Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Mossul The seat of a Chaldean archdiocese, a Syrian diocese, and an Apostolic Mission. The origin of the town is unknown. It is not the Mosel of Ezechiel, xxvii, 19, which is but a mistranslation of Uzzal, a town in the north of Arabia. It is probable that there always has been on the right … Continue reading “Mossul”

Mossom, Robert a learned Irish prelate, who flourished in the second half of the 17th century, was born about the opening of that aera; entered holy orders, and, being a stanch royalist, suffered much in the civil wars; but on the Restoration was made dean of Christ-church, Dublin, with which he held the bishopric of … Continue reading “Mossom, Robert”

Moss, Robert, D.D an English divine of distinction, was born of estimable parentage at Gillingham, in Norfolk, in 1666. He was educated first at Norwich school, then at Benet College, Cambridge, in 1682; made there B.A. and fellow in 1685, and B.D. in 1690; and entering holy orders, acquired great reputation both as a disputant … Continue reading “Moss, Robert, D.D”

Moss, Charles an Anglican prelate of some note, nephew of the following, flourished in the second half of the last century. He was educated at Caius College, Oxford, where he was afterwards fellow, and entered holy orders about the middle of last century. After filling many important livings, among them the rectory of St. James’s … Continue reading “Moss, Charles”

Mosquito Territory (or Mosquitia). SEE NICARAGUA. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

MOSQUE A temple or place of religious worship among the Mahometans. All mosques are square buildings, generally constructed of stone. Before the chief gate there is a square court paved with white marble, and low galleries round it, whose roof is supported by marble pillars. In these galleries the Turks wash themselves before they go … Continue reading “Mosque”

Mosollamus MOSOLLAMUS.1. 1Es 8:44 = Meshullam, Ezr 8:16; Ezr 8:2. 1Es 9:14 = Meshullam, Ezr 10:15. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Mosollamus mo-sola-mus: (1) the King James Version Mosollam (, Mosollamos), one of the three assessors appointed to the two commissioners in the inquiry made about strange wives (1 Esd 9:14) = Meshullam in … Continue reading “Mosollamus”

Mosollamon (same as preced. v.r. , Vulg. Mosolamus), a Graecized form (1Es 8:44) of the MESHULLAM SEE MESHULLAM (q.v.) of the Heb. text (Ezr 8:16). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Mosollamon mo-sola-mon. See MOSOLLAMUS. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Mosollam (, Vulg. Bosoramus), a Graecized form (1Es 9:14) of the MESHULLAM SEE MESHULLAM (q.v.) of the Heb. text (Ezr 10:15). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Moslems a name derived from the Arabic verb salama, to be devoted to God, and applied to those who believe in the Koran, and who, in the Mohammedan sense, form the body of the faithful. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature