Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

PIGEONS See DOVES. Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary

Pigeon See Dove Fuente: Plants Animals Of Bible Pigeon is the rendering but only in connection with the epithet “young” of two very different Heb. and one Gr. word: , yonah, , a general name for any member of the dove family (“dove” everywhere, except in the Mosaic enactment, Lev 1:14; Lev 5:7; Lev 5:11; … Continue reading “Pigeon”

Pigenat, Francois a French preacher of the Jesuitic order, was born at Autun near the close of the 15th century. He early became a member of the Society of Jesus, and at Paris was one of the most zealous preachers of the League. In September, 1588, he was, in a somewhat quaint manner, elected curate … Continue reading “Pigenat, Francois”

Piga, Meletius an Eastern prelate, flourished in the second half of the 16th century. He was in 1591 exarch of the Church of Constantinople, and shortly after that time was chosen to fill the chair of St. Mark’s. As patriarch of Alexandria, Piga distinguished himself by great devotion to ecclesiastical studies, and as the author … Continue reading “Piga, Meletius”

Pig See Swine Fuente: Plants Animals Of Bible

Piety (to shew) “to reverence, to show piety” towards any to whom dutiful regard is due (akin to eusebes, “pious, godly, devout”), is used in 1Ti 5:4 of the obligation on the part of children and grandchildren (RV) to express in a practical way their dutifulness “towards their own family;” in Act 17:23 of worshipping … Continue reading “Piety (to shew)”

PIETY Consists in a firm belief, and in right conceptions of the being, perfections, and providence of God; with suitable affections to him, resemblance of his moral perfections, and a constant obedience to his will. the different articles included in this definition, such as knowledge, veneration, love, resignation, &c. are explained in their proper places … Continue reading “Piety”

Pietro Vanucci Painter; born Citta della Pieve, Italy, 1446; died Fontignano, near Perugia, Italy, 1524. He founded the Umbrian school and was the teacher of Raphael. His first important work was done for Pope Sixtus IV, as one of the decorators of the Sistine Chapel. His one remaining fresco is The Delivery of the Keys … Continue reading “Pietro Vanucci”

Pietro Trepassi Court poet of Vienna, 1730-1782. Born Rome, Italy, 13 January 1698; died Vienna, Austria, 12 April 1782. Under the name Metastasio he wrote numerous lyrical dramas, among them “Orti Esperidi,” and his masterpiece “Attilio Regio.” He also wrote the poems for many cantatas and oratorios. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Pietro Tomacelli Reiged from 2 November 1389 to 1 October 1404 . Born c.1356 at Naples , Italy as Pietro Tomacelli; died on 1 October 1404 at Rome, Italy . While pope he recognized Rupert of Bavaria as the ruler of Germany , established the University of Ferrara, and fortified Rome. During his pontificate the … Continue reading “Pietro Tomacelli”