Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Pustkuchen-Glanzow FR. CPH., a German theologian of some note, flourished as pastor at Wiebelskirchen, near Treves. He was born Feb. 4, 1793, at Detmold, and died Jan. 2, 1834. He wrote, Die Urgeschichte der l Menschheit in ihremz vollen Usnfcange (Lemgo, 1821): Historisch-kritische Untersuchung der bibl. Urgeschichte (Halle, 1823): hiederherstellung des dchten Protestantismus, etc. (Hamb. … Continue reading “Pustkuchen-Glanzow”

Pustet The name of a family of well-known Catholic publishers. The founder was Friedrich Pustet (1798-1882) of Passau, later of Ratisbon, who set up one of the first printing machines and erected a paper factory for which he procured the first paper machine in Bavaria. In 1845, he began printing liturgical works. His sons extended … Continue reading “Pustet”

Puspadanta in Hindu mythology, was one of the celebrated twelve Buddhas who were particularly worshipped by the Jainas. He was the son of Sugyriya and of Roma, from the family of Ikswaku. He is represented as a man ending in the body of a fish. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

PUSILLANIMITY Is a feebleness of mind, by which it is terrified at more trifles or imaginary dangers, unauthorised by the most distant probability. Fuente: Theological Dictionary pusillanimity A smallness of soul which shrinks from honorable actions. Its foundation is ignorance of man’s dignity and his great capacity through grace for good. It betrays itself in … Continue reading “Pusillanimity”

Pushtu Version Of The Scriptures By way of supplement we add here the following. The first attempt to produce a Pushtu version of Scripture seems to have been made by Dr. Leyden, who in 1811 furnished the corresponding committee of Calcutta with a translation of the gospels of Matthew and Mark. At his death the … Continue reading “Pushtu Version Of The Scriptures”

Pushtu Version Pushtu is the language spoken in Afghanistan (q.v.), in Asia; hence it is also called Afghan. We have not as yet a complete version of the HIoly Scriptures. The New Testament was first translated by the Rev. J. Lowenthal (d. 1864), a convert from Judaism. Besides the New Testament, the historical books of … Continue reading “Pushtu Version”

Puseyites a term often applied to the High-Church party in the Anglican Church, from their adherence to the views of Dr. Edward Pusey (q.v.), but repudiated both by him and by them. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Puseyism is one of the names by which the ritualistic movement of the Church of England and her offspring is sometimes designated, but it is properly descriptive only of the followers of the much-celebrated Oxford professor in theology, the Rev. Dr. E. B. Pusey. Though he was by no means alone in originating the movement … Continue reading “Puseyism”

Pusey, Edward Bouverie, D.D., D.C.L an eminent Anglican divine, son of the late Hon. Philip Bouverie (half- brother of the first earl of Radnor), who assumed the name of Pusey by royal license, was born in 1800. He was educated at Christ Church College; Oxford, where he graduated with high honor in 1822, and the … Continue reading “Pusey, Edward Bouverie, D.D., D.C.L”

Pusey, Edward Bouverie Clergyman and one of the leaders of the Oxford Movement . Born on 22 August 1800 at Pusey House, Berkshire, England; died on 16 September 1882 at Ascot Priory. The son of Philip Bouverie of Pusey, he assumed the name of the manor upon his succession. Educated at Eton and Oxford, Pusey … Continue reading “Pusey, Edward Bouverie”