Mount Tabor (Arabic: Jebel et Tour; mountain of mountains) Distinguished for its picturesque site and outline, rises above the Plains of Esdraelon, fives miles southeast of Nazareth. It played an important part in the history of Israel, was the boundary between the tribes of Issachar and Zabulon. Here Debbora assembled 10,000 Israelites under Barac to … Continue reading “Mount Tabor”
MOUNT SION
MOUNT SION Mount Sion is a symbol drawn from the Mosaical dispensation, and its import is to be ascertained by referring to what is said of Sion in the Old Testament. David began the settlement of the nation of Israel, and of his own kingdom, by the taking of Mount Sion from the Jebusites, which … Continue reading “MOUNT SION”
Mount Sinai
Mount Sinai The “mountain of God” (Exodus 3) situated in the desert of Sinai between the Gulf of Suez and the Gulf of Akabah, on which the Law was given to Moses (Exodus 31). The Old Testament speaks of Mount Sinai and Mount Horeb as synonymous; some writers say they are two mountains of the … Continue reading “Mount Sinai”
Mount, Sermon on the
Mount, Sermon on the The first instructions given by Our Lord on the Mount of Beatitudes , so called from the opening topic of the sermon and supposed to be Karn Hattin, or the Horns of the village Hattin nearby. This mountain is 1,816 feet high, but the sermon was preached on the upland at … Continue reading “Mount, Sermon on the”
Mount Seir
Mount Seir This mountain (or rather mountains) is at the south and east of the Dead Sea, near Moab. The name should seem to have been taken from Shahar, which means hairy: probably the mount had a rough appearance. The mount itself is rendered memorable from the patriarchal history. The Horites originally possessed it, as … Continue reading “Mount Seir”
Mount Samaria
Mount Samaria This mount, spoken of in the Old Testament, became memorable, in after-ages, in the New, for the worship of the Samaritans. Hence, in the conversation the woman at Jacob’s well had with Christ, she seemed anxious to know whether they were right. (See Joh 4:20.) She referred, no doubt, to what the Lord … Continue reading “Mount Samaria”
Mount Saint Vincent, College of
Mount Saint Vincent, College of Mount-Saint Vincent-on-Hudson, New York, New York. Founded as a preparatory school in New York City in 1847. College founded, 1910, at the mother-house of the Sisters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul, who conduct the college and preparatory school. Includes colleges of arts and sciences, journalism, education, social service, … Continue reading “Mount Saint Vincent, College of”
Mount Saint Mary’s University
Mount Saint Mary’s University Emmitsburg, Maryland. Founded 1808. Conducted by the diocesan clergy. Preparatory school, college of arts and sciences. In 2004 the college was raised to the status of university. See also the university ‘s web site. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary
Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary of the West
Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary of the West Norwood, Cincinnati, Ohio. Founded 18 May 1829 by Bishop Edward Fenwick as part of the Athenaeum of Ohio education center. Conducted by secular clergy. See also the seminary web site. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary
Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary
Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary Emmitsburg, Maryland. Founded 1808 by Father John Dubois, a French immigrant priest. Conducted by secular clergy. It is closely allied to Mount Saint Mary’s University . See also the seminary web site. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary