Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Sangarius (), A river god, is described as the son of Oceanus and Tethys, and as the father of Hecube. The river Sangarius (in Phrygia) itself is said to have derived its name from one Sangas, who had offended Rhea, and was punished by her by being changed into water. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological … Continue reading “Sangarius”

Sangalo, Antonio da, the Younger Nephew, of Antonio da Sangallo, the Elder. Born in Mugello, Italy 12 April 1484; died in Terni, Italy in 3 August 1546. Working for 41 years under the patronage of Pope Leo X, Pope Clement VII, and Pope Paul III, he exhibited extraordinary ability as a builder of churches and … Continue reading “Sangalo, Antonio da, the Younger”

Sangalo, Antonio da, the Elder Brother of Giuliano Giamatti da Sangallo. Born in Florence, Italy in 1455; died there in 1534. He was engaged by Pope Alexander VI to erect the fortification of the Castel Sant’ Angelo and the fort Civita Castellana. He later erected the church of Madonna di San Biagio at Montepulciano, one … Continue reading “Sangalo, Antonio da, the Elder”

Sangallo, Giuliano Giamatti da Architect and sculptor; Antonio da Sangallo, the Elder. Born in 1445 in Florence, Italy; died there in 1516. After working on the Palazzo San Marco in Rome and the fortification of the harbor of Ostia, he received the patronage of the Medici family and erected the church of Madonna delle Carceri … Continue reading “Sangallo, Giuliano Giamatti da”

Sangallensis, Codex SEE GALL (ST.) MS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Sanga A name given to the sacred pilgrimage of Isje, a central province of Japan. In Isje is the grand Mia, or temple of Tensio-Dai-Dsin, which is the model after which all the other temples are built. To this place the religious sect of the Sintoists requires each of its adherents to make a pilgrimage … Continue reading “Sanga”

Sanford, Peter P., D.D a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born at Lodi, N.J., February 28, 1781. He was religiously inclined from childhood, converted at the age of eighteen, and in 1807 entered the Philadelphia Conference. In 1810 he was transferred to the New York Conference, and in it continued laborious till his death, January 14, … Continue reading “Sanford, Peter P., D.D”

Sanford, Miles, D.D a Baptist minister, a native of Connecticut, was for a time a Methodist, then became a Baptist, and was pastor of the First Baptist Church in Chicago, Illinois; subsequently an editor in Detroit, Michigan, from which place he removed to East Boston, Massachusetts, then to Gloucester, and at length to North Adams, … Continue reading “Sanford, Miles, D.D”

Sanford, Joseph A Presbyterian minister, was born in Vernon, Vt., Feb. 6, 1797. He became a communicant in the Church at the age of thirteen; pursued part of his preparatory course at Granville, Washington County, N.Y., and part at Ballston, Saratoga County, N.Y.; graduated at Union College in 1820, and at Princeton Theological Seminary, N.J., … Continue reading “Sanford, Joseph”

Sanford, Hiram a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born in Cheshire, Conn., Feb. 27, 1805. His parents removed to Homer, N.Y., while he was a child. While quite young, he professed conversion and united with the Church. After about eight years spent in teaching and studying in Buffalo, he joined the Genesee Conference … Continue reading “Sanford, Hiram”