Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Parnasim (= , shepherds) is a name by which the rulers of the synagogue in the time of Christ were called. A place that had at least ten men of leisure (batlanim), as they were technically called, i.e. men who could devote the whole of their time to the requirements of the synagogue, enjoyed the … Continue reading “Parnasim”

Parnaeh Par’naeh. (delicate). Father, or ancestor, of Elizaphan, prince of the tribe of Zebulun. Num 34:25. (B.C. before 1452). Fuente: Smith’s Bible Dictionary

Parnach (Heb. Parnak’, , perhaps swift; Sept ), the father of Elizaphan, which latter was prince of the tribe of Zebulun at the close of the Exodus (Num 34:25). B.C. ante 1618. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Parnach Num 34:25. Fuente: Fausset’s Bible Dictionary Parnach PARNACH.The father of Elizaphan (Num 34:25). Fuente: … Continue reading “Parnach”

Parmigiano, Il (THE PARMESAN) The current name of FRANCESCO MAZZUOLA, MAZZOLA, MAZZUOLI, or MAZZOLI, Italian painter, born at Parma, 1504; died at Casal Maggiore, 1540. He was the son of Filippo Mazzuola, a painter, also known as Filippo dell’ Erbette, who died in 1505. Francesco’s uncles, Michele and Pierilario, brought him up. With a strong … Continue reading “Parmigiano, Il”

Parmigiano, Francesco Mazzuoli familiarly known as Parmigianino, a noted Italian painter, who devoted himself to the study of sacred art, was born at Parma Jan. 11,1503. He studied under his uncles, who were artists of celebrity, and in his sixteenth year finished a picture of the Baptism of Christ. In 1521 Correggio’s visit, to Parma … Continue reading “Parmigiano, Francesco Mazzuoli”

Parmentier, Antoine-Augustin An agriculturist, born at Montdidier, 17 August, 1737; died in Paris, 13 Dec., 1813. Left an orphan at an early age, he was compelled before taking a college course to become a pharmacist, in which capacity he joined the army of Hanover in 1757. Taken prisoner several times in the course of this … Continue reading “Parmentier, Antoine-Augustin”

Parmenides (), a noted Greek philosopher of ancient times, who belonged to the school known as the Eleatic philosophers, was a. native of Elea, in Italy. He was descended from a noble family, and is said to have been induced to study philosophy by Aminias (Diog. Laert. ix, 21). He is also stated to have … Continue reading “Parmenides”

Parmenianus, a bp. of Carthage Parmenianus, successor to Donatus the Great, who followed Majorinus as Donatist bp. of Carthage. Optatus calls him “peregrines,” i.e. probably not a native of Africa. Having adopted Donatist opinions, he succeeded Donatus c. 350, was banished a.d. 358, and returned under the decree of Julian a.d. 362 (Aug. Retract. ii. … Continue reading “Parmenianus, a bp. of Carthage”

Parmenianus a Donatist prelate, flourished in the second half of the 4th century. Upon the decease of Donatus the Great in A.D. 360 Parmenianus was chosen his successor as and bishop of Carthage. He was, however, soon driven from this episcopal seat, and only reinstated under Julian the Apostate. He was at the head of … Continue reading “Parmenianus”

Parmenianists SEE PARMENIANUS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature