Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Sanseverino, Gaetano Restorer of the Scholastic philosophy in Italy. Born in 1811 in Naples, Italy; died there of cholera on 16 November 1865. After a comparative study of philosophic systems he determined to restore the study of the Schoolmen, especially of Thomas Aquinas, and taught logic and metaphysics in the seminary at Naples and ethics … Continue reading “Sanseverino, Gaetano”

Sanscrit Versions A translation of the New Test. into the Sanscrit, the ancient and classical language of India, was commenced in the year 1803 and finished at the press in 1808. The man who had immortalized his name by this translation was the well-known Dr. Carey (q.v.). He had also commenced a translation of the … Continue reading “Sanscrit Versions”

Sanscara, Or Sanskara (Sanscrit, completing),The name of one of the ten essential rites or ceremonies of the Hindus of the first three castes. They are the ceremonies to be performed before and at the birth of a child; of naming the child on the tenth, eleventh, or one hundred first day; of carrying the child … Continue reading “Sanscara, Or Sanskara”

Sansbury (Sandsbury, Or Sansbry), John A native of London, entered St. John’s College, Oxford, in 1593, aged seventeen; vicar of the Church of St. Giles, Oxford, in 1607; bachelor of divinity in 1608: buried in Jan., 1609. He wrote, Ilium in Italiam: Oxonia ad Protectionem Regis sui Omnium Optimi Filia, etc. (Oxon. 1608, 16mo). Fuente: … Continue reading “Sansbury (Sandsbury, Or Sansbry), John”

Sansannah (Heb. Sansannah’, , palmbranch; Sept. v.r. ), A town in the southern part of the territory of Judah (Jos 15:31). The corresponding lists of Simeon (Jos 19:5; 1Ch 4:31) seem to call it HAZAR-SUSAH SEE HAZAR- SUSAH (q.v.). It is identified by Schwarz with the village of Simsum, on a river of the same … Continue reading “Sansannah”

Sanquhar Declaration After Hall of Haughhead had been killed at Queensferry, June 3, 1680, an unsigned paper was found in his possession, which was never recognized by the members of the Covenant. But on June 22, 1680, a party of twenty- one armed men boldly entered the little burgh of Sanquhar, and marched to the … Continue reading “Sanquhar Declaration”

Sannuwadi In Hindu mythology, is one of the eight playmates of Ganga. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Sanngetal In Norse mythology, is a surname of Odin. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Sannazaro, Jacopo (Latin, ACTIUS SINCERUS SANNAZARIUS). Italian and Latin poet, b. at Naples, 28 July, 1458; d. at Rome, in Aug., 1530. He belonged to a family of Spanish origin, in the service of Charles III, of Durazzo, holding the fief of Rocca di Mondragone from the end of the fourteenth century. He received the … Continue reading “Sannazaro, Jacopo”

Sannan SEE KIRJATH-SANNAH. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature