PARABLE Derived from a Greek word, which signifies, to compare things together, to form a parallel or similitude of them with other things.What we call the Proverbs of Solomon, which are moral maxims and sentences, the Greeks call the Parables of Solomon. In like manner, when Job answers his friends, it is said he took … Continue reading “Parable”
Parabaptism
Parabaptism (), baptism in private houses or conventicles, which is frequently condemned in the canons of ancient councils under this name. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Para du Phanjas, Franccedil;ois
Para du Phanjas, Franccedil;ois Writer, b. at the castle of Phanja Champsaur, Basses-Alpes, 1724; d. at Paris, 1797. After his admission into the Society of Jesus in 1740, he taught mathematics and physics and later philosophy at Besançon. Many of his pupils became distinguished in the sciences and in apologetics. his was esteemed both for … Continue reading “Para du Phanjas, Franccedil;ois”
Para (du Phanjas), Francois
Para (du Phanjas), Francois a philosophical writer of France, was born in the castle Phanjas, Dauphine, in 1724. He joined the Jesuits of Embrun, and soon distinguished himself as a philosopher and mathematician. Para died at Paris in 1797. Of his works; we mention, Elements de Metaphysiques Sacrae et Profane (2d ed. Paris, 1779, 3 … Continue reading “Para (du Phanjas), Francois”
Par#0156;copolis
Par#0156;copolis A titular see of Macedonia, suffragan of Thessalonica. It is mentioned by Ptolemy (III, 13, 30) as being in Sintice, a part of Macedonia, and by Phlegon “Fragm. histor. gr.” ed. Didot, III, 609). Hierocles (Synecdemus, 639, 8) and Constantine Porphyrogenitus (De thematibus, 2) call it Parthicopolis, but the second locates it in Thrace. … Continue reading “Par#0156;copolis”
Papyrus, Vessels of
Papyrus, Vessels of See SHIPS AND BOATS, II., 2., (1). Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
Papyrus
Papyrus See Reed Rush Fuente: Plants Animals Of Bible Papyrus SEE PAPER-REED. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Papyrus pa-prus (Cyperus papyrus; , bublos, , bblos, whence , biblon, a roll, , ta bibla, the Books = the Bible): 1.Papyrus Paper 2.Egyptian Papyri 3.Aramaic Papyri 4.Greek Papyri 5.Their Discovery 6.Classical Papyri 7.Septuagint Papyri … Continue reading “Papyrus”
Papyri And Ostraca
Papyri And Ostraca PAPYRI AND OSTRACA.Until almost the end of the 19th cent., the most important records of antiquity, apart from the authors, that had been preserved for literary reasons, were the inscriptions on stone and metal. Published in great collections, and utilized by scholars of all civilized countries, they have given new life to … Continue reading “Papyri And Ostraca”
Papylus, a martyr
Papylus, a martyr Papylus (Papirius or Papyrius, as Rufinus, and Ado after him, write), April 13. In 1881 Aub brought some new facts to light respecting this martyr from the Greek MSS. in the Bibliothque Nationale. Papylus is mentioned by Eusebius (H. E. iv. 15) at the end of his account of Polycarp’s martyrdom. Ruinart … Continue reading “Papylus, a martyr”
Papuasia, Oceania, vicariate apostolic of
Papuasia, Oceania, vicariate apostolic of Comprised the British possessions in Papua (New Guinea), and in Torres Strait; entrusted to the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart. The priests, nuns and brothers minister in 8 different languages from 10 central stations, and 79 secqndary stations, to about 34,000 scattered in 504 villages. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary