Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Moses of Khoren Moses (5), of Khoren (Moses Khorenensis)–called by his countrymen the Father of History-the poet, grammarian, and most celebrated writer of Armenia, was the nephew and disciple of St. Mesrob, the founder of Armenian literature. [See MESROBES.] Born at Khoren or Khorni, a town of the province of Darou, he was one of … Continue reading “Moses of Khoren”

Moses of Chorene (MOSES CHORENENSIS) Perhaps the best known writer of Armenia, called by his countrymen “the father of history” and the “father of scholars”, and celebrated as a poet, or hymn writer, and a grammarian. A native of Choren or Chorni in the province of Darou, when young, he was sent by Mesrop, the … Continue reading “Moses of Chorene”

Moses Maimonides, Teaching of Moses ben Maimun (Arabic, Abu Amran Musa), Jewish commentator and philosopher, was born of Spanish Jewish parents at Cordova in 1135. After sojourning with his parents in Spain, Palestine, and Northern Africa, he settled down at Old Cairo, Egypt, in 1165. There he received the office of court physician, and at … Continue reading “Moses Maimonides, Teaching of”

Moses, Law Of SEE LAW OF MOSES. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Moses ibn-Ezra Ben-Jacob Of Granada a Jewish writer of note, was born in Spain about 1070, and was descended from a family which once held noble rank in Jerusalem. He was equally celebrated as a learned Talmudist and a professor of Greek philosophy. Although, like his brother poets, he excelled in sacred song, he also … Continue reading “Moses ibn-Ezra Ben-Jacob Of Granada”

Moses ha-Darshan (i.e., the Expositor) OF NARBONNE, a rabbi noted as a pulpit orator of more than usual influence and power as well as an exegete of the O.-T. Scriptures, flourished in France in the second half of the 11th century. He- was the teacher of Nathan the Jew, who is noted as another great … Continue reading “Moses ha-Darshan”

Moses ha-Cohen Ben-Samuel Gikatilla (also called Ibn-Gikatilla), a noted Jewish writer, flourished at Cordova near the opening of the 12th century. He was a pupil of the celebrated Ibn- Ganach, and is known to have been one of the most extensive commentators and grammarians, though, unfortunately for Biblical learning, none of his works seem to … Continue reading “Moses ha-Cohen Ben-Samuel Gikatilla”

Moses de Leon (ben-Shem-Tob), a Jewish philosopher, poet, and theologian of repute, was born at Leon about 1250, and died at Arevolo, A.D. 1305. He is best known as the author of the Cabalistic book called the Sohar, which he first published and sold as the production of R. Simon b.-Jochai. We do not agree … Continue reading “Moses de Leon”

Moses de Coucy Ben-Jacob Ben-Chayim (hak-Kohen ben-Chananel), the most celebrated Jewish preacher of the Middle Ages, was born at Coucy, not far from Soissons, cir. A.D. 1200. He severely reprobated a custom then prevalent of marrying strange women. He often preached on that subject, and at last had the good fortune to be heard, for … Continue reading “Moses de Coucy Ben-Jacob Ben-Chayim”

Moses Cordovero Ben-Jacob (also called Re. mak = , from the acrostic of his name, , R. Moses Cordovero), a Jewish savant, was born at Cordova in 1522, studied the Cabala under his brother-inlaw, Solomon Alkabaz, and very soon became so distinguished as a Cabalist and author that his fame travelled to Italy, where his … Continue reading “Moses Cordovero Ben-Jacob”