Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Mussard, Pierre a French Protestant theologian,, was born at Geneva in 1627, where he also studied. theology. In 1654 he was ordained, was in 1656 minister at Lyons, and attended the national synod at Loudun (1659-1660). In 1669 he was president of the provincial synod held at Is-sur-Thil, and in 1675 he accepted a call … Continue reading “Mussard, Pierre”

Muspel(l) or Muspel(l)heim is, in Norse mythology, the world of light and heat, situated in the south part of the universe; Niflheim, the habitation of mist and cold, being situated in the north. The inhabitants of this world are called “the sons of Muspell,” among whom Sturt or Surtur is chief, and the ruler of … Continue reading “Muspel(l) or Muspel(l)heim”

Musorites a superstitious sect of Jews, who are said to have reverenced rats and mice. The origin of this peculiarity is to be found in an event which is narrated in 1 Samuel 6. The Philistines had taken away the ark of the covenant and detained it in their country seven months, during which time … Continue reading “Musorites”

Musonius Rufus, Caius a Stoic philosopher of the 1st century of the Christian aera, is mentioned with praise by Tacitus (Ann. 14:59), and also by Pliny the younger, Philostratus, Themistius, and others. He was a native of Volsinii, in Etruria, and belonged to the equestrian order. He was a friend of Thrasea Psetus, Barea Soranus, … Continue reading “Musonius Rufus, Caius”

Musonius Musonius (1), bp. of Neocaesarea, on whose death in a.d. 368 Basil wrote a long letter of consolation to his widowed church (Ep. 28 [62]), lauding him greatly and designating him no unworthy successor of Gregory Thaumaturgus. He describes him as a rigid supporter of old customs and the ancient faith, endeavouring to conform … Continue reading “Musonius”

Muskokee (or Creek) Version Of The Scriptures The Muskokee is spoken by the Creek Indians, who possess in their vernacular the gospels of Matthew and John, the epistles of John, James, Titus, and Ephesians all published since 1868 by the American Bible Society. In 1879 the printing of the Acts of the Apostles was commenced … Continue reading “Muskokee (or Creek) Version Of The Scriptures”

Musius, Simon a Lutheran divine, great-grandfather of Johann Musaus, was born in 1529. He studied at Frankfort and Niiremberg, and when twenty years of age he was called as pastor to Furstenwalde, and three years later, in 1552, to Crossen, and in 1554 to Breslau. In the same year the University of Wittenberg conferred upon … Continue reading “Musius, Simon”

Musius, Cornelius an eminent Dutch scholar of Roman Catholic proclivities, was born at Delft in 1503. He flourished as pastor of St. Agatha during the contest between the prince of Orange and the Spanish throne for the possession of the Netherlands. He was equally esteemed for his learning and for his amiable qualities, when, on … Continue reading “Musius, Cornelius”

Musing * For MUSING (dialogizomai, in Luk 3:15, AV) see REASON (Verb) Fuente: Vine’s Dictionary of New Testament Words

Musimoes festivals celebrated in honor of the dead among the native tribes of Central Africa. See Gardner, Faiths of the World, page 503. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature