Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Mozah (Heb. Motsah’, , i.q. Moza, an issuing of water, but with the art.; Sept. v.r. , ),. a city of the tribe of Benjamin, mentioned between Chephirah and Rekem (Jos 18:26). A place of this name is mentioned by the rabbins (Mishna, Sukkah, 4:5) as situated ”below Jerusalem,” at a spot whither the worshippers … Continue reading “Mozah”

Moza (Heb. Motsa’, , a going forth, as often), the name of two men. 1. (Sept. v.r. .) The second of the three sons of Caleb by one of his concubines, Ephah (1Ch 2:46). B.C. ante 1618. 2. (Sept. , also v.r. .) The son of Zimri and father of Binea, among the posterity of … Continue reading “Moza”

Moysey, Charles Abel an English divine quite noted as an able defender of the Trinitarian doctrine, flourished in the first half of this century. He was archdeacon of Bath, and enjoyed other clerical distinctions. In 1818 he held the appointment of Bampton lecturer, and treated of Unitarianism (Oxf. 1818, 8vo). He died about 1870. He … Continue reading “Moysey, Charles Abel”

Moyos A group of tribes, famous in the mission annals of Bolivia, belonging to Arawakan stock. In savage state they subsisted upon hunting and fishing, living in rude huts and leading a wandering life. They excelled in boat making, pottery and music and had a method of picture writing. Polygamy was not common. They were … Continue reading “Moyos”

Moyne, Le SEE LEMOINE. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Moylan, Stephen An American patriot and merchant, born in Ireland in 1734; died at Philadelphia, 11 April, 1811. He received his education in Ireland, but resided for some time in England, and seems to have travelled considerably on the Continent before emigrating to the American Colonies where he settled in the city of Philadelphia. He … Continue reading “Moylan, Stephen”

Moylan, Francis Bishop of Cork, born at Cork, 1739; died in 1815. He was the son of a rich merchant. As the penal laws made it impossible for him to obtain a suitable education at home, he was sent to Paris, and educated there. His father desired that he should adopt a mercantile calling; but … Continue reading “Moylan, Francis”

Moyes, James Writer, theologian, and controversialist; born Edinburgh, Scotland, 1851; died London, England, 1921. Educated in Ireland, France, and Rome at the Venerabile, he was ordained, 1815, and appointed professor at Saint Bede’s College, Manchester. He was appointed canon theologian of Salford Chapter, 1891, and of the Westminster Chapter, 1895. In 1896, he served on … Continue reading “Moyes, James”

MOYER’S LECTURES A course of eight sermons preached annually, set on foot by the beneficence of Lady Moyer, about 1720, who left by will a rich legacy, as a foundation for the same. A great number of English writers having endeavoured, in a variety of ways, to invalidate the doctrine of the Trinity, this opulent … Continue reading “MOYER’S LECTURES”

Moyer, Lady Rebecca is noted as the foundress of a course of lectures in defence of the orthodox view of the Trinity. SEE LECTURES, MOYERS. She was the wife of Sir Samuel Moyer, of the parish of St. Andrew, Holborn, in the County of Middlesex, England, who died in 1716. Lady Moyer herself died about … Continue reading “Moyer, Lady Rebecca”