Mouchy, Antoine de (Called DEMOCHARES.) Theologian and canonist, b. 1494, at Ressons-sur-Matz, near Beauvais, in Picardy; d. 8 May 1574, at Paris. In 1539 he was appointed rector of the University of Paris. He was also professor at the Sorbonne and canon Pœnitentiarius of Noyon. As inquisitor fidei he exerted his influence against the Calvinists. … Continue reading “Mouchy, Antoine de”
Mou
Mou The method of parallel in argumentation. See Pien. — W.T.C. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy
Motzer, Daniel
Motzer, Daniel a Presbyterian minister, was born in Perry County, Pennsylvania, August 16, 1817. He graduated at Jefferson College, Pennsylvania; studied theology in the Western Seminary, Alleghany, Pennsylvania; was licensed by Carlisle Presbytery in 1848, and in 1849 was ordained and installed pastor of the church at Cold Spring, N.J. He subsequently served the churches … Continue reading “Motzer, Daniel”
Motu Version Of The Scriptures
Motu Version Of The Scriptures The Motu is a dialect spoken by the natives round Port Moresby, New Guinea, hence it is also called the Port Moresby or New Guinea dialect. The Reverend J. Chalmers translated the first three gospels, and of these the gospel of Mark has been carefully revised by the Reverend W.G. … Continue reading “Motu Version Of The Scriptures”
Motu Proprio
Motu Proprio (Latin: own accord) Words used in rescripts, to signify that the Pope does not condition concession on motives of petition. In legislative enactments, designates informal method the Pope uses to make a decree, for example Pius XI made the chapels of Knights of Columbus and Roman playgrounds papal by his Motu Proprio of … Continue reading “Motu Proprio”
Motto
Motto See Legend Legend Fuente: Nave’s Topical Bible
Mott, William F
Mott, William F an American philanthropist of some fiote, was born in New York City in 1818. Mr. Mott commenced life with moderate means, but, being honest and of frugal habits, amassed an ample fortune, which he spent for the relief of the poor and needy. He made large contributions to the philanthropic institutions of … Continue reading “Mott, William F”
Motolinia, Toribio de Benavente
Motolinia, Toribio de Benavente Franciscan missionary, b. at Benavente, Spain, at the end of the fifteenth century; d. in the City of Mexico, 10 August, 1568. He was one of the first band of Franciscans who sailed for Mexico with Fray Martin do Valencia, and survived all his companions. Upon entering religion, he changed his … Continue reading “Motolinia, Toribio de Benavente”
Motive
MOTIVE That which moves, excites, or invites the mind to volition. It may be one thing singly, or many things conjunctly. Some call it a faculty of the mind, by which we pursue good and avoid evil. See WILL; Edwards on the Will, p. 7, 8, 124, 259, 384; Toplady’s Works, vol. 2: p. 41, … Continue reading “Motive”
Motivation
Motivation Designation of the totality of motives operative in any given act of volition or of the mechanism of the operation of such motives. See Motive. — L.W. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy