Parricide (Lat. paricida) is rather a popular than a legal term. In the Roman law it comprehended every one who murdered a near relative; but in English the term is usually confined to the murderer of one’s father or of one who is in loco parentis. The parricidex does not, in any respect, differ in … Continue reading “PARRICIDE”
Parrenin, Dominique
Parrenin, Dominique Jesuit missionary, born. at Russey, France, 1665; died at Beijing, China, 1741. His varied knowledge and familiar use of Chinese earned him the good will of the Chinese emperors, which he utilized in the interest of religion and science. To him is due the continuance of the mission at Peking during violent persecutions. … Continue reading “Parrenin, Dominique”
Parr, Samuel
Parr, Samuel LL.D., a learned English divine noted as a profound scholar, was born in 1747, at Harrow-on-the-Hill, Middlesex. He was educated at the grammar school of that place, and at Emannuel College, Cambridge. He accepted in 1767 the situation of usher at Harrow, under Dr. Sumner; at whose death in 1772 he offered himself … Continue reading “Parr, Samuel”
Parr, Richard (2)
Parr, Richard (1), an English prelate, flourished in the first half of the 17th century. He was made bishop of Sodor and Man in 1635. He died in 1643. He published a Sermon preached at the burial of Sir Robert Spencer (Oxf. 1628, 4to), and Concio ad Clerum (1628, 8vo). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological … Continue reading “Parr, Richard (2)”
Parr, Elnathan
Parr, Elnathan D.D., an eminent English divine, flourished in the reign of king James I. Parr was educated at King’s College, Cambridge; after taking holy orders he became rector of Palgrave, Suffolk. His exposition of the Epistle to the Romans is a useful work, equally remarkable, says Dr. Williams, for soundness of sentiment, familiarity of … Continue reading “Parr, Elnathan”
Parr, Catharine
Parr, Catharine Born c.1512; died on 7 September 1548. Daughter of a Westmoreland knight. Though raised Catholic, she became Protestant. Sixth wife of king Henry VIII Dowager Queen of England. The most married queen of England, having had four husbands in all. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary
Paroy, Jacques De
Paroy, Jacques De a French painter on glass, was born at St. Pourgain-sur-Allier, towards the close of the 16th century. After acquiring the elements of design and painting, he visited Rome for improvement, and studied under Domenichino. It is probable that he gained his knowledge of glass painting in his native country, as that art … Continue reading “Paroy, Jacques De”
Parousia
Parousia 1. General considerations.-In earlier literature on this subject the relation between the conceptions of the Parousia in Jewish apocalyptic and those in the NT is treated as an open question. Further study and research have made this attitude impossible. It is certain that the whole of the eschatological and apocalyptic background of primitive Christianity … Continue reading “Parousia”
Parosh
Parosh SEE FLEA. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Parosh (2) (Heb. Parosh’, , flea; Sept. , but in Ezr 2:3; A.V. Pharosh, in Ezr 8:3), a Jew whose retainers or descendants, in number 2172, returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel (Ezr 2:3; Neh 7:8). Another detachment of 150 males, with Zechariah at their … Continue reading “Parosh”
Paros
Paros one of the larger islands of the Grecian Archipelago. SEE GREECE. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature