Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

PASAGINIANS A denomination which arose in the twelfth century, known also by the name of the Circumcised. their distinguishing tenets were these, 1. That the observation of the law of Moses in every thing except the offering of sacrifices was obligatory upon Christians. In consequence of which, they circumcised their followers, abstained from those meats … Continue reading “Pasaginians”

Pasagii Or Pas(S)Agini a Christian heretical sect which arose in Lombardy towards the close of the 12th century, sprang out of a mixture of Judaism and Christianity, occasioned perhaps by the conquest of Jerusalem. This sect held the absolute obligation of the Old Testament upon Christians in opposition to the Manichaeans, who maintained only the … Continue reading “Pasagii Or Pas(S)Agini”

Pasach (Heb. Pasak’, , cut off; Sept. ( v.r. ), the first named of three sons of Japhlet, of the tribe of Asher (1Ch 7:33). B.C. cir. 1618. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Pasach clearing, one of the sons of Japhlet, of the tribe of Asher (1 Chr. 7:33). Fuente: Easton’s Bible … Continue reading “Pasach”

Pas(S)Inelli, Lorenzo an Italian painter, was born in 1629 at Bologna. He first studied under Simone Cantarini, and next with Flaminio Torre. He afterwards went to Venice, where he became enamored of the ornamental and brilliant style of Paul Veronese, and he made the works of that master his model, though he did not servilely … Continue reading “Pas(S)Inelli, Lorenzo”

Pas-Dammim (Heb. Pas Danmmim’, , wrist of blood [or extension of brooks, Furst]; Sept. v.r. ,Vulg. Aphesdomim), the form in 1Ch 11:13 of the name which in 1Sa 17:1 is given more at length as EPHES-DAMMIM. It will be observed that in the original of Pas-dammim the article () has taken the place of the … Continue reading “Pas-dammim”

Par, Ambroise French surgeon, born at Bourg-Hersent, near Laval, department of Maine, 1517; died 20 December, 1590. He was apprenticed to a barber at an early age, became barber-surgeon at the Hôtel-Dieu, Paris, surgeon in the army of Francis I (1536-38), re-enlisted on the reopening of hostilities (1542-44), and in 1545 began the study of … Continue reading “Paré, Ambroise”

Parvus, Johannes Scholar, philosopher, and historian; born near Salisbury, England , c.1115; died probably Chartres, France, 1180. He was educated in France under some of the most brilliant scholars of the time, including Abelard, Alberic of Rheims, William of Conches, and Theodoric of Chartres. Returning to England , he became secretary to Theobald, Archbishop of … Continue reading “Parvus, Johannes”

Parvus, Bartholomew (Bartholomaeus Parvus; Bartholomew the Little) (died 1333 ) Apostle of Armenia , born Bologna, Italy . Having entered the Dominican Order , he became noted as a capable theologian and zealous preacher. At the head of a band of Dominican missionaries, he was sent by Pope John XXII to Armenia to keep the … Continue reading “Parvus, Bartholomew”

Parvis(e) is the name given to an enclosed space, paradise (q.v.), or atrium, or to the court in front of a church, which is usually surrounded with cloisters. The name is also given sometimes to a churchyard. The cloister-garth at Chichester is still called paradise; and the space around a church is usually termed parvise … Continue reading “Parvis(e)”

Parvin, Robert J. an Episcopal clergyman, was born at Deerfield, N. J., in 1823, and was educated for holy orders at the Protestant Episcopal Theological Seminary of Virginia, where he graduated in 1847. After ordination he was successively stationed at Christ Church, Towanda; Trinity Church; Rochester; Pittsfield, Mass.; Le Roy, N. Y.; and in 1860 … Continue reading “Parvin, Robert J.”