Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Pusey and Puseyism Edward Bouverie Pusey, born at Pusey House, Berkshire, 22 Aug., 1800; died at Ascot Priory, Berkshire, 16 Sept 1882; divine of the Established Church of England, patristic scholar, voluminous writer, preacher and controversialist, after whom the “Catholic” revival among Anglicans was termed Puseyite. His father, Philip Bouverie, was the youngest son of … Continue reading “Pusey and Puseyism”

Purviance, James, DD a Presbyterian minister; was born at Baltimore, Maryland, February 19, 1807. He was educated at St. Mary’s College and at the U.S. Academy at West Point, subsequently studied law, and graduated from Princeton Theological Seminary in 1835. He was ordained an evangelist by the Presbytery of Louisiana in 1837; served one year … Continue reading “Purviance, James, DD”

Purveyor This word is not found in the A. V., although it would perhaps represent the meaning of the Heb. , nitstsdb’, in 1Ki 4:5; 1Ki 4:7, rather than the word , or the similar officers of our version. The Hebrew word, however, is the Niphal (passive) participle of the word , natsctb’, to put … Continue reading “Purveyor”

Purvey, John the friend and fellow-laborer of Wycliffe, with whom he lived in his latter years. His denunciations of the errors of the Romish Church, as well as his endeavors to make the Bible accessible to the people at large by translating it into English, drew upon him the severest penalties which it was in … Continue reading “Purvey, John”

Purver, Anthony a Quaker preacher of great note for his remarkable literary attainments, especially his exegetical knowlledge, was born at Up Hurstbourne, in Hampshire, about 1702. He was originally apprenticed to a shoemaker, but later he was employed in keeping sheep. Though his early education was very limited, his capacity and inclination for the acquisition … Continue reading “Purver, Anthony”

Purvapaksa (Skr.) “The prior view”, the first step in a logical argument, stating the view to which exception is taken. — K.F.L. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Purusartha (Skr.) Object (artha) of man’s (purusa) pursuits, enumerated as fourkama (desire), artha (wealth), dharma (duty), moksa (liberation). Also, a statement of aims with which Indian philosophers traditionally preface their works. — K.F.L. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Purusa (Skr.) “Man”, a symbol for the world in the Veda (q.v.). One of the two cardinal principles of the Sankhya (q.v.) and Yoga (q.v.), representing pure spirituality, consciousness, and self. Various theories prevail in Indian philosophy, some semi-physical, others psycho-physical, or logical, taking the term to denote a real self or an entity produced … Continue reading “Purusa”

Purus in Hindu mythology, was the name of the first man created, the Adam of the Indians. The name of his wife was Pargute. SEE PURU. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Puru in Hindul mythology, was the son of Jajadu and of Devajani, the daughter of a Brahmin. He was the boldest warrior in the army of the Devas during their struggles against the dremons and giants: he distinguished himself by the terrible use he knew how to make of his war-hatchet. There was another Puru … Continue reading “Puru”