Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Settles Apparently ledges or borders round the future altar of burnt offering, as described by Ezekiel in Eze 43:14; Eze 43:17; Eze 43:20; Eze 45:19. Fuente: Concise Bible Dictionary

Settlements, Violent took place when a patron in Scotland presented a clergyman whom the people would not have, but whom the ecclesiastical courts were determined, in spite of all opposition, to ordain. In such cases the parish sometimes rose to oppose the settlement by force, and obstructed the presbytery. The military were occasionally called to … Continue reading “Settlements, Violent”

Settlement, Act of (Irish) In 1662 an act was passed by the Irish Parliament, the privileges of which were restored on the return of Charles II, entitled “an act for the better execution of his majesty’s gracious declaration for the Settlement of his Kingdom of Ireland, and the satisfaction of the several interests of adventurers, … Continue reading “Settlement, Act of (Irish)”

Settle SETTLE (RVm [Note: Revised Version margin.] ledge).Eze 43:14 (only) as tr. [Note: translate or translation.] of zrh, which is used of the two ledges between the base and the hearth of the altar. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Settle (1) set’l (, azarah): For this word in Eze 43:14, Eze 43:17, Eze 43:20; … Continue reading “Settle”

Setting seting (, millu’ah, literally, a filling): The word is used in the description of the manufacture of the breastplate of judgment (Exo 28:17). The instruction runs: Thou shalt set in it settings of stones, namely, four rows of precious stones. The same word is rendered inclosings in Exo 28:20, and in Exo 39:13 the … Continue reading “Setting”

Settignano, Desiderio da Born at Settignano, Tuscany, 1428; died at Florence, 1463. He is said to have been the son of a stone-cutter and was admitted to the association of “Maestri di Pietra” (stone-workers) in 1453. He studied under Donatello, from whom no doubt he acquired the characteristics of fineness, joyfulness, elegance, and distinction which … Continue reading “Settignano, Desiderio da”

Setter forth “a proclaimer, herald” (akin to katangello, “to proclaim”), is used in Act 17:18, “a setter forth (of strange gods).” It is found in inscriptions in connection with proclamations made in public places. Fuente: Vine’s Dictionary of New Testament Words

Seton, William Author, b. in New York, 28 Jan., 1835; d. there, 15 Mar., 1905. His father was William Seton, captain in the U.S. Navy, son of Elizabeth Ann Seton, his mother was Emily Prime. Burke’s Peerage (1900) recognized him as the head of the Seton family of Parbroath, senior cadets of the earls of … Continue reading “Seton, William”

Seton, Saint Elizabeth Ann Foundress and first superior of the Sisters of Charity in the United States, b. in New York City, 28 Aug., 1774, of non-Catholic parents of high position; d. at Emmitsburg, Maryland, 4 Jan., 1821. Her father, Dr. Richard Bayley (b. Connecticut and educated in England), was the first professor of anatomy … Continue reading “Seton, Saint Elizabeth Ann”

Seton Hill University Greensburg, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1883 as Seton Hill College, conducted by the Sisters of Charity of Mother Seton with a preparatory school, college of arts and sciences. They maintain a web site . Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary