Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Plane-tree (Sir 24:14). SEE CHESTNUT. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Plane tree Heb. ‘armon (Gen. 30:37; Ezek. 31:8), rendered “chesnut” in the Authorized Version, but correctly “plane tree” in the Revised Version and the LXX. This tree is frequently found in Palestine, both on the coast and in the north. It usually … Continue reading “Plane-Tree”

Plane, Giovanni Maria Delle (called Il Molina retto), a Genoese painter, was born at Genoa in the year 1660. According to Ratti, he studied under Gio.Battisti Gaulli, whose style he adopted, and distiinguished himself by some excellent works which he executed for the churches at Genoa, but more by the excellence of his portraits. Lanzi … Continue reading “Plane, Giovanni Maria Delle”

Plane See Chestnut Fuente: Plants Animals Of Bible Plane (, n. akstuah, a chisel for carpenter’s work, Isa 44:13). SEE HANDICRAFT. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Plane PLANE.Isa 44:18 only; see Arts and Crafts, 1. For plane tree see Chestnut Tree, Pine Tree. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Plane plan (Isa … Continue reading “Plane”

Planck’s constant In quantum mechanics (q.v.), a fundamental physical constant, usually denoted by the letter h, which appears in many physical formulas. It may be defined by the law that the quantum (q.v.) of radiant energy of any frequency is equal to the frequency multiplied by h. see further Uncertainty principle. — A.C. Fuente: The … Continue reading “Planck’s constant”

Planck, Max (b. 1858) A German physicist who taught at the University of Kiel and later at the University of Berlin. He is world-famous for his theory of quanta, according to which all energy travels in units comparable to atoms of matter. See Planck’s constant. — R.B.W. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Planck, Karl Christian a philosophical writer of Germany, was born at Stuttgart, January 17, 1819. He studied theology at Tubingen, and commenced his academical career in 1848 as lecturer in philosophy. In 1856 he was professor at the gymnasium in Ulm, in 1869 at the seminary in Blaubeuren, in 1879 ephorus of the seminary at … Continue reading “Planck, Karl Christian”

Planck, Heinrich Ludwig another German Protestant divine, son of the preceding, was born at Gttingen July 19, 1785, and educated at the university of that place, where his father was then a professor. In 1809 young Planck appeared as author of a work entitled Versuch einer neuen synoptischen Zusammensteliung der drei ersten Evangelien, nach Gerundstzen … Continue reading “Planck, Heinrich Ludwig”

Planck, Gottlieb Jacob a noted Protestant divine, was born at Nrtingen, in the kingdom of Wrtemberg, Nov. 15, 1751. He was educated at the university in Tbingen, and in 1784 was made ordinary professor of theology in the University of Gttingen. In this capacity he exerted a remarkable influence throughout Germany, as he wielded a … Continue reading “Planck, Gottlieb Jacob”

Plancius, Pieter a Dutch preacher of renown, was born at Drenoutre, Flanders, in 1552. Having imbibed the principles of the Calvinistic faith in the schools of Germany and England, he embraced the evangelical ministry in 1577, and discharged its duties in Brabant and Flanders, in the midst of the persecutions of the Spanish government. After … Continue reading “Plancius, Pieter”

Plan of Salvation SEE SALVATION. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Plan of Salvation See Jesus, The Christ, Mission of; Redemption; Salvation Jesus, The Christ, Mission of; Redemption; Salvation Fuente: Nave’s Topical Bible