Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Muzio (or Mutio), Girolamo Nuzio an Italian writer, noted for his opposition to the Reformation and its adherents, and hence surnamed “Malleus Hereticonsum,” was born at Padua in 1496 and died in 1576. He wrote several polemical treatises against Luther, and various other works in prose and verse, none of which are of any value … Continue reading “Muzio (or Mutio), Girolamo Nuzio”

Muziano, Girolamo a distinguished Italian painter, was born at Acquafredda, near Brescia, in 1528. He painted a number of Biblical and religious subjects, one of which, the Resurrection of Lazarus, was greatly admired by Michael Angelo, who pronounced him one of the greatest painters of his time. Muziano is chiefly celebrated by his efforts to … Continue reading “Muziano, Girolamo”

Muzel, Philipp Ludwig a Reformed theologian of Germany, was born November 24, 1756, at Prenzlau, and died December 31, 1831, doctor and professor of theology,. member of consistory, superintendent and pastor of the Reformed Church at Frankfort-on-the-Oder. He published, Ueber die Verpflichtung auf die symbolischen Bucher der evangelischen Kirche (Berlin, 1831): Vorlesungen uber Christenthum und … Continue reading “Muzel, Philipp Ludwig”

Muza, Ibn-Noseir SEE SPAIN. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Muvattupuzha, India, eparchy of Founded on 15 January 2003 by Pope John Paul II. Suffragen of the archdiocese of Tiruvalla, India. Malankarese rite. See also Catholic-Hierarchy.Org New Catholic Dictionary Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Muurling, Willem a Dutch theologian, who died at the Hague, December 9, 1882, doctor of theology, was professor of theology at Groningen, and one of the founders of the Groningen school. In later years he became the leader of the so- called liberal theologians.. He published, besides, a work on Practical Theology, (2d ed. 1860, … Continue reading “Muurling, Willem”

Muuml;ntz, Eug&ne French savant and historian; b. at Soulz-sous–Forêts, near Mülhausen, Alsace, 11 June, 1845; d. at Paris, 2 November, 1902. He took up the study of law, but turned aside from the legal profession to contribute to the “Revue Alsacienne” certain articles which caused much comment. Just at that time — following upon the … Continue reading “Muuml;ntz, Eug&ène”

Muuml;nster, University of The town of Münster in Westphalia obtained its university in 1771 through the initiative of the prince-bishop’s vicar general, Freiherr von Fürstenberg. The foundation of the university was the cathedral school at Münster, which dated from the Middle Ages. This school, about the end of the fifteenth century, had reached a flourishing … Continue reading “Muuml;nster, University of”

Muuml;nster DIOCESE OF MÜNSTER (MONASTERIENSIS). Diocese in the Prussian Province of Westphalia, suffragan of Cologne. I. SECULAR HISTORY The earliest name of Münster was Mimegerneford, the later form being Mimigardeford, while from 1076 it was called by the Latin name Monasterium. It is first mentioned in 795, when St. Ludger founded a monastery here, and … Continue reading “Muuml;nster”

Muuml;nch-Bellinghausen, Baron Eligius Franz Jose (pseudonym: FRIEDRICH HALM) An Austrian dramatist, born at Cracow, 2 April, 1806; died at Vienna, 22 May, 1871. He was educated at the seminary of Melk and later at Vienna, where he studied philosophy and jurisprudence, and where he began his official career in 1826. Even as a boy he … Continue reading “Muuml;nch-Bellinghausen, Baron Eligius Franz Jose”