Poelemberg, Kornelius a Dutch painter, was born at Utrecht in 1586. His master was Abraham Bloemaert. He then went to Rome, where he enjoyed the lessons of Adam Elzheimer (1600). A member of the academic rank, he was there called II Brusco and Il Satiro. He Italianized his manner. His paintings were esteemed, and brought … Continue reading “Poelemberg, Kornelius”
Poe, Daniel
Poe, Daniel a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and brother of the preceding, was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, Oct. 12, 1809. In August, 1.82, he united with the Methodist Episcopal Church. Young as he was, he was soon appointed a class-leader, and was licensed to exhort. He prepared at an academy for college, … Continue reading “Poe, Daniel”
Poe, Adam, D.D
Poe, Adam, D.D a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, noted for his devotion to its interests, literary, social, and religious, was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, July 21, 1804. Such limited advantages as the times and the means of his parents afforded him for acquiring an education were eagerly embraced, and in the schools … Continue reading “Poe, Adam, D.D”
Podoniptae
Podoniptae (i.e. Feet-washers) is one of the names by which that branch of the Mennonites, otherwise known as Flemings, are sometimes designated. They maintain that the example of Christ, which has in this instance the force of a law, requires his disciples to wash the feet of their guests in token of their love; and … Continue reading “Podoniptae”
Podico, John De
Podico, John De (also called John de Valladolid or John Conversus), a convert from Judaism and noted as a writer, was born about the year 1335. He is the author of two anti-Jewish works, viz. Corcordia legis, cited very often by Alfonso de Spina in his Fortalitium fidei (p. 117, 155, 169, 170 sq.), and … Continue reading “Podico, John De”
Poderis or Talaris
Poderis or Talaris is another name for the alb (q.v.). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Pocularies
Pocularies is an ecclesiastical term used for drinking-cups consecrated in churches. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Pococke, Richard
Pococke, Richard an English prelate, was born in 1704 at Southampton. It is believed that he belonged to the family of the preceding, notwithstanding the slight difference in the spelling of his name. He studied at Oxford, was received doctor, and embraced the ecclesiastical career. In 1734 and 1741 he traveled in the East, and … Continue reading “Pococke, Richard”
Pocock, Edward (2)
Pocock, Edward (1) an English Orientalist and theologian of great note, not only in his own times, but one whose scholarly acquirements are gladly acknowledged even in our day, was born Nov. 8, 1604. He studied in Oxford his native place, at the university, and devoted himself especially to the Oriental tongues, the Hebrew, Arabic, … Continue reading “Pocock, Edward (2)”
Pocklington, John, D.D
Pocklington, John, D.D an English divine, noted also as an educator, flourished near the middle of the 17th century. He was at one time president of Pembroke Hall and Sidney College, Cambridge. He published Sermons (Lond. 1636): Altare Christianum (1637, 4to), in answer to Williams’s Holy Table. SEE WILLIAMS, JOHN. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological … Continue reading “Pocklington, John, D.D”