Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Sidhoete in Norse mythology, was a surname of Odin, derived from a hat descending low over the forehead, in which he was accustomed to conceal his face when associating with men. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Sidharta the name of Gotamaa (q.v.) before he became a Btuddha. For interesting traditions concerning Sidharta, see Hardy, Eastern Monachism, p. 2, 6, 37, 271, 325. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Sidha in Hindu mythology, designates a large class of good and strikingly beautiful genii. The latter quality is indicated by the name. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Sidgwick, Henry (1838-1900) Last of the leading utilitarians, remembered principally for his work in ethics. He was an advocate of college education for women and one of the founders of the Society for Psychical Research. See Utilitarianism. — L.E.D. Main works Method of Ethics 1875; Outlines of the History of Ethics (5th ed. 1902); Scope … Continue reading “Sidgwick, Henry”

Sidgrani in Norse mythology, was a surname of Odin. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Sidesmen (properly synod’s-men; also called questmen). It was usual for bishops in their visitations to summon some credible persons out, of every parish, whom they examined on oath concerning the condition of the Church. Afterwards, these persons became standing officers, especially in the great cities; and when personal visitations were a little disused, and when … Continue reading “Sidesmen”

Sides sdz (, yarekhah, thigh, flank): the Revised Version (British and American) substitutes innermost parts for the King James Version sides in Jon 1:5; compare 1Sa 24:3. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Sideromanocy (, iron, and , divination), a mode of divination anciently practiced by placing straws on red-hot iron, and drawing inferences as to the will of the gods from the manner of their burning. SEE DIVINATION. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

side, altar That part of the altar facing the congregation. The Epistle side of the altar is termed the left, and the Gospel, the right, with reference to the altar crucifix . Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Side, Altar That part of the altar which faced the congregation, in contradistinction to the side at which the … Continue reading “Side, Altar”

Side (, ‘Vulg. Side), a city on the coast of Pamphylia, in lat. 36 46′, long. 31 27’, ten or twelve miles to the east of the river Eurymedon. It is mentioned in 1Ma 15:23 among the list of places to which the Roman .senate sent letters in favor of the Jews. SEE PHASELIS. It … Continue reading “Side”