Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Pontard, Pierre a French prelate, was born at Mussidan Sept. 23,1749. He was curate of Sarlat when the Revolution broke out. He then embraced the new principles with an enthusiasm that was rewarded by his appointment as constitutional bishop of the Dordogne in 1791. A few months later he was elected deputy of this department … Continue reading “Pontard, Pierre”

Pontanus, Jacob a Jesuit, was born at Brilck, Bohemia, in 1542, and died at Augsburg, November 25, 1626, professor. He edited Cyrilli Alec. Comment. in Duodecim Prophetas Minores, Graece et Latine cum Notis (Ingolstadt, 1607). See Winer, Handbuch der theol. Lit. 1:889; Jocher, Allgemeines Gelehrten-Lexikon, s.v. (B.P.) Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Pontanus, Heinrich a Protestant theologian, who died at Utrecht, September 5, 1714, doctor and professor of theology, is the author of, De Sale Sacrificiorum: De Ritu Mersionis in Baptismate. See Jocher, Allgemeines Gelehrten-Lexikon, s.v.; Winer, Handbuch der theol. Lit. 1:630. (B.P.) Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Pontanus, Georg-Barthold von Braitenberg a learned Bohemian prelate, was born at Brux about the middle of the 16th century. He had scarcely taken orders when he achieved a reputation by his eloquence in the pulpit, as well as for his remarkable Latin verses, for which last-named attainment he was in 1588 crowned with the poetical … Continue reading “Pontanus, Georg-Barthold von Braitenberg”

Pontano, Giovanni-Giovano (Lat. Pontantus), a celebrated Italian statesman, noted as a writer on morals, was born December, 1426, in the environs of Cerreto, Umbria. His father having perished in a riot, his mother fled with him to Perugia, where he received a careful education. Having in vain asserted his claim to the heritage of his … Continue reading “Pontano, Giovanni-Giovano”

Pont. Max. = Pontifex Maximus (Supreme Pontiff) Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Pont – Audemer, Council of (Concilium Ponsaudemlurense), an ecclesiastical council, was held in 1279 by William de Flavecour, archbishop of Rouen, who presided; twenty-four canons were published. Among these: 5. Recommends the observance of the canons of Lateran (ornnes utritsque sexus) upon confession and communion. 9. Forbids Christians to dwell with Jews. 10. Forbids the … Continue reading “Pont – Audemer, Council of”

pont. = in Breviary, pontifex (pontiff or bishop); pontificatus (pontificate) Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Ponsard de Gisi of Payens a Crusader of the Order of the Knight Templars, flourished near the opening of the 14th century. He was a most earnest advocate of the order, and when, in 1309, it was brought to trial, and the papacy was questioning the feasibility of suffering its existence, Ponsard boldly declared himself … Continue reading “Ponsard de Gisi of Payens”

Pons, Jean a French Protestant writer, was born at Nismes May 15, 1747. He was brother-in-law to Rabaut-Dupuis. Intimately connected with Rabaut St. Ettienne, he had a narrow escape from sharing his sad fate: he owed his life to the 9th Thermidor. He was afterwards justice of the peace at Nismes, and then director of … Continue reading “Pons, Jean”