Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Paul of the Cross, Saint Born Piedmont, Italy, 1694; died Rome, Italy, 1775. Confessor, founder of the Congregation of Discalced Clerks of the Most Holy Cross and Passion (Passionists). Ordained in 1727 by Pope Benedict XIII, having a singular devotion to the Passion of Our Lord, he established the Congregation of the Passion, and founded … Continue reading “Paul of the Cross, Saint”

Paul of Samosata Bishop of Antioch and heretic against whom probably three synods were held, 264-269, at Antioch. As he was the viceroy of Queen Zenobia, he was of considerable political importance and was notorious for his haughtiness, immoral life, and illicit acquisition of wealth. Considered a follower of Artemas, he held that the Word … Continue reading “Paul Of Samosata”

Paul Of Pannonia lived probably in the 5th century; according to Trithemius and Cave, in A.D. 430. Gennadius calls him Paulus Presbyter, and states that he knew from his own testimony (ex dictis ejus) that he was a Pannonian, but does not say to what Church he belonged. Paul wrote De Virginitate servinda et contemtu … Continue reading “Paul Of Pannonia”

Paul of Middelburg A scientist and bishop, born in 1446 at Middelburg, the ancient capital of the province of Zealand, belonging then to the German Empire, now to Holland; died in Rome, 13 December, 1534. After finishing his studies in Louvain he received a canonry in his native town, of which he was afterwards deprived. … Continue reading “Paul of Middelburg”

Paul Of Emesa an Eastern prelate of note, who flourished in the first half of the 5th century, was among the bishops who, at the General Council of Ephesus (A.D. 431), united with patriarch John of Antioch in supporting the cause of Nestorius. When negotiations were in progress for a reconciliation between John and the … Continue reading “Paul Of Emesa”

Paul Of Cordova SEE PAULUS, ALVAREZ. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Paul Of Constantinople a historian of note, was a native of Persia, and is said to have been a disciple of the heresiarch Nestorius. Nothing is known of his personal history except that he was a deacon of the Church of Constantinople, and one of the most ardent supporters of Nestorianism at the time of … Continue reading “Paul Of Constantinople”

Paul of Burgos (PAUL DE SANTA MARIA; Jewish name, SOLOMON HA-LEVI) A Spanish archbishop, lord chancellor and exegete, born at Burgos about 1351; died 29 Aug., 1435. He was the most wealthy and influential Jew of Burgos, a scholar of the first rank in Talmudic and rabbinical literature, and a Rabbi of the Jewish community. … Continue reading “Paul Of Burgos”

Paul Littr Lexicographer and philosopher; born Paris, France, 1801; died there, 1881. His medical studies having been interrupted by his father’s death, he embraced a literary career. After 1840 he became a disciple of Comte and wrote several works on Positivist philosophy. He was elected to the Academy, 1871. Translated the works of Hippocrates. Wrote … Continue reading “Paul Littré”

Paul, John De St an Irish prelate, was prebendary of Donnington, in the cathedral of York, and canon of Dublin, when he was advanced to the archbishopric of Dublin, September 12, 1350. In 1360 he was one of the three whom the king appointed to explore for such mines of gold and silver as were … Continue reading “Paul, John De St”