Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Petro-Johannites a name given to the partisans of Peter John Olivi (A.D. 1279-1297), a monk of Bezibres, the founder of the Fraticelli schism among the Franciscaus, and a disciple of the abbot Joachim. He followed in the steps of his master, and wrote a commentary on the Revelation, containing interpretations of a similar character to … Continue reading “Petro-Johannites”

Petri, Pietro de an Italian painter, was born in Premia, a district of Novara, in 1671. He studied under Carlo Maratti at Rome, and painted some works for the ehurches in that metropolis. Lanzi says he formed a style of his own by engrafting on that of Maratti a portion of the manner of Cortona. … Continue reading “Petri, Pietro de”

Petri, Olaus-Phase a Swedish theologian, was born at OErebro, in 1497: the son of a blacksmith, he received his early education among the Carmelites of his native town, together with his brother Laurent, with whom he attended the University of Wittenberg, where they embraced the doctrines of Luther. On their return to Sweden, in 1519, … Continue reading “Petri, Olaus-Phase”

Petri, Laurent one of the three principal Swedish Reformers. a brother of the following, was born at OErebro in 1499. After having followed at Wittenberg the teaching of Luther and Melancthon, on his return to Sweden he spread the principles of Reform in that country. Appointed by Gustavus Vasa professor of theology in the University … Continue reading “Petri, Laurent”

Petri (Lat. for Peeters), Barthelemi a Belgian theologian, was born about 1547 at Op-Linter, near Tirlemont. After having taught philosophy for ten years at Louvain, in order to escape the miseries of war he was obliged to retire to Douai (1580), where he was provided with a canonicate and a theological chair. A zealous Thomist, … Continue reading “Petri (Lat. for Peeters), Barthelemi”

Petreus a name common to several Swedish theologians, of whom we mention the following: 1. AESCHILIUS, who died at Abo in 1657, professor and doctor of theology, is the author of, Ensarrationes in Evangelia. Dominicalia et Festivalia: De Veteris et Novi Testamenti Discriminae: De Anti- Christo Iagno, besides a translation of the Bible into Finnish. … Continue reading “Petreus”

Petreolo, Andrea a painter of Venzone, who, according to Renaldis, was employed in the cathedral of his native city about 1586, where he “decorated the panels of the organ with very beautiful histories of S. Geronimo and S. Eustachio, together with the parable of the wise and foolish virgins, surrounded with fine architecture.” Fuente: Cyclopedia … Continue reading “Petreolo, Andrea”

Petreius (Lat. for Peeters), Theodorus a learned Dutchman, was born April 17, 1567, at Kempen (OverIssel). After having been received as master of arts in Cologne, he entered the Carthusian convent of that city (1587), and was prior of Dulmen, in the bishopric of Mulnster; in this capacity he twice assisted at the general chapter … Continue reading “Petreius (Lat. for Peeters), Theodorus”

Petre, Family of The Petres are one of those staunch and constant families, which have played a great part in the preservation of the Catholic Faith in England. There is no volume of the “Catholic Record Society” (London) which does not contain references to their name, sometimes by scores; Gillow gives biographies of fifteen, Kirk … Continue reading “Petre, Family of”

Petrazzi, Astolfo a painter of Siena, was born about 1590. He studied successively under Francesco Vanni, the younger Salimbeni, and Pietro Somi. He acquired distinction, and executed many works for the churches and public edifices of his native city, as well as for the private collections. He also opened an academy there, which was much … Continue reading “Petrazzi, Astolfo”