Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Parvati one of the names given in Hind mythology to the consort of Siva. She was worshipped as the universal mother and the principle of fertility. She is also considered as the goddess of the moon. In consequence of her remarkable victory over the giant Durga she was honored as a heroine with the name … Continue reading “Parvati”

PARVAIM 2Ch 3:6, the region of fine gold; probably Ophir; according to Gesenius, the East. Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Parvaim (Heb. Parva’yim, , a dual form from some unknown ; Sept. ), a region producing gold used in adorning, Solomon’s Temple (2Ch 3:6). There is very strong reason to conclude with Bochart (Can. … Continue reading “Parvaim”

Parva Naturalia The name traditionally given to a series of short treatises by Aristotle on psychological and biological topicsviz. De Sensu et Sensibili, De Memoria et Reminiscentia, De Somno, De Somniis, De Divinatione per Somnium, De Longitudine et Brevitate Vitae, De Vita et Morte, De Respiratione. — G.R.M. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Paruta, Paolo Venetian historian and statesman, born at Venice, 14 May, 1540; died there, 6 Dec., 1598. Of a Luccan family, he was devoted from youth to literature and philosophy, also the composition of poetry. He applied himself especially to history and political science, and was at the end of the fifteenth century what Macchiavelli, … Continue reading “Paruta, Paolo”

Paruah [some Paru’ah] (Heb. Paru’ach, , blessing [Gesen.], or increase [Furst]; Sept. , v.r. and ), the father of Jehoshaphat, which latter was Solomon’s purveyor in Issachar (1Ki 4:17). B.C. cir. 1012. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Paruah flourishing, the father of Jehoshaphat, appointed to provide monthly supplies for Solomon from the … Continue reading “Paruah”

Party-spirit is a certain limitation of that general social principle which binds together- the human species. It consists in the attachment men are disposed to feel towards any association or body they may belong to in itself, and towards the fellow-members of the same, as such, over and above any regard they may have for … Continue reading “Party-spirit”

Party, Center A political party founded by the Catholics of Germany in 1870 to defend in Parliament the rights of their Church . In 1852 a Catholic fraction with representatives of the Rhineland and Westphalia had been admitted into the lower house of Prussia, and after 1858 this Catholic faction called itself the Catholic Center … Continue reading “Party, Center”

Party, Broad Church Members of the Church of England who interpret its doctrines in a broad and liberal sense and hold that the Church should be comprehensive and tolerant. They lay stress on ethical teaching and minimize the value of orthodoxy. They were never a clearly-defined party and of late years have developed an extreme … Continue reading “Party, Broad Church”

Partridge, ALFRED H., D.D a Protestant Episcopal minister, was born December 11, 1811. He graduated from the General Theological Seminary, N.Y., in 1838, was rector of St. Matthew’s, Bedford, seventeen years, then of Christ Church, Brooklyn, until his death, April 8, 1883. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

PARTRIDGE A well-known bird, three varieties of which are found in Palestine. Saul’s hunting of David like a partridge upon the mountain, 1Sa 26:20, may be illustrated by an occasional practice of the Arabs, who, observing that this bird becomes languid on being started several times in quick succession, at length rush suddenly in upon … Continue reading “Partridge”