Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Philippsohn, Moses a noted Hebraist, was born May 9, 1775, in Sandersleben, a small town on the Wipper, and was destined for a rabbinate by his parents, who began to initiate him into Hebrew when he was scarcely four years of age. In 1787 he was sent to a rabbinic school at Halberstadt, where he … Continue reading “Philippsohn, Moses”

Philipps, Ubbo SEE PHILIPPS, DIRK. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Philipps, Dirk one of the most eminent co-laborers of Simon Menno (q.v.), was born in 1504 at Lenwarden, the capital of Friesland, of Romish parentage. He was carefully and piously reared, and had unusual educational facilities in his time. When the Anabaptists came to Friesland, Philipps, who was then a devoted Romanist, soon became interested … Continue reading “Philipps, Dirk”

Philippopolis A titular metropolitan see of Thracia Secunda. The city was founded by Philip of Macedon in 342 B. C. on the site of the legendary Eumolpins. As he sent thither 2000 culprits in addition to the colony of veterans, the town was for some time known as Poniropolis as well as by its official … Continue reading “Philippopolis (1)”

Philippists is the name of that sect or party among the Lutherans who were the followers of Philip Melancthon. He had strenuously opposed the Ubiquists, who arose in his time; and the dispute growing still hotter after his death, the University of Wittenberg, who espoused Melancthon’s opinion, were called by the Flacians, who attacked it, … Continue reading “Philippists”

Philippins a small Russian sect, so called from the founder, Philip Pustoswiat, under whose leadership they emigrated from Russia to Livonia near the beginning of the 18th century, are a branch of the Raskolniks (q.v.). They call themselves Starowerski, or “Old-Faith Men,” because they cling with the utmost tenacity to the old service-books, the old … Continue reading “Philippins”

Philippine Rose Duchesne, Venerable Foundress of the Religious of the Sacred Heart in America , born Grenoble, France , 1769 ; died Saint Charles, Missouri, 1852 . She was educated by the Visitation Nuns , and later entered the Order. After its dispersion, during the Reign of Terror, she attempted to reestablish the convent of … Continue reading “Philippine Rose Duchesne, Venerable”

Philippine Islands Republic in the Malay Archipelago, administered by a governor-general appointed by the President of the United States and a local legislature. When Legaspi reached the islands from Mexico in 1564, he was accompanied by several Augustinians. The Franciscans arrived in 1577. The first bishop, the Dominican Salazar and a few Jesuits in 1581. … Continue reading “Philippine Islands”

Philippians, The Epistle to The INTERNAL EVIDENCE. The style, thought, and doctrine agree with Paul’s. The incidental allusions confirm his authorship. Paley (Hor. Paul. 7) instances the mention of the object of Epaphroditus’ journey to Rome, his sickness; the Philippian contribution to Paul’s wants (Phi 1:7; Phi 2:25-30; Phi 4:10-18); Timothy’s having been long with … Continue reading “Philippians, The Epistle to The”

Philippians, The Epistle to fi-lipi-anz I.PAUL AND THE CHURCH AT PHILIPPI II.CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CHURCH AT PHILIPPI III.CHARACTERISTICS OF THE EPISTLE 1.A Letter 2.A Letter of Love 3.A Letter of Joy 4.Importance Theologically IV.GENUINENESS OF THE EPISTLE V.PLACE, DATE AND OCCASION OF WRITING VI.CONTENTS OF THE EPISTLE LITERATURE I. Paul and the Church at Philippi. … Continue reading “Philippians, The Epistle to”