Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Silanus is mentioned as governor of Syria by Josephus (Ant. 18, 2, 4, s.f.). According to Tacitus (who surnames him Creticus), he was in that office in, A.D. 16, but removed from the governorship by Tiberius in the following year, on account of the connection of his family with Germanicus, inasmuch as a daughter of … Continue reading “Silanus”

Silandus A titular see in Lydia, suffragan of Sardis. It is not mentioned by any ancient geographer or historian. We possess some of its coins representing the Hermus. It is the present village of Selendi, chief town of a nahia in the caza of Koula in the vilayet of Smyrna, situated on the banks of … Continue reading “Silandus”

Sikhs (a corruption of Sanscr. sishya, disciple), originally a religious sect, since grown into a nation, and inhabiting the Punjab. Their founder was Nanok (q.v.), who has been succeeded by nine pontiffs, each of whom, like himself, is popularly denominated guru, or teacher. His object was to unite Hindus and Mohammedans on the basis of … Continue reading “Sikhs”

Sikhism Religion of a warlike sect of India, originating in the Punjab and centered in the holy city of Amritsar. Nanak, a Hindu of the Kshasttya caste founded this sect, d.1500. The name Sikh signifies disciple, and the strict observants were called Khalsa. The reigious system, a revolt from polytheism, ceremonialism, and caste-exclusiveness, took for … Continue reading “Sikhism”

Sikes, Henry N a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born in Fulton County, Pa., in 1833. He. was converted in early youth, and began to preach in his nineteenth year. He united with the Baltimore Conference in 1854, and served in the regular ministerial work (with the exception of two years 1861 and … Continue reading “Sikes, Henry N”

SiIvanus, bishop of Calahorra Silvanus (14), first known bp. of Calahorra. We know of him from 2 letters of Ascanius, bp. of Tarragona, and the bishops of his province to pope Hilary, and Hilary’s reply dated Dec. 30, 465 (in Migne, Patr. Lat. lviii. 14). The first letter shows that Silvanus had, 7 or 8 … Continue reading “SiIvanus, bishop of Calahorra”

Sihor-Libnath shor-libnath. See SHIHOR-LIBNATH. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Sihor-Libnath Sihor-Libnath, a small stream or river emptying itself into the sea in the territory of Asher (Jos 19:26). Michaelis translates it ‘glass-river,’ and identifies it with the Belus, which joins the sea near Acre, and from whose sands the first glass was made by the … Continue reading “Sihor-Libnath”

SIHOR Black or turbid, the Nile. In Isa 23:3 and Jer 2:18, this name must necessarily be understood of the Nile. In Jos 13:3 ; 1Ch 13:5, some have understood it of the little river between Egypt and Judah. Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Sihor (Jos 13:3). SEE SHIHOR. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological … Continue reading “SIHOR”

SIHON King of the Amorites at Heshbon, on refusing passage to the Hebrews, and coming to attack them, was himself slain, his army routed, and his dominions divided among Israel, Num 21:21-34 Deu 2:26-36 . Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Sihon (Heb. Sichon’, zx [or , Num 21:21; Num 21:23; Num 21:26; Num 21:28; … Continue reading “SIHON”

Sihler, Wilhelm a Lutheran minister of Germany, was born in 1801. Having completed his theological studies, he was for a time tutor at the Blochmann Institute at Dresden. In 1843 he came to America, labored for a time in the state of Ohio, and accepted a call as professor at the Lutheran seminary in Fort … Continue reading “Sihler, Wilhelm”