Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Saadia, ben Joseph (Arabic Sa’id Al-Fayyumi) (892-942) Born and educated in Egypt, he left his native country in 915 and settled in Babylonia where he was appointed in 928 Gaon of the Academy of Sura. He translated the Bible into Arabic and wrote numerous works, both in Hebrew and Arabic, in the fields of philology, … Continue reading “Saadia, ben Joseph”

Saadhs a sect in Hindostan who have rejected Hindu idolatry, substituting for it a species of deism. They are found chiefly at Delhi, Agra, Jyepore, and Furruckhabad. Their name implies Pure, or Puritans. The sect originated in A.D. 1658, with a person named Birbhan. They have no temples, but assemble at stated periods, more especially … Continue reading “Saadhs”

Saacute;nchez, Jos& Bernardo Born at Robledillo, Old Castile, Spain, 7 September, 1778; d. at San Gabriel, California, 15 January, 1833. He became a Franciscan on 9 October, 1794, and joined the missionary college of San Fernando, Mexico, in 1803, going to California the following year. He was stationed at Mission San Diego (1804-20); Mission Purisima … Continue reading “Saacute;nchez, Jos&é Bernardo”

Saacute;nchez, Alonzo Coello Born at Benyfayro, Valenciz, Spain, in 1513 or 1515; died at Madrid, 1590. His name Coello is certainly Portuguese, and was probably that of his mother. From his intimate conexion with Portugal, Philip II constantly referred to him as his “Portuguese Titian”. We have no definite information that Sánchez was ever in … Continue reading “Saacute;nchez, Alonzo Coello”

Saacute;nchez, Alonzo Born in Mondejar, Guadalajara, Spain, in 1547; died at Alcalá, 27 May, 1593. He entered the Society of Jesus at Alcalá on 27 May, 1565. He was rector of the college of Navalcarnero, taught grammar for five years, and in 1579 went to the mission of Mexico, where he was rector of the … Continue reading “Saacute;nchez, Alonzo”

Saacute;mar and Leyte The names of two civil provinces in the Visayan group of the Philippines, which include the islands of Balicuatro, Batac, Biliran, Capul, Daram, Homonhon, Leyte (2722 sq. miles), Manicani, Panaon, Sámar (5031 sq. miles), and several smaller islands, and which make up the DIOCESE OF CALBAYOG (CALBAYOGANA), suffragan of Manila. The diocesan … Continue reading “Saacute;mar and Leyte”

Sa, Manoel de Portuguese theologian and exegete, b. at Villa do Conde (Province Entre-Minho-e-Douro), 1530; d. at Arona (Italy), 30 Dec., 1596. He distinguished himself as a student at the University of Coimbra, and at the age of fifteen joined the Society of Jesus. He soon afterward taught philosophy, first at Coimbra, and next at … Continue reading “Sa, Manoel De”

S.A. = Society of the Atonement; Franciscan Sisters or Brothers of the Atonement Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

S. = saint Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Rgis, Pierre Sylvain Born at La Salvetat de Blanquefort, near Agen, in 1632; died in Paris, in 1707. After his classical studies, he came to Paris, followed the lectures of Rohault at the Sorbonne and became a warm admirer and partisan of the philosophy of Descartes. He then, with great success, taught the principles of … Continue reading “Régis, Pierre Sylvain”