Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Pozzuoli (PUTEOLANA) The city of Pozzuoli in the province of Naples, southern Italy, on the gulf of the same name, was founded by the Cumæans, whose port it became, under the name of Dicæarchia. It was used by the Carthaginians in the Second Punic War. The Romans took possession of it, fortified it, and gave … Continue reading “Pozzuoli”

Pozzo, Andreas Also known as Puteus. Painter and architect. Born on 30 November 1642 in Trent, Italy; died on 31 August 1709 in Vienna, Austria. He studied painting in early youth, and entering the Society of Jesus as a lay-brother at twenty-four, devoting his life to the decoration chiefly of churches of the Society. His … Continue reading “Pozzo, Andreas”

Pozzo, Andrea an eminent painter and architect, was born at Trent in 1642. While studying at Milan he fell into vicious company and became extremely dissolute, until, disgusted by his course of life, he joined the Society of the Jesuits, who placed him under the instruction of Scaramuccia. Afterwards, at Rome and Venice, he studied … Continue reading “Pozzo, Andrea”

Pozzi, Stefano an Italian painter, born at Rome in the 18th century, studied first under Carlo Maratti and afterwards with Agostino Masucci. Lanzi says he was more noble in his design than Masucci, and more natural and vigorous in his coloring. He acquired considerable distinction, and executed several works for the churches at Rome, one … Continue reading “Pozzi, Stefano”

Pozzi, Giovanni Battista a Milanese painter who flourished in the latter part of the 16th century, was employed by Sixtus V in the palace of St. John of Lateran and in the library of the Vatican. In the Sistine Chapel he painted the Visitation of the Virgin and the Angel appearing to St. Joseph in … Continue reading “Pozzi, Giovanni Battista”

Poynter, William Born 20 May, 1762, at Petersfield, Hants; died 26 Nov., 1827, in London. He was educated at the English College at Douai, where he was ordained in 1786. He remained as professor, and afterwards prefect of studies till the college came to an end during the Terror. After undergoing eighteen months imprisonment, the … Continue reading “Poynter, William”

Poynet (or Ponet), John an English prelate of the Reformation period, was born about 1516 in Kentshire. He enjoyed a distinguished education, learned Italian and Flemish, was proficient in mathematics, and constructed in his youth a clock the complicated machinery of which was the admiration of Henry VIII’s court. He graduated at King’s College, Cambridge; … Continue reading “Poynet (or Ponet), John”

Poydras, Julien an American philanthropist of French descent, who flourished in the early days of our republic, and was first delegate to Congress from the territory of Orleans (1809-12), gave $100,000 for the founding of a French orphan asylum, and left $20,000 for a college at Point Coupee, La. He died there Jan. 25, 1824. … Continue reading “Poydras, Julien”

Poya the day on which the moon changes, which is held sacred among the Buddhists. They reckoned four poya days in each month. 1. The day of the new moon. 2. The eighth day from the time of the new moon. 3. The day of the full moon. 4. The eighth day from the time … Continue reading “Poya”

Powtai is the name of a Chinese divinity signifying contentment. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature