Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Salmeron, Alphonsus Biblical scholar. Born in 1515 in Toledo, Spain; died in 1585 in Naples, Italy. He was one of the first companions of Saint Ignatius Loyola in forming the Society of Jesus, and became distinguished as preacher and theologian. With Lainez he went to the Council of Trent as papal theologian to Paul III … Continue reading “Salmeron, Alphonsus”

Salmeron, Alphonso one of the original six who associated themselves with Loyola in founding the Society of Jesus. He was born at Toledo in 1515. Having learned the ancient languages at Alcala. he repaired to the University of Paris to study philosophy and theology. There he became attached to Loyola, and was soon one of … Continue reading “Salmeron, Alphonso”

Salmeggia, Enea an Italian painter, was born at Bergamo. He was a pupil of Campi at Cremona, afterwards went to Rome, and for fourteen years gave himself to the study of the works of Raffaelle. His works show the effect of this study. Many of his pictures are at Bergamo, but the best may be … Continue reading “Salmeggia, Enea”

Salmasius, Claudius (Claude de Saumaise), one of the greatest French scholars of the 17th century, was born at Semur-en-Auxois, in Burgundy, April 15, 1588. His father, a jurist, gave him the first elements of his classic knowledge; his mother, a Calvinist, impressed upon him her practical religion. At the age of ten he wrote Latin … Continue reading “Salmasius, Claudius”

Salmas A Chaldean see, included in the ancient Archdiocese of Adhorbigan, or Adherbaidjan; we know several Nestorian bishops of the latter, from the fifth to the seventh centuries (Chabot, “Synodicon orientale”, 665), and in the Middle Ages (Le Quien, “Oriens christianus”, II, 1283), also some Jacobite bishops (Le Quien, op. cit., II, 1565). At a … Continue reading “Salmas”

Salmanticenses and Complutenses These names designate the authors of the courses of Scholastic philosophy and theology, and of moral theology published by the lecturers of the philosophical college of the Discalced Carmelites at Alcalá de Henares, and of the theological college at Salamanca. Although primarily intended for the instruction of the younger members of the … Continue reading “Salmanticenses and Complutenses”

Salmanticani (sc. theologi), a collection of theological Summae emanating from the college of Discalceate Carmelites at Salamanca, and highly esteemed in the Roman Catholic Church. The work, inl arrangement and execution, is wholly in the style of Thomas Aquinas, and its teaching is emphatic in defending the views of the Angelical Doctor to the utmost, … Continue reading “Salmanticani”

Salmanasar (Assyrian: the god Shulman is the leader) Name of four Assyrian kings, one of whom deserves special mention. Salmanasar IV (726-722 B.C.), waged war against the King of Israel, Osee, for refusing tribute, and besieged Samaria for three years; but it was his successor Sargon who took the country in 721 (4 Kings 17). … Continue reading “Salmanasar”

Salmai SALMAI.A family of Nethinim, Neh 7:48; called in Ezr 2:46 Shamlai, in 1Es 5:30 Subai. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Salmai salm, salma- (, salmay; the King James Version, Shalmai (the King James Version in Neh 7:48 is Shalmai = Ezr 2:46); the Revised Version (British and American) Salmai): The eponym of a … Continue reading “Salmai”

Salmacis in Greek mythology, was the nymph of a fountain of the same name in Caria. She loved Hermaphroditus, the son of Mercury and Venus, who was possessed of extraordinary beauty; but he avoided her and despised her prayers. She therefore seized him in her embraces at a time when he was bathing in her … Continue reading “Salmacis”