Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Omar (Heb. Omar’, , eloquent; Sept. ), the second named of the seven sons of Eliphaz, son of Esau (Gen 36:15 [comp. Gen 36:11]; 1Ch 1:36), who were heads and princes of tribes among the Edomites. B.C. cir. 1900. The name is supposed to survive in that of the tribe of Amir Arabs east of … Continue reading “Omar”

Oman a strip of maritime territory in the most eastern portion of Arabia, extends between Ras el-Jibdl and Ras el-Had, and is bounded on the north-east by the Gulf of Oman, and on the south-west by the deserts of the interior. It has an area of about 80,000 square miles, and a population estimated in … Continue reading “Oman”

Omaha, Nebraska, archdiocese of Embraces the counties of Boyd, Holt, Merrick, Nance, Boone, Antelope, Know, Pierce, Madison, Platte, Colfax, Stanton, Wayne, Cedar, Dixon, Dakota, Thurston, Cuming, Dodge, Burt, Washington, Douglas, and Sarpy. Founded as the vicariate apostolic of Nebraska on 6 January 1857. Elevated to the diocese of Omaha on 2 October 1885, suffragan of … Continue reading “Omaha, Nebraska, archdiocese of”

Omaha (OMAHENSIS) The Diocese embraces all that part of the State of Nebraska north of the southern shore of the South Platte River. Area, 52,996 sq. miles. Early Missionaries The first missionaries in Nebraska were priests of the Society of Jesus, who, from about 1838, occasionally visited the native Indians, many of whom received baptism. … Continue reading “Omaha”

Omaerus (, v. r. and ; Vulg. Abramus), a corrupt Grmecized form (1Es 9:34) for AMRAM SEE AMRAM (q.v.), a descendant of Bani (Ezr 10:34). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Omaerus om-a-erus: the King James Version = the Revised Version (British and American) Ismaerus (1 Esdras 9:34). Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Omadius a surname of Dionysus or Bacchus as the flesh-eater, human sacrifices being offered to this deity in the islands of Chios and Tenedos. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Om, aum (Skr.) Mystic, holy syllable as a symbol for the indefinable Absolute. See Aksara, Vac, Sabda. — K.F.L. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

O.M. = Minim Fathers; Ordo Minimorum; Minims of Saint Francis of Paula Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Om a Sanscrit word of asseveration, much used in Buddhistic works as an introductory term. It is especially prominent in Lamaism (q.v.). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Olzoffski, Andrew an eminent Polish divine, was born about 1618. In the course of his studies, which were pursued at Kalisch, he applied himself particularly to poetry, for which he was so peculiarly fitted that. Ovid-like, his ordinary discourse frequently ran into verse. After he had finished his studies in divinity and jurisprudence he traveled … Continue reading “Olzoffski, Andrew”

Olympus A titular see of Lycia in Asia Minor. It was one of the chief cities of the “Corpus Lyciacum”, and was captured from the pirate, Zenicetas, by Servilius Isauricus who transported to Rome the statues and treasure he had stolen. Its ruins (a theatre, temple, and porticoes) are located south of the vilayet of … Continue reading “Olympus”