Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Sahagun, Bernardino de Franciscan missionary and Aztec archaeologist. Born 1499 in Sahagun, Spain; died in 1590 in Mexico. He was one of the earliest missionaries to Mexico; became proficient in Aztec and, directed by his superior, compiled in Aztec a history of Aztec customs and legends in twelve manuscript books. He also compiled a grammar … Continue reading “Sahagun, Bernardino de”

Sahaguacute;n, Bernardino de Missionary and Aztec archeologist, b. at Sahagún, Kingdom of Leon, Spain, in or before the year 1500; d. at Mexico, 23 Oct., 1590. He studied at the convent of Salamanca where he took the vows of the order, and in 1529 was sent out to Mexico, being one of the earliest missionaries … Continue reading “Sahaguacute;n, Bernardino de”

Sahadutha SEE JEGAR-SAHADUTHA. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Saguna (Skr.) “possessed of qualities” (see guna), predicated of the Absolute from the exoteric point of view of the worshipper, according to Sankara (q.v.; see Nirguna). — K.F.L. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Sagui in Hindu mythology, is the second stage of blessedness in the paradise of Vishnu. SEE HINDUISM. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Sagittarius, Caspar historiographer of the duchy of Saxony, professor of history at the University of Jena, and, according to his biographer, J.A. Schmidt, one of the most excellent, erudite, and industrious men of his time, was born Sept. 23, 1643. His father, a pastor, taught him with care, and sent him, when fifteen, to the … Continue reading “Sagittarius, Caspar”

Saginaw, Michigan, diocese of Founded on 26 February 1938. Suffragen of the archdiocese of Detroit. See also Catholic-Hierarchy.Org diocese of Saginaw New Catholic Dictionary Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Sage, John a bishop of the Episcopal Church of Scotland, was born (1652) in the parish of Creich, Fife. He was educated at the University of St. Andrews (M.A. 1672), and was ordained in 1684. He officiated at Glasgow until the Revolution in 1688, and was consecrated a bishop for Scotland, 1705. He died in … Continue reading “Sage, John”

Sagatrakawaxen in Hindu mythology, was a monstrous giant who sprang from the blood of Brahma, when that god was decapitated by the angry Siva, and who was provided with five hundred heads and a thousand arms. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Sagaritis in Phoenician mythology, was a dryad who induced Atys to violate his faith with Cybele, to punish which the latter cut down the tree of Sagaritis, and thus caused her death. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature