Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Panteon is the Spanish term for a crypt (q.v.) behind the altar, serving as the burial- place of the bishop. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Pantaleon, St (Ital. SAN. PANTALEONE; Gr. . ), a noted Christian martyr under Galerius, was born (according to tradition) at Nicomedia, in Bithynia. His father, from whom he received his education, was a pagan; his mother was a Christian. Having applied himself to the study of medicine, he became eminent in his profession, and was … Continue reading “Pantaleon, St”

Pantaleon, Saint Martyr; one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers; died c.305. According to legend he was the son of a rich pagan, but was instructed in Christianity by his mother; he studied medicine and became court physician to Emperor Maximianus; he was denounced to the emperor as a Christian by envious colleagues, but resisted firmly … Continue reading “Pantaleon, Saint”

Pantaenus, of Alexandria Pantaenus, chief of the catechetical school of Alexandria, in the latter part of the 2nd cent. and perhaps the early years of the 3rd. Of his previous life little is known with certainty. We are not informed whether he was originally a Christian or became one by conversion. Our authorities agree, however, … Continue reading “Pantaenus, of Alexandria”

Pantaenus a Christian philosopher of the Stoic sect, flourished in the 2d century. He is supposed to have been a native of Alexandria, and to have taught philosophy and religion there about A.D. 180. He went on a mission to Ethiopia, from whence he is said to have brought the Gospel of St. Matthew, written … Continue reading “Pantaenus”

Pantaelig;nus Head of the Catechetical School of Alexandria about 180 (Eusebius, “Hist. eccl.”, V, x), still alive in 193 (Eusebius, “Chron.” Abr., 2210). As he was succeeded by Clement who left Alexandria about 203, the probable date of his death would be about 200. He was trained in the Stoic philosophy; as a Christian missionary, … Continue reading “Pantaelig;nus”

Pant Psa 38:10 (b) In times of distress, weariness and discouragement the heart has a deep desire for someone, or something, to satisfy that craving. Psa 42:1 (a) This represents a heart hunger for the presence of GOD, and the fellowship of the Lord. It is compared to the deep craving of the deer for … Continue reading “Pant”

Pansaga, Cosimo an eminent Italian sculptor and architect, was born at Clusone, near Bergamo, in 1591, and visited Rome and studied sculpture and architecture under Pietro Bernini. The facade of the Church of Santo Spirito de’ Neopolitani is the only work by him in that city. He, however, built and adorned a number of altars … Continue reading “Pansaga, Cosimo”

Panpsychism (Greek pan, all; psyche, soul) Panpsychism is a philosophical theory which holds that everything in the universe, the inorganic world as well as the organic, has some degree of consciousness. It is closely related to the theory of hylozoism, which teaches that all matter is endowed with life. As synonymous with hylozoism must be … Continue reading “Panpsychism”

Panpneumatism According to Ed. v. Hartmmn (q.v.) a synthesis of panlogism and pantheism (q.v.). — K.F.L. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy