Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Phipps, Joseph a noted member of the Society of Friends, flourished in the second half of last century, Hle is distinguished as the writer of eight important theological treatises (Lond. 1767-96), of which we mention here, Brief Remarks on the Common Arguments now used in Support of divers Ecclesiastical Impositions in this Nation (1769, 8vo): … Continue reading “Phipps, Joseph”

Phinoe PHINOE (1Es 5:31)Paseah, Ezr 2:49, Neh 7:51. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Phinoe fino-e (, Phinoe; the King James Version Phinees): Name of one of the families of temple-servants who went up from Babylon with Zerubbabel (1 Esdras 5:31) = Paseah of Ezr 2:49; Neh 7:51. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Phinney, Clement an American Free-will Baptist preacher, noted especially as an evangelist, was born in Gorham, Maine, August 16, 1780. He possessed a good physical constitution, a large share of good-nature and cheerfulness, as well as strong common-sense. His love of music was remarkable. When a youth his talent of song made him a favorite … Continue reading “Phinney, Clement”

Phinehas, Hill And Tomb Of According to Lieut. Conder these have been identified. He says (Tent Work, 1:77): “The village of Awertah, called Abearthah in the Samaritan dialect, stands in the Plain of the Miikhnah, and is sacred to the Samaritans and to the Jews as conmiraining the tombs of Phinehas and Eleazar, Abishall and … Continue reading “Phinehas, Hill And Tomb Of”

PHINEHAS 1. Son of Elezar, and grandson of Aaron the high priest. His zealous an decided character was shown in the prompt execution of he profligate prince of Judah, and his companion a woman of Midian, in the plains of Moab, Num 25:1-17 . For this bold and timely service, the high priesthood was secured … Continue reading “Phinehas”

Phinees (), the Griecized form of the Heb. name PHINEHAS SEE PHINEHAS (q.v.): a. The son of Eleazar, son of Aaron, the great hero of the Jewish priesthood (1Es 5:5; 1Es 8:2; 1Es 8:29; 2Es 1:2 b; Sir 45:23; 1Ma 2:26); b. The son of Eli (2Es 1:2 a): but the insertion of the name … Continue reading “Phinees”

Philumena one of the youngest, and in Italy one of the most revered of saints, especially as the protectress of the imprisoned, deserves to be mentioned here as one of the most extravagant examples of Romish credulity and superstition. Her remains were reported to have been exhumed in 1802 from the catacomb of St. Priscilla … Continue reading “Philumena”

Philter, Philtre (Gr. , love-charm, lovepotion). A superstitious belief in the efficacy of certain artificial means of inspiring and securing love seems to have been generally prevalent from very early times; and among the Greeks and Romans (among the latter in the later days of the republic, and under the emperors) love-charms, and especially love-potions, … Continue reading “Philter, Philtre”

Philpotts SEE PHILLPOTTS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Philpot, John an English divine of the Reformation period, noted for his learning and his devotion to the Prbtestant cause, for which he paid his life, was born near Winchester about the close of the 15th century. He was educated at New College, Oxford, which he entered in 1534, and of which he finally became … Continue reading “Philpot, John”