Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Potts, George, D.D an eminent Presbyterian divine, was born in Philadelphia, Pa., March 15, 1802. Inn his father’s family he enjoyed some of the best opportunities for forming his mind and heart. These were derived not only from parental counsels and instructions, but also from the frequent presence in his father’s hospitable dwelling of refined … Continue reading “Potts, George, D.D”

Potton, Richard De a Scotch prelate, was made bishop of Aberdeen about 1256, and died in 1267. See Keith, Scottish Bishops, page 108. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Pottier, Francois a French missionary, was born at Loches in 1718. He was educated at Paris in the Seminary of Saint-Esprit. In 1753 he was sent as a missionary to the countries of Western China. His zeal was rewarded with the apostolic vicariate of Tsetchouan, and subsequently honored with the title of bishop in partibus … Continue reading “Pottier, Francois”

POTTERS FIELD See ACELDAMA. Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary

Pottery the art of, was early practised among all nations. Various materials See m to have been employed by the potter. Earthenware is mentioned in connection with the history of Melchizedek (Gen. 14:18), of Abraham (18:4-8), of Rebekah (27:14), of Rachel (29:2, 3, 8, 10). The potter’s wheel is mentioned by Jeremiah (18:3). See also … Continue reading “Pottery”

PottersGate ( ), a gate in Jerusalem which led to the valley of Hinnom (Jer 19:2). It is therefore to be sought on the west side of the city, and is perhaps the same with the Valley gate, so named from that valley; and with the Bethlehem or Jaffa gate of the present day, if … Continue reading “PottersGate”

Potter’s Field, The Potter’s Field, The. A piece of ground which, according to the statement of St. Matthew, Mat 27:7, was purchased by the Priests, with the thirty pieces of silver rejected by Judas, and converted into a burial-place for Jews, not belonging to the city. See Aceldama. Fuente: Smith’s Bible Dictionary

Potters Field ( ; Vulg. ager figuli), a piece of ground which, according to the statement of Matthew (27:7), was purchased by the priests with the thirty pieces of silver rejected by Judas, and converted into a burial-place for Jews not belonging to the city. In the narrative of the Acts (1:18, 19) the purchase … Continue reading “Potter’s Field”

Potter, Robert an Anglican divine, noted somewhat as a poet, was born in 1721; was educated at Emanuel College, Cambridge, and was for some years vicar of Scarning, after which he obtained the livings of Lowestoft and Kessingland, and a prebend in the cathedral of Norwich. He died in 1804. His original poetry consists of … Continue reading “Potter, Robert”

Potter, Pottery POTTER, POTTERY.The artificer (ytsr) is first named in 2Sa 17:28. This implies the use of pottery at an earlier period. The ancient Egyptians were familiar with its manufacture (Wilk. Anc. Egyp. ii. 190 ff.), and Israel could not be entirely ignorant of it. During their nomad life, however, such brittle material would be … Continue reading “Potter, Pottery”