Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Pah-kwa a Chinese charm, consisting of eight diagrams arranged in a circular form; it is in most common use in China. The figure is thus formed. The eight diagrams are described by Mr. Cuthbertson, an American missionary to the Chinese, as follows: They are triplets of lines, whole and broken, the various combinations of which … Continue reading “Pah-kwa”

PAGODA Or PAGOD, a name given by the East Indians to their temples, where they worship their gods. Fuente: Theological Dictionary Pagoda (according to some, a corruption of the Sanscrit word bhagavata, from bhagavat, sacred; but according to others a corruption of put-gada, from the Persian put, idol, and gada, house) is the name of … Continue reading “Pagoda”

Pagninus, Sanctes an Italian monk, noted as a Hebraist and exegete, by Buxtorf called Vir linguarum Orientalium peritissimus, was born at Lucca in 1466. He became a Dominican in 1486, and was the pupil of Savonarola and others famous in theology and Oriental learning at Fiesoli, where his rapid progress won the esteem of cardinal … Continue reading “Pagninus, Sanctes”

Pagnino, Xantes Also known as Xantes Pagnino. Born 1470; died 1541. A leading philologist of his day. Taught the Oriental languages, and wrote numerous works treating of Sacred Scripture, Greek, and Hebrew. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Pagnino, Santes (Or XANTES) A Dominican, born 1470 at Lucca, Tuscany; died 24 Aug., 1541, at Lyons, one of the leading philologists and Biblicists of his day. At sixteen he took the religious habit at Fiesole, where he studied under the direction of Savonarola and other eminent professors. In acquiring the Oriental languages, then cultivated … Continue reading “Pagnino, Santes”

Pagnino, Bantes Also known as Xantes Pagnino. Born 1470; died 1541. A leading philologist of his day. Taught the Oriental languages, and wrote numerous works treating of Sacred Scripture, Greek, and Hebrew. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Pagni, Benedetto an Italian painter, was a native of Pescia, and studied in the school of Giulio Romano at Rome. He accompanied that master to Mantua, where he assisted him in his works. He acquired considerable distinction as a historical painter, and executed some works for the churches. Lanzi says his picture of the Martyrdom … Continue reading “Pagni, Benedetto”

Paglia, Francesco an Italian painter, was born at Brescia in 1636. He was a scholar of Guercino, whose manner he Imitated. Lanzi says he was excellent in laying on his colors, admirable in his chiaroscuro, but he displayed little spirit, and his proportions were frequently too long and slender. His best work is an altar-piece … Continue reading “Paglia, Francesco”

Pagit (Or Paget), Eusebius an English Puritan minister and writer, was born at Crawford, in Northamptonshire, about 1542. He was educated at Christ Church, Oxford. After taking holy orders in the Church Establishment he became successively vicar of Orundle and rector of Langton, in his native county; afterwards he removed to the living of Kilhampton, … Continue reading “Pagit (Or Paget), Eusebius”

Pagit (Or Paget), Ephraim an English divine, son of Eusebius, was born in London in 1585, and was educated at Christ Church, Oxford. He obtained the living of St. Edmund the King, in Lombard Street, London, of which he was deprived at the Rebellion. He retired to Deptford, where he died in 1647. Pagit was … Continue reading “Pagit (Or Paget), Ephraim”