Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

papistic Impolite term used in English-speaking countries, to designate a member of the Catholic Church. Its origin can be traced to the Reformation, where it was first used to distinguish a Roman Catholic who believed in the supremacy of the Pope, from an Anglican who believed in the supremacy of the king. Papistry, papistic, and … Continue reading “papistic”

PAPIST One who adheres to the communion of the pope and church of Rome. See POPE, and POPERY. Fuente: Theological Dictionary papist Impolite term used in English-speaking countries, to designate a member of the Catholic Church. Its origin can be traced to the Reformation, where it was first used to distinguish a Roman Catholic who … Continue reading “Papist”

Papini, Nicholas An historian, born at San Giovanni Valdarno, between Florence and Arezzo, about 1751; died at Terni, Umbria, 16 Dec., 1834. Having entered the Order of the Conventuals he taught Italian literature at Modena, was secretary of the Provincial of Tuscany, custos of the Sacred Convent of Assisi, 1800(?)-1803, a short time guardian of … Continue reading “Papini, Nicholas”

Papin, Isaac a noted divine who flourished first in the Protestant, but later in the Roman Catholic Church, was born at Blois, France, March 24, 1657. He was a student for a while at. Geneva, and slater at Saumur. At the former school the professors were then divided into two parties upon the subject of … Continue reading “Papin, Isaac”

Papillon du Rivet, Nicolas-Gabriel a French Jesuit, was born in Paris January 19, 1717. He early entered the Society of Jesus, and gained a reputation by his eloquence in most of the pulpits of the capital. He retired to Tournay after the suppression of his order, and died there in 1782. The Latin poems of … Continue reading “Papillon du Rivet, Nicolas-Gabriel”

Papiensis, Bernardus An Italian canonist of the thirteenth century; died 18 Sept., 1213. He was born at Pavia, studied law and theology at Bologna, was provost of the cathedral of Pavia until 1191, Bishop of Faenza until 1198, and then Bishop of Pavia until his death. He is renowned for his “Breviarium extravagantium” (later called … Continue reading “Papiensis, Bernardus”

Papias, Saint Second century Apostolic Father; Bishop of Hierapolis. He is celebrated as the author of lengthy commentaries on the life, teaching, and works of Our Lord, which, however, now exist only in fragments. Earlier critics maintained that his writings propagated the belief that Christ will rule the kingdom of the just upon earth for … Continue reading “Papias, Saint”

Papias Of Hierapolis in Phrygia, a noted Christian writer and prelate of the patristic period, is one of the most important witnesses to the authenticity of John’s Gospel. Papias flourished in the 2d century, and finally suffered martyrdom. According to Irenaeus he was a disciple of the apostle John; but Eusebius, who quotes (Hist. Eccles. … Continue reading “Papias Of Hierapolis”

Papias, bp. of Hierapolis Papias (1), bp. of Hierapolis in Phrygia (Eus. H. E. iii. 36) in the first half of 2nd cent. Lightfoot says (Coloss. p. 48), “Papias, or (as it is very frequently written in inscriptions) Pappias, is a common Phrygian name. It is found several times at Hierapolis, not only in inscriptions … Continue reading “Papias, bp. of Hierapolis”

Papias PAPIAS 1. Papias as witness to Gospels.There is no early evidence as to our Gospels comparable to that of Papias, bishop of Hierapolis, even in the fragmentary and obscure form in which it has reached us through the pages of Eusebius (Historia Ecclesiastica iii. 39). Eusebius own slighting estimate of Papias judgment was due … Continue reading “Papias”