Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Papabiles (i.e. eligible to the pontificate of Rome). According to the regulations of Stephen III, made in 769, only the cardinals are eligible, but according to established custom, any one is papabilis who is capable of elevation to the episcopate. In a more restricted sense, it admits only those cardinals who are in papal interests … Continue reading “Papabiles”

Papa, Simone (1) called II Vecchio (the eldet), an Italian painter, was born about 1430 at Naples. He studied under Antonio Solario, called II Zingara whose works were then held in high estimation. He excelled in painting altar-pieces with few figures, grouped in a pleasing style and finished with exquisite care, in which he sometimes … Continue reading “Papa, Simone (2)”

Papa (), a name originally given to the bishops of the Christian Church, is now the pretended prerogative and sole privilege of the pope, or bishop of Rome. The word signifies no more than father. Tertullian, speaking indefinitely of any Christian bishop who absolves penitents, gives him the name of Benedictus Papa. Heraclas, bishop of … Continue reading “Papa”

Pap (, shad, Eze 23:21; teat, Isa 22:12; , Luk 11:27; Luk 23:29; Revelations 1:13), the breast (as the Hebrew word is elsewhere rendered), especially of a female. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Pap (, shadh, , shodh, breast (Eze 23:21); , mastos, the breast (Luk 11:27; Luk 23:29; Rev 1:13)): The … Continue reading “Pap”

Paolo Veronese (or PAOLO CAGLIARI), a very noted Italian painter who belonged to the Venetian school of the 16th century, was a native of Verona. whence his surname. He was born, according to Ridolfi, in 1532, though others say in 1528. His father was a sculptor, and afforded the boy all the art-training that he … Continue reading “Paolo Veronese”

Paolo Sarpi Servite, statesman, and anti-papal historian. Born on 15 August 1552 in Venice, Italy; died there on 15 January 1623. He taught philosophy in his monastery, was made provincial for the Venetian Republic in 1579, pro-curator general from 1585 to 1588, and became hostile to Rome when three times rejected as nominee for a … Continue reading “Paolo Sarpi”

Paolo, Maestro of Venice, a noted painter, much devoted to sacred art, Lanzi says is the earliest painter in the national manner (i.e. different from the Greek artists of the time), of whom there exists a work with the indisputable name of its author. It is in the church of S. Marco at Venice, consisting … Continue reading “Paolo, Maestro”

Paolo Cagliari SEE PAOLO VERONESE. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Paolini, Pio Fabio an Italian painter, was born at Udine. He early went to Rome to study under Pietro da Cortona, and there acquired considerable reputation for some historical works, especially for his fine fresco of San Carlo, which adorns the Corso. In 1678 he was elected a member of the Academy of St. Luke. … Continue reading “Paolini, Pio Fabio”

Paolini, Pietro an Italian painter, was born at Liicca in 1603. He went early to Rome, where he entered the school of Angelo Caroselli. Under him Paolini acquired a manner that shows correct drawing, and a style of coloring more resembling that of the Venetian than the Roman school, uniting the richness and harmony of … Continue reading “Paolini, Pietro”