Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Odes Of Solomon It was in 1909 that Rendel Harris, whose researches in the domain of Christian antiquities have been so fruitful, enriched the learned world by the discovery of a collection of forty-two old Syriac hymns known as The Odes of Solomon. Since their publication many useful essays by eminent scholars have been written … Continue reading “Odes of Solomon”

Oderico, Canonico an Italian priest, noted as a painter, flourished at Siena in 1213. There is a manuscript book, entitled Ordo officiorum Senensis Ecclesiae, preserved in the library of the Academy at Florence, written on parchment and dated 1213, in which the initial letters are illuminated with little histories, ornaments of animals, etc., by this … Continue reading “Oderico, Canonico”

Oderic Of Pordenone (Or Portenau) an Italian Franciscan noted as a traveler, was born in 1286 at Cividale, district of Pordenone (Friuli.) After having finished his studies. at Udine, he devoted himself to the labors of the foreign missions, and resolved to carry the Gospel to Asia. During an absence of sixteen years, consecrated to … Continue reading “Oderic Of Pordenone (Or Portenau)”

Odense, Ancient See of Odense (OTHINIA, OTHONIENSIS.) The diocese included the islands of Fünen, Langeland, Taasinge, Laaland, Falster, Als, and Aerö. It was founded before 988 from Schleswig, and the first church built at Odense was dedicated to St. Mary. Othinkar Hvide the Elder, a missionary bishop in Sweden, is said to have preached Christianity … Continue reading “Odense, Ancient See of Odense”

Odenheimer, William Henry, D.D a bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church, was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, August 11, 1817. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1835, and from the General Theological Seminary in 1838; was ordained deacon by Bishop Onderdonk, of Pennsylvania, in the same year, and presbyter in 1841. After this he … Continue reading “Odenheimer, William Henry, D.D”

O.de.M. = Order of Our Lady of Mercy ; Mercedarians Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Odem SEE SARDIUS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

ODED A prophet of the Lord, who, being at Samaria when the Israelites under king Pekah returned from the war against Judah and brought 200,000 captives, went to meet them, and remonstrated with them; so that the principal men in Samaria took care of the prisoners, gave them clothes, food, and other assistance, and carried … Continue reading “ODED”

Ode (, a song) originally meant any lyrical piece adapted to be sung. In the modern use of the word, odes are distinguished from songs by not being necessarily in a form to be sung, and by embodying loftier conceptions and more intense and passionate emotions. The language of the ode is therefore abrupt, concise, … Continue reading “Ode”

Oddone Colonna Reigned from 11 November 1417 to 20 February 1431. Born in 1368 in Genazzano, Italy as Oddone Colonna; died in 1431 in Rome, Italy . He was nuncio to various Italian courts, administrator of the diocese of Palestrina, and cardinal -deacon . He deserted the lawful pope Gregory XII and was himself elected … Continue reading “Oddone Colonna”

Oddazzi (Or Odasi), Giovanni an Italian painter noted for his attainments in sacred art, was born at Rome in 1603. He first studied under Ciro Ferri, and on the death of that master became the pupil of Gio. Battista Gaulli, called Baciccio. The liveliness of his genius and his remarkable industry gained him great distinction … Continue reading “Oddazzi (Or Odasi), Giovanni”