Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Pollok, Robert, A.M the noted author of the Course of Time, a Scotch bard of no mean order, and a minister of the Church, was born at Muirhouse, parish of Eaglesham, south-east of Glasgow, Oct. 19, 1798, of humble parentage. In his youth he worked on his father’s farm, but evincing more than ordinary mental … Continue reading “Pollok, Robert, A.M”

Pollio a name common to a number of Lutheran theologians, of whom we mention the following: 1. JOACHIM, who was born Aug. 26, 1577, at Breslan, in Silesia. He pursued his studies at Leipsic, where he became magister of philosophy in 1597. In 1602 he was pastor at Buntzlau, in 1607 provost of the Church … Continue reading “Pollio”

Pollinctorii an appellation given by the Romans to those who washed and anointed the dead preparatory to burial. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Pollen, John Hungerford Writer; born in 1858 in London, England; died there in 1925. Educated at Munster, Germany, Oratory School, Birmingham, England, and London University. He entered the Society of Jesus in 1876, and was ordained in 1891. He devoted his life principally to the study of the history of the Society of Jesus and … Continue reading “Pollen, John Hungerford”

Pollard, William an English Wesleyan minister, was born at Guisborough, in Yorkshire, in 1792. He was converted when but a youth, and soon after felt called of God to preach the Gospel. He prepared himself for the ministry, a work which he not only enjoyed, but one in which his labors always met with success. … Continue reading “Pollard, William”

Pollajuolo, Simone a distinguished Italian architect, noted as the builder of many beautiful ecclesiastical structures, was born at Florence in 1454. He was related to Antonio del Pollajuolo, and lived with him some time at Rome. Becoming a devoted follower of Savonarola, he was discarded by the churchmen, and in his later years was obliged … Continue reading “Pollajuolo, Simone”

Pollajuolo, Pietro SEE POLLAJUOLO, ANTONIO. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Pollajuolo, Antonio and Piero Benci Antonio and Piero Benci Pollajuolo derived their surname, according to Florentine custom, from the trade of their father, who was a dealer in poultry. Both were born at Florence, Antonio about 1432, Piero in 1443; both died in Rome, the younger in 1496. the elder in 1498, and both were … Continue reading “Pollajuolo, Antonio and Piero Benci”

Pollajuolo, Antonio a noted Italian artist of the Florentine school of painters and sculptors, flourished in the second half of the 15th century. He was the pupil of Lorenzo Ghiberti, and assisted this master in the celebrated gates of the Baptistery of San Giovanni. Antonio is said to have been the first artist who studied … Continue reading “Pollajuolo, Antonio”

Poll, to To cut the hair of the head. 2Sa 14:26; Eze 44:20; Mic 1:16. Fuente: Concise Bible Dictionary