Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Porchet, Joseph a converted Jew, flourished in the 14th century in Spain, and by his learning rendered great service to the Church of Christ in that day. He was acquainted with Martini (a.v.), the author of Pugio Fidei, and transcribed a great part of it into a work which he himself composed under the title … Continue reading “Porchet, Joseph”

PORCHES mentioned Jdg 3:23; 1Ki 6:3; 1Ch 28:11; Eze 40:7; Joh 10:23 Fuente: Thompson Chain-Reference Bible

Porch, Solomon’s a colonnade on the east of the temple, so called from a tradition that it was a relic of Solomon’s temple left standing after the destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonians. (Comp. 1 Kings 7:6.) The word “porch” is in the New Testament the rendering of three different Greek words: (1.) Stoa, meaning … Continue reading “Porch, Solomon’s”

Porch, Portico, Solomon’s porti-ko, ( , he stoa he kaloumene Solomontos): This important element of Herod’s temple, preserving in its name a traditional connection with Solomon, is thrice referred to in the New Testament, namely, in Joh 10:23; Act 3:11, the porch that is called Solomon’s; and Act 5:12. In these passages the Greek word … Continue reading “Porch, Portico, Solomon’s”

porch, Galilee A porch or chapel at the entrance of a church, corresponding to the ancient atrium. It is also applied to the nave of a large church or the entrance end of the nave architecturally divided from the rest. One of the finest examples in England is that of Durham cathedral . Fuente: New … Continue reading “porch, Galilee”

Porch (or Vestibule, in Architecture) A hall projecting in front of the façade of a church, found from the fifth century both in the East and the West. In western Europe it was generally a narrow open ante-chamber with sloping roof and closed on the smaller sides, which were probably, when connected with the main … Continue reading “Porch (or Vestibule, in Architecture)”

PORCH See HOUSE and TEMPLE. Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Porch When porch is a translation of , it denotes a portico (so Act 3:11 RVm_), covered colonnade, or cloister, where people could walk and talk, protected from sun or rain, and where liberty of public speaking and teaching was generally enjoyed. Round the … Continue reading “Porch”

Poratha (Heb. Poratha’, , prob. Persian, perhaps a lot bestowed; Sept. v. r. ), the fourth named of the ten sons of Haman, slain by the Jews in the palace of Ahasuerus (Est 9:8). B.C. 473. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Poratha PORATHA or PORUDATHA Est 9:8. Fuente: Fausset’s Bible Dictionary Poratha … Continue reading “Poratha”

Poquelin, Jean Baptiste Dramatist, born Paris, France , 1622; died there, 1673. He studied under the Jesuits in Paris, graduated in law at Orleans, and in 1643, changed his name to Moliere, and joined the “troop” of the Bjart and in conjunction with them started L’Illustre Thtre which proved a failure. His first important play … Continue reading “Poquelin, Jean Baptiste”

Populonia a surname of Juno (q.v.) among the ancient Romans, as being the protectress of the whole Roman people. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature