Philistia (Heb. Pele’sheth, , signif. doubtful [see below]; Sept. ), the land of the Philistines, as it is usually styled in prose (Gen 21:32-33; Exo 13:17; 1Sa 27:1; 1Sa 27:7; 1Sa 29:11; 1Ki 4:21; 2Ki 8:2-3). This term is rendered in our version sometimes “Palestina,” as in Exo 15:14, and Isa 14:29; Isa 14:31; and … Continue reading “PHILISTIA”
Philips, Thomas
Philips, Thomas a Roman Catholic divine, was born of Protestant parentage at Ickford, in Buckinghamshire; received his education at St. Omer’s, and there became a zealous Romanist. He entered into orders, and became a Jesuit, but quitted that society, and obtained a prebend in the collegiate church of Tongres, with a dispensation to reside in … Continue reading “Philips, Thomas”
Philips, Peter
Philips, Peter Composer; born England, c.1560; died probably Belgium, c.1633. Having left England before 1590, he settled in the Netherlands, becoming organist to the Archduke Albert and Archduchess Isabella. After taking orders, he received a canonry at Soignies, 1610, and in 1623 one at Bethune. Most of his works were printed by Phalese at Antwerp … Continue reading “Philips, Peter”
Philips, Edward, M.A
Philips, Edward, M.A an English divine, was born near the middle of the 16th century. He was entered a student in Broadgate’s Hall, now Pembroke College, in 1574; became preacher at St. Saviour’s. Southwark, London, and died about 1603. He was a Calvinist, and esteemed “a person zealous of the truth of God, earnest in … Continue reading “Philips, Edward, M.A”
Philips (St.) And Jamess (St.) Day
Philips (St.) And Jamess (St.) Day a festival observed in memory of the apostles Philip and James the Less, on the 1st of May. In the Greek Church the festival of St. Philip is kept on the 14th of November. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Philippus, the Arabian
Philippus, the Arabian Philippus (5), “the Arabian,” emperor, a native of Bostra in Trachonitis and a man of low birth. Having been made pretorian prefect he supplanted the younger Gordian in the affections of the soldiers, and caused him to be deposed and put to death in Mar 244. After making peace with Sapor the … Continue reading “Philippus, the Arabian”
Philippus of Tralles
Philippus of Tralles Philippus (1), of Tralles, asiarch at the time of the martyrdom of POLYCARP. The historic reality of this Philip has been confirmed by an inscription found at Olympia, and Lightfoot (Ignatius, i. 613) printed two new inscriptions relating to him, and also by means of his full name, Caius Julius Philippus, there … Continue reading “Philippus of Tralles”
Philippus, of Side
Philippus, of Side Philippus (9), of Side, an ecclesiastical historian at the commencement of 5th cent., a native of the maritime town of Side in Pamphylia, the birthplace of Troilus the sophist, whose kinsman he was proud of reckoning himself. We find Philip at Constantinople enjoying the intimacy of Chrysostom, by whom he was admitted … Continue reading “Philippus, of Side”
Philippus, bp. of Heraclea
Philippus, bp. of Heraclea Philippus (6), bp. of Heraclea in Thrace and martyr in the Diocletian persecution c. 304 with Severus, a presbyter, and Hermes, a deacon. His Acts present one of the most vivid and minute pictures we possess of that persecution, and are often quoted by Le Blanc in his Actes des Martyrs-e.g. … Continue reading “Philippus, bp. of Heraclea”
Philippus Arabs
Philippus Arabs SEE PHILIP, EMPEROR. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature