Piltai (Heb. Piltay’, , my deliverances; Sept. ), the representative of the priestly house of Moadiah, or Maadiah, in the time of Joiakim, the son of Jeshua; apparently one of the priests who returned to Jerusalem with Nehemiah (Neh 12:17). B.C. 445. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Piltai Neh 12:17. Fuente: Fausset’s … Continue reading “Piltai”
Pilsen, Francis
Pilsen, Francis a Flemish painter and engraver who flourished at Ghent about the middle of the 18th century. He studied under Robert van Audenarde. Little is known of his painting; but there are a few prints by him, among which are the following: Virgin and Infant Jesus; Conversion of St. Bavon; a St. Firancis, after … Continue reading “Pilsen, Francis”
Pilsbury, Phineas
Pilsbury, Phineas Elder, a famous early American Baptist minister, flourished in Maine in 1804. He was uneducated, in the ordinary acceptation of the term, but was called a son of thunder on account of his boldness and ability. He was extremely eccentric, and many curious incidents in his personal history are told, but nothing can … Continue reading “Pilsbury, Phineas”
Pilot, The
Pilot, The Official weekly organ of the Archdiocese of Boston. Founded 1829. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary
Pilot
Pilot (, chobel, Eze 27:8; Eze 27:27-29), literally a steersman, a mariner, is also rendered in our version (Jon 1:6) ship-master; but in the passage in Ezekiel it is used in a figurative sense for the chief rulers or counsellors of the Tyrians. SEE SHIP. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Pilot plot. … Continue reading “Pilot”
Pilmore, John
Pilmore, John a Scotch prelate, was consecrated bishop of Moray, April 3, 1325, and continued bishop there for thirty-seven years. He died in the castle of Spynie in 1362. See Keith, Scottish Bishops, pages 140, 187. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Pillsbury, Ithamar
Pillsbury, Ithamar an American Presbyterian evangelist and missionary, was born in Dracutt, Mass., Aug. 22, 1794. His parents being both very pious, his early discipline and religious training were very strict and thorough. He prosecuted his academic course under many difficulties and discouragements being obliged to interrupt his studies from time to time and to … Continue reading “Pillsbury, Ithamar”
Pillsbury, Benjamin, D.D
Pillsbury, Benjamin, D.D a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born at Boscawen, N.H., October 25,1824. He graduated in 1847 from Wesleyan University, and in 1850 from Yale Theological Seminary. He entered. the New York East Conference in 1848, and served as pastor and presiding elder until his death, February 28, 1887. See Minutes … Continue reading “Pillsbury, Benjamin, D.D”
PILLOWS, OR BOLSTERS
PILLOWS, OR BOLSTERS 1Sa 19:13; Eze 13:18; Mar 4:38 Fuente: Thompson Chain-Reference Bible
Pillows
PILLOWS Placed on the divans around an eastern reception room. The luxurious appliances mentioned in Eze 13:18-19, were temptations to ease and voluptuousness; and emblems of similar soporifics for the conscience. Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Pillows Eze 13:18-20; “women sew pillows to all armholes,” rather “to all elbows and wrists.” False prophetesses made … Continue reading “Pillows”