Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Scotism and Scotists I. SCOTISM This is the name given to the philosophical and theological system or school named after John Duns Scotus (q.v.). It developed out of the Old Franciscan School, to which Haymo of Faversham (d. 1244), Alexander of Hales (d. 1245), John of Rupella (d. 1245), William of Melitora (d. 1260), St. … Continue reading “Scotism and Scotists”

Scotism The philosophical and theological system named after John Duns Scotus (1266? -1308), Doctor Subtilis, a Franciscan student and later professor at Oxford and Paris and the most gifted of the opponents of the Thomist school. The name is almost synonymous with subtlety and the system generally is characterized by excessive criticism, due to Duns … Continue reading “Scotism”

Scotia (, dark),or Trochilus, a hollow moulding constantly used in the bases of columns, etc., in classical architecture. The old English name for a corresponding moulding very frequently employed in Gothic architecture is casement. SEE COLUMN. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Scotch Philosophy SEE SCOTTISH PHILOSOPHY. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Scotch Baptists In Scotland a particular class of Baptists has long existed under this name. With the exception of baptism, they are nearly allied in sentiment to the old Scotch Independents followers of Robert Dale (q.v.). Mr. Carmichael, pastor of an Antiburgher congregation at Cupar, in Angus, having changed his views, was baptized in 1765 … Continue reading “Scotch Baptists”

Scot, Reginald was the younger son of John Scot of Scotshall, near Smeethe, Kent, England, and was born in the first half of the 16th century. He studied at Oxford, and upon his return home devoted himself exclusively to learned pursuits. His famous work, The Discoverie of Witchcraft, was published in 1584. and is designed … Continue reading “Scot, Reginald”

Scot, Matthew a Scotch prelate, was archdeacon of St. Andrews and chancellor of the kingdom. He was postulate bishop of the see of Aberdeen in 1228, and about the same time postulate bishop of the see of Dunkeld. He died before he had been consecrated to either see. See Keith, Scottish Bishops, page 79, 106. … Continue reading “Scot, Matthew”

Scot, John a Scotch prelate, was archdeacon of St. Andrews, and soon after, in 1200, was made bishop of Dunkeld. He died in 1203. See Keith, Scottish Bishops, page 76. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Scot, Andrew the, Saint Archdeacon of Fiesole, born Ireland ; died Italy , c.877 . He was a brother of Saint Bridget the Younger, and accompanied Donatus to Italy , becoming Archdeacon of Fiesole, where he restored the church of Saint Martin and founded a monastery . Relics in church of Saint Martin, Fiesole. Feast … Continue reading “Scot, Andrew the, Saint”

Scorpios in mythological astronomy, was the scorpion in the Circle of the zodiac, a monster which Diana sent to encounter Orion when pursued by the latter. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature