Shan-si, Vicariate Apostolic of Southern Erected in 1890; there are about 6,000,000 inhabitants; the mission is entrusted to the Franciscan Fathers. The present vicar Apostolic is the Rt. Rec. Mgr. Oderic Timmer, titular Bishop of Drusipare, born 18 October, 1859, consecrated 20 July, 1901. He resides at Lu-an-fu. In 1903 the mission numbered: 21 European … Continue reading “Shan-si, Vicariate Apostolic of Southern”
Shan-si, Vicariate Apostolic of Northern
Shan-si, Vicariate Apostolic of Northern The Faith was carried for the first time into the Province of Shan-si. Norhter China, by the Jesuit and Franciscan Fathers during the sixteenth century. At first the province was under the jurisdiction of the bishops of Peking; in 1698 it was erected, with the Province of Shen-si, a vicariate … Continue reading “Shan-si, Vicariate Apostolic of Northern”
Shan
Shan SEE BETH-SHAN. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Shan Goodness, “the practice of virtue.” (Confucianism). It is antecedent to the Great Ultimate (T’ai Chi) and motion, although it is involved in the Reason of the universe. (Neo-Confucianism) — W.T.C. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy
Shamyl, Or Schamyl
Shamyl, Or Schamyl (i.e. Samuel), a celebrated leader of the Caucasus, was born at Aul-Himry, in Northern Daghestan. He belonged to a wealthy Lesghian family of rank, and early became a zealous disciple of Kasi-Mollah, the great apostle of Muridism, who brought together the various Caucasian tribes, and led them against the heretical Russians. After … Continue reading “Shamyl, Or Schamyl”
Shamsherai
Shamsherai [usually. Shamshera’i] (Heb. Shamsheray’, , sunlike; Sept. v.r. ), the first named of six sons of Jeroham, of the tribe of Benjamin, resident at Jerusalem (1Ch 8:26). B.C. post 1500. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Shamsherai 1Ch 8:26. Fuente: Fausset’s Bible Dictionary Shamsherai SHAMSHERAI.A Benjamite (1Ch 8:26). Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of … Continue reading “Shamsherai”
Shammuah
Shammuah (2Sa 5:14). SEE SHAMMUA. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Shammuah Son of David 2Sa 5:14 Called Shimea 1Ch 3:5 Called Shammua 1Ch 14:4 Fuente: Nave’s Topical Bible Shammuah Shammu’ah. Son of David, 2Sa 5:14, elsewhere called Shammua and Shimea. See Shammua; Shimea. Fuente: Smith’s Bible Dictionary
Shammua, Shammuah
Shammua, Shammuah sha-mua, shamu-a (, shammua): (1) The Reubenite spy (Num 13:4, , Samouel, and other forms). (2) One of David’s sons (2Sa 5:14; 1Ch 14:4, , Sammous). In 1Ch 3:5 he is called Shimea. (3) A Levite (Neh 11:17); he is called Shemaiah in 1Ch 9:16. (4) The head of a priestly family (Neh … Continue reading “Shammua, Shammuah”
Shammua
Shammua (Heb. id. , renowned; Sept. in Num 13:4; in 2Sa 5:14; in 1Ch 14:4, v.r. ; in Neh 11:17, v.r. ), the name of four men. 1. The son of Zaccur and the representative of the tribe of Reuben among those first sent by Moses to explore Canaan (Num 13:4). B.C. 1657. 2. One … Continue reading “Shammua”
Shammoth
Shammoth (Heb. Shammoth’, , desolation; Sept. , v.r. , ), the name of a person entitled the Harorite, one of David’s guard (1Ch 11:27); apparently the same with Shammah the Harodite (2Sa 23:25), and with Shamhuth (1Ch 27:8). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Shammoth SHAMMOTH.See Shammah, 4. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the … Continue reading “Shammoth”
Shammatta
Shammatta (), the: highest form of excommunication among the Jews. SEE ANATHEMA. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature