Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Monmorel, Charles Le Bourg De a French preacher, was born at Pont-Audemar about the middle of the 17th century. In 1697 he became almoner to the duchess of Bourgogne, and was provided with the abbey of Lannoy, in Flanders, by the influence of Madame de Maintenon. He died in 1719, and left a highly esteemed … Continue reading “Monmorel, Charles Le Bourg De”

Monlezun, Jean-Justin a Swiss ecclesiastic and historian, was born at Saramon, near Auch, in 1800. He studied at the College of Aire, consecrated his first labors to the instruction of youth destined for the service of the altar, and was subsequently appointed to the parish of Castelnau d’Arbieu, near Lictoure, and in 1833 to that … Continue reading “Monlezun, Jean-Justin”

Monks, White A Benedictine reform, established at Citeaux, Burgundy, 1098 , by Saint Robert, Abbot of Molesme, to restore literal observance of the Rule of Saint Benedict . Previous attempts at reform in monasteries of the Order of Cluny had met with little success when Saint Robert with twenty companions, retired to Citeaux in 1098 … Continue reading “Monks, White”

Monks, Eastern The Oriental Church differs in many respects from the Latin or Western, but in no particular more than in its paucity of monastic orders. In the early ages of the Church, these flourished especially in the East; indeed, that part of the world, as may be seen in the article MONASTICISM SEE MONASTICISM … Continue reading “Monks, Eastern”

Monkey-god is a divinity of the Hindius, very common in the temples of the Deccan. He is said to have been a favorite general of the god Rama. and was named Hanuman, but, being an aboriginal, the Puranas transformed him into a monkey. See Trevor, India, its Natives and Missions, page 82. Fuente: Cyclopedia of … Continue reading “Monkey-god”

Monkey Monkey. Monkeys are not native to Palestine. So King Solomon apparently had them imported from other nations, along with apes and other exotic goods such as ivory, silver, and gold. They may have come from India, Africa, or even parts of Lower Egypt. The NKJV has “monkeys” in (1Ki 10:22) and (2Ch 9:21). Other … Continue reading “Monkey”

Monk of Malmesbury, The Supposed author of a chronicle among the Cottonian manuscripts in the British Museum (Vesp. D. IV. 73) which Tanner states to be only a copy of a chronicle written by Alfred of Beverley in the twelfth century, but which, according to Sir Thomas Hardy, is almost entirely based on that of … Continue reading “Monk of Malmesbury, The”

Monk, James Henry, D.D an English prelate, was born at Huntingford, Herts, in the early part of 1784. His preparatory education was received at the Charterhouse, and he then entered Trinity College, Cambridge, where he became a fellow in 1805. Two years later he occupied the position of assistant tutor, and in 1808 succeeded Porson … Continue reading “Monk, James Henry, D.D”

Monk, George, Duke of Albemarle a noted British general of the days of the Commonwealth, celebrated for the services he rendered, first to the Protectorate and afterwards to the crown, causing the restoration of king Charles, was born in the parish of Merton, Devonshire, December 6, 1608. He devoted himself early to military life, and … Continue reading “Monk, George, Duke of Albemarle”

MONK Anciently denoted, “a person who retired from the world to give himself wholly to God, and to live in solitude and abstinence.” The word is derived from the Latin monachus, and that from the Greek “solitary;” of “alone.” This original of monks seems to have been this: The persecutions which attended the first ages … Continue reading “Monk”