Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Sagaris in Greek mythology, was a Trojan who accompanied AEneas to Italy, where he was slain by Turnus. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Sagaren, Or Sangaren in Hindu mythology, was a famous king, belonging to the race of Children of the Sun, whose sixty thousand sons were turned to ashes by an angry glance of the white penitent Kabiler. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Sagard, Thodat-Gabriel Recollect lay brother, missionary, and historian, b. in France at the end of the sixteenth century; d. towards the close of the seventeenth. In 1623, with Nicolas Viel, the future martyr, he was sent to Canada on the Huron mission. Anne of Austria, the consort of Louis XIII, had provided them with a … Continue reading “Sagard, Théodat-Gabriel”

Sagard, Theodat Gabriel Seventeenth century Recollect lay brother, missionary, and historian; born in France. He was sent on the Huron mission in Canada in 1623, soon won the affection of his neophytes, and when sent back to France persuaded his superiors that a more powerful order should be introduced. They requested the Jesuits to take … Continue reading “Sagard, Theodat Gabriel”

Sagan (, a proefect), the second priest of the Jews, who acted as deputy of the high priest, often officiating for him in the sacred service of the Temple. He was sometimes called high priest, and was identical with the ruler of the Temple. SEE PRIEST. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Sagalassus A titular see in Pisidia, suffragan of Antioch. Sagalassus was one of the chief towns of Pisidia, near the north-west boundary of that province, in a fertile plain surrounded by hills, situated on the banks of an affluent of the Cestrus, a river which is represented on its coins. Alexander stormed it, after defeating … Continue reading “Sagalassus”

Saga in Scandinavian mythology, possibly identical with Laga, is a deity who at least shares the dwelling place of Laga in the cooling waters of Soquabekr, and participate in the love of Odin, who pays her daily visits. Saga is one of the Asins, whose songs commemorate the deeds of the heroes. SEE NORSE MYTHOLOGY. … Continue reading “Saga”

SAFFRON The common Crocus Sativus, a small bluish flower, whose yellow, thread-like stigmata yield an agreeable aromatic odor; and also the Indian saffron, Son 4:14 . In the East these were used in making a highly valued perfume, and also as a condiment and a stimulating medicine. Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Saffron Saffron. … Continue reading “Saffron”

Safford, Jefferson Price, D.D a Presbyterian minister, was born at Zanesville, Ohio, September 22, 1823. He graduated from the University of Ohio, at Athens, in 1843; taught at Dry Creek Academy, Covington, Kentucky, and at Indianapolis Academy, Ind., for two years each; was professor of mathematics at Covington, in 1847 and 1848; next entered Princeton … Continue reading “Safford, Jefferson Price, D.D”

SAFETY of the righteous assured Psa 91:10; Psa 112:8; Psa 121:3; Pro 1:33; Pro 3:23; Pro 12:21; Pro 21:31; Isa 32:18 Jer 23:6 –SEE Security, SECURITY Divine Protection, BATTLE OF LIFE& BATTLE OF LIFE Fuente: Thompson Chain-Reference Bible