Shalem (Heb. Shalem’, , safe; Samar. , Sept. , Vulg. Salem) appears in the A.V. as the name of a place near Shechem, to which Jacob came on his return from Mesopotamia (Gen 33:18). It seems more than probable, however, that this word should not here be taken as a proper name, but that the … Continue reading “Shalem”
Shalamite
Shalamite (See CANTICLES.) Feminine of Solomon, “prince of peace.” His bride, “daughter of peace,” accepting and proclaiming peace (Isa 52:7; Eph 2:17). Caught up in chariot like flight by her Lord to sit with Him in heavenly places (Eph 2:6), she is entreated by the daughters of Jerusalem “Return, return, O Shulamite” (Son 6:13). Compare … Continue reading “Shalamite”
Shalal
Shalal SEE MAHER-SHALAL-HASH-BAZ. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Shalak
Shalak SEE CORMORANT. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Shaktus
Shaktus a principal Hindu sect, the worshippers of Bhuguvatee, or the goddess Durga. They are chiefly Brahmins, but have their peculiar rites, marks on their bodies, formulas, priests, and festivals. They reject animal food, but sometimes partake of spirituous liquors presented to their goddess. None of them become mendicants. See Ward, History of the Hindoos. … Continue reading “Shaktus”
Shaktism, Saktism
Shaktism, Saktism The philosophy, supported by liturgy and ritual of various degrees of purity, of the believers in the Tantra (q.v.). It explains Brahma as absolute spirit which, on becoming Shiva and Shakti, the male and female principles, produces through maya (q.v.) from itself as the One in a series of 36 tattvas (q.v.) the … Continue reading “Shaktism, Saktism”
Shakra
Shakra in Hindu mythology, is Vishnu’s celebrated weapon a circular plate endowed with reason, inflicting mortal wounds and returning to the god after performing its mission of punishment. The inhabitants of the mountainous sections of Northern India still use a similar weapon, which becomes terrible in their hands. It is a plate of hardened steel, … Continue reading “Shakra”
Shakli
Shakli in Hindu mythology, is the consort of Siva, whom he loved so greatly that despair led him to pull out one of his hairs on the occasion of her death. Her father had offended Siva, and she resented the insult to such an extent that she laid aside the body she had received from … Continue reading “Shakli”
Shakespeare, Religion of
Shakespeare, religion of William Shakespeare (1564-1616), poet and dramatist, was born at Stratford-on-Avon, England; died there. Richard Davies, Anglican archdeacon, one of Shakespeare’s earliest biographers, says “He dyed a Papyst.” Davies could have had no conceivable motive for misrepresenting the matter, and as he lived in the neighboring county of Gloucestershire, he had the opportunity … Continue reading “Shakespeare, Religion of”
Shakers
SHAKERS A sect which was instituted about the year 1774, in America. Anna Leese, whom they style the Elect Lady, is the head of this party. They assert that she is the woman spoken of in the 12th chap. of Revelations, and that she speaks seventy-two tongues, and though those tongues are unintelligible to the … Continue reading “Shakers”