Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Prierias, Sylvester a Roman Catholic theologian of the time of the Reformation, and noted for his antagonism to the new movement, was born in 1460. His family-name was Mazolini, but he was called De Prierio, or Prierias, from the place of his birth (Prierio, in the county of Asti, in Piedmont). At the age of … Continue reading “Prierias, Sylvester”

Priene A titular see of Asia Minor, suffragan of Ephesus. The foundation of the town of Priene dates from the period when the Carians, Leleges and Lycians, were sole masters of the country. Later it was occupied by the Ionians and became one of the twelve cities of Ionia. It was a holy city, and … Continue reading “Priene”

Prie, Rene de a French cardinal, was born in Touraine, in 1451, of a noble family. He was successively, by the favor of cardinal George D’Amboise, his cousin, grand archdeacon of Bourges, archdeacon of Blois, dean of St. Hilaire-de- Poitiers, apostolic prothonotary, abbot commendatory of Landais, of Loroux, of Issoudun, etc., and, at last, almoner … Continue reading “Prie, Rene de”

prie-dieu (French: literally, pray God) Kneeling-bench used in many churches in Europe but intended primarily for use at private devotions. It received its present form in the 17th century and now resembles a wooden desk with a sloping shelf for books and a kneeling-bench attached. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Prie-Dieu is a term in ecclesiastical … Continue reading “Prie-Dieu”

Prideaux, John, D.D an English prelate of much note, was born of humble parentage at Stowford, near Ivybridge, in Devonshire, Sept. 17,1578. While yet in his boyhood he was a candidate for the office of parish clerk at Ugborough, a neighboring village; but he did not succeed, and to his failure he used to attribute … Continue reading “Prideaux, John, D.D”

Prideaux, Humphrey, D.D a learned English divine, noted as a historian, was born at Padstow, in Cornwall; May 3, 1648. He was educated first at Westminster School and later at Christ Church, Oxford, where he took his degree in 1672. While at the university he published the ancient inscriptions from the Arundelian Marbles, under the … Continue reading “Prideaux, Humphrey, D.D”

Pride This word occurs thrice in the AV : in Mar 7:22 as the rendering of , in 1Jn 2:16 of , in 1Ti 3:6 as the rendering (lifted up with pride) of (the same verb is found in 1Ti 6:4, he is proud [RV_ pulled up], and in 2Ti 3:4, highminded [puffed up RV_]; … Continue reading “Pride”

Pridden, John an English clergyman, was born in the vear 1758 in London, and was edulcated at Queen’s College, Oxford. After filling various appointments, he finally became rector of St. George’s, Botolph Lane, London. He died in 1825. His publications are of a secular character only, and those interested may consult Allibone, Dict. of Brit. … Continue reading “Pridden, John”

PRICKS The points with which ox-goads were armed, by kicking against which a refractory bullock only hurt itself the more. Hence a proverb, found in Greek and Latin as well as in Hebrew, applied to those who resist lawful authority, or the power of God, Mal 9:5 26:14. Compare Job 15:25-26 . See OX. Fuente: … Continue reading “Pricks”

Prickett, Marmaduke an English clergyman, was born about the year 1805. He was educated at Cambridge University, and held the appointment of chaplain to Trinity College, where he died in 1839. He published, Some Account of Barnwell Priory, in the Parish of St. Andrew the Less (Camb. 1837, 8vo): A Historical and Architectural Descriptions of … Continue reading “Prickett, Marmaduke”