Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Morning (properly , boker, Gen 1:5; v, Mat 21:18), the early part of the day, after sunrise. The break of day, , shachar, was at one period of the Jewish polity divided into two parts, in imitation of the Persians; the first of which began when the eastern, the second when the western division of … Continue reading “Morning”

Mornay, Philip Duplessis De SEE DU PLESSIS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Morn Had Spread Her Crimson Rays, The (The Morn Had Spread Her Crimson Rays) Hymn for Lauds from Low Sunday to the Ascension ; Ambrosian school, fourth or fifth century. It has 27 translations. The English title given is by R. Campbell. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Mormons A Protestant sect founded by Joseph Smith at Fayette, Seneca County, New York, 1830. The following year headquarters were established at Kirtland, Ohio, and Smith and his associates organized many churches. They were expelled from Missouri, 1839, as a result of friction between them and the early settlers. Smith and his brother were killed … Continue reading “Mormons”

Morlot, Francois Nicolas Madeleine a French prelate of note, was born at Langres (department Haute Marne) December 28, 1795. His father, a modest mechanic, sent him to the college of his native town. Having afterwards passed through the course of theological studies at Dijon, before reaching the age required for priesthood, young Morlot was for … Continue reading “Morlot, Francois Nicolas Madeleine”

Morlin, Maximilian a younger brother of the preceding, was born at Wittenberg October 14, 1516. He received his classical education at the Wittenberg Gymnasium, and studied theology under Luther and Melancthon, both of whom esteemed him highly, though subsequently he was one of Melancthon’s most determined opponents. After his ordination he preached at Pegau and … Continue reading “Morlin, Maximilian”

Morlin, Joachim a well-known German Lutheran theologian, and one of the most zealous defenders of the great German Reformer and his views, was born at Wittenberg April 6, 1514. His father, Jodocus. Morlin, professor of metaphysics at the Wittenberg University, and afterwards pastor at Westhausen, in Franconia, gave Joachim a careful training intellectually and morally, … Continue reading “Morlin, Joachim”

Morley, Thomas one of the most distinguished of England’s early composers of sacred and profane music, and author of the first regular English treatise on the art of music, was born probably about the middle of the 16th century, but the exact time is not determined. All that is known of this eminent professor is … Continue reading “Morley, Thomas”

Morley, George, D.D a learned English prelate, noted for his able polemics against Romanism and his faithful adherence to king Charles II in the face of all opposition, was born in London in 1597. He lost his parents when very young, and also his patrimony. However, at fourteen he was elected a king’s scholar at … Continue reading “Morley, George, D.D”

Morlaks or Morlachians (Slav. Primortzi, i.e., adjoining the sea”), the name of a rude people of uncertain origin, inhabiting the mountainous coast-land of Dalmatia, the Croatian military frontier, and the maritime districts of Austro-MHungary. They speak a south Slavic dialect, and are mostly Roman Catholics. They are skilful mariners. The strait which separates the islands … Continue reading “Morlaks or Morlachians”