Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Peshito, Or Rather Peshitto (Syr., as generally supposed, simple, faithful, sc. Version, or the explained, i.e. translated, Bible), is the name given to the authorized Syriac Version of the Old and the greater part of the New Testament. This version holds among the Syrian Christians the same place as the Vulgate in the Roman and … Continue reading “Peshito, Or Rather Peshitto”

Pesheth SEE FLAX. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Pesello, Francesco an Italian painter of the Florentine school, was born in the year 1380. He studied with Filippo Lippi, and was a good imitator of his style. There is a fine picture by him of the Epiphany in the ducal gallery. He died in the year 1457. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical … Continue reading “Pesello, Francesco”

Pescia, Mariano Da an Italian painter, was a native of Pescia. His real name was Mariano Gratiadei, He was born about 1520, and was a scholar of Ridolfo Ghirlandaio (not, as is said, of Domenico G., who died about 1493), whom he assisted in many of his works. He also painted some pictures from his … Continue reading “Pescia, Mariano Da”

Pescia (PISCIENSIS) Diocese in Tuscany, Italy, on the Rivers Pescia Maggiore and Pescia Minore, situated in a fertile plain; its textile industry is considerable. The cathedral is very ancient, but was restored by Ferri in 1663; it contains beautiful paintings by Gabbaini and the mausoleum of Baldassare Tunini. Other churches are S. Michele and S. … Continue reading “Pescia”

Peschitto (Syriac, simple or plain) Ancient Syriac version of the Bible. A complete translation of the Old Testament, it was in possession of the Syrian Christians since the 4th century. It is the first version of the Hebrew Scriptures made for and by Christians, and is sometimes called the Syriac Vulgate. In antiquity and importance … Continue reading “Peschitto”

Pescheck, Christian Adolph a Lutheran theologian of Germany, was born February 1, 1787, at Johnsdorf, Saxony. In 1816 he was pastor at Luckendorf, in 1831 deacon at Zittau, and died in 1859, doctor of philosophy. He is the author of, Geschichte der Colestiner des Oybins, urikundlich esfioscht und dargestellt (Zittau, 1840): Geschichte der Gegen reformation … Continue reading “Pescheck, Christian Adolph”

Pesch, Tilman A Jesuit philosopher, b. at Cologne, 1 Feb., 1836; d, at Valkenberg, Holland, 18 Oct., 1899. He became a Jesuit on 15 October, 1852, and made his novitiate at Friedrichsburg near Münster; he studied classics two years at Paderborn, philosophy two years at Bonn; taught four years at Feldkirch, Switzerland; studied theology one … Continue reading “Pesch, Tilman”

Pescennius Niger Emperor of Rome (193-194). He was a native of central Italy, and during the reigns of Marcus Aurelius and Commodus had kept the Germans from invading Roman territory. In 192 he suppressed an outbreak of the Jews and Saracens. After the death of Pertinax the prætorian guards proclaimed Didius Julianus emperor; the troops … Continue reading “Pescennius Niger”

Pesaro, Niccolo Trometto, Or Niccolo Da an Italian painter of the 16th century, and a native of Pesaro, studied under Zuccaro, whose style he at first followed closely. He executed some works for the churches at Rome, the principal of which are the Nativity, in the Basilica; a Pieta, in S. Francesca; the Nativity and … Continue reading “Pesaro, Niccolo Trometto, Or Niccolo Da”