Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Savary, N a French writer and traveler. In 1776 he visited Egypt, and studied the antiquities and manners of the country. On his return he visited the Archipelago, and in 1780 published his translation of the Koran, which was succeeded by his Travels in Egypt, Letters on Greece, and a Grammar of the Modern Arabic. … Continue reading “Savary, N”

Savary A noble French family of the seventeenth century especially devoted to trade and to the publication of works on commercial matters of lasting and widespread authority. The most illustrious member was Jacques Savary, b. at Doué in Anjou, 22 September, 1622; d. 7 October, 1690. He belonged to the younger branch of the Savary. … Continue reading “Savary”

Savaric Bishop of Bath and Glastonbury, and cousin of the Emperor Henry VI, date of birth unknown, d. at Rome, 1205. He was archdeacon of Canterbury, 1175, and archdeacon of Northampton, 1180. In 1191, while on the continent with the crusaders, he was elected Bishop of Bath, and the following year was ordained priest at … Continue reading “Savaric”

Savaran ( v.r. ), an erroneous form (1Ma 6:43) for AVARAN SEE AVARAN (q.v.), an epithet of the Maccabee Eleazar (q.v.). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Savaran sava-ran: the King James Version = the Revised Version (British and American) AVARAN (which see). Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Savannah, Georgia, diocese of Founded as the diocese of Savannah on 3 July 1850. Name changed to Savannah-Atlanta on 5 January 1937. The territory was split and the name changed back on 2 July 1956. Suffragen of the archdiocese of Atlanta. See also Catholic-Hierarchy.Org diocese of Savannah patron saints index New Catholic Dictionary Fuente: New … Continue reading “Savannah, Georgia, diocese of”

Savannah DIOCESE OF SAVANNAH (SAVANENSIS) The Diocese of Savannah comprises the State of Georgia and was created as such by Pius IX, 1850. The first bishop, Rev. F.X. Gartland, V.G. of Philadelphia, was consecrated, 10 September, 1850; died, 20 September, 1854; succeeded by Rev. John Barry of Augusta, who was consecrated, 2 August, 1857, and … Continue reading “Savannah”

Savage, Thomas a Presbyterian minister, was born in Boston, Mass., Sept. 2, 1794. He pursued his preparatory studies at Phillips Academy, in Andover; graduated with honor at Harvard University, Cambridge; and studied theology at the divinity school connected with that institution. In 1815 he accepted an invitation to become a private tutor in Louisiana, in … Continue reading “Savage, Thomas”

Savage, Samuel Morton, D.D a learned Independent minister, was born in London in 1721, and educated under Dr. Jennings. He became professor of divinity at Hoxton; assistant minister of St. Mary Axe, London, in 1747; and sole pastor in 1756. He died in 1791. He published Sermons on several evangelical and practical subjects (Taunton, 1796, … Continue reading “Savage, Samuel Morton, D.D”

Savage, John, D.D an English divine of the last century, was a member of Emanuel College, Cambridge, where he took his degrees, and was D.D. of both universities. He was rector, first of Bygrave, then of Clothall, Herts, and lecturer of St. George’s, Hanover Square, London. He was at one time president of the famous … Continue reading “Savage, John, D.D”

Savage, John Adams, D.D a Presbyterian divine, was born in Salem, Washington County, N.Y., Oct. 9, 1800. He received his preparatory training in Salem Academy; graduated at Union College, Schenectady, N.Y., in 1822; studied theology privately; was licensed to preach by Washington Associate Reformed Presbytery in 1825, and ordained by the same presbytery in 1827. … Continue reading “Savage, John Adams, D.D”