes … Continue reading “Simpkins, Solomon G.”

Simoom SEE WIND. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

SIMONY Is the corrupt presentation of any one to an ecclesiastical benefice, for money, gift, or reward. It is so called from the resemblance it is said to bear to the sin of Simon Magus, though the purchasing of holy orders seems to approach nearer to this offence. It was by the canon law a … Continue reading “Simony”

Simonton, Ashbel Green a missionary of the Presbyterian Church, was born at West Hanover, Dauphin Co., Pa., Jan. 20, 1833. He pursued his preparatory studies in the academy at Harrisburg, Pa., graduated at the College of New Jersey in 1852, studied law in 1854, and was admitted to the privileges of the Church in May, … Continue reading “Simonton, Ashbel Green”

Simonis, Johann conrector of the gymnasium and professor of Church history and antiquities in the University of Halle, was born Feb. 10, 1698, at Drusen, near Schmalkalden, and died Jan. 2, 1768. He wrote, Onomasticon Vet. Test. sive Tractatus Philologicus, in guo Nomina Vet. Test. Propria, etc. (Halle, 1741): Introductio Grammatico-critica in Linguam Groecam, etc. … Continue reading “Simonis, Johann”

Simonians (Saint) SEE SAINT-SIMON. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Simonians A Gnostic, Antinomian sect of the second century which regarded Simon Magus as its founder and which traced its doctrines back to him. The Simonians are mentioned by Hegesippus (in Eusebius, “Hist. eccl.”, IV, xxii); their doctrines are quoted and opposed in connection with Simon Magus by Irenaeus (“Adv. haer.”, I, xxiii), by the … Continue reading “Simonians”

Simonetta, Ludovico an Italian cardinal, was born at Milan early in the 16th century. After having received the diploma of doctor in utroque jure (1535), he entered holy orders, and succeeded his uncle Giacomo as bishop of Pesaro in 1536. In 1560 he was called to the episcopal see of Lodi, and was made cardinal … Continue reading “Simonetta, Ludovico”

Simonetta, Giacomo an Italian cardinal, was born at Milan about 1475, and after education at Padua and Pavia was made priest and went to Rome, where Julius I appointed him advocate consistorial in 1505, and later auditor of the Rota. Clement VII gave him the bishopric of Pesaro in 1529, and Paul III created him … Continue reading “Simonetta, Giacomo”