Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Monad (From the Greek monas, monados). Monad, in the sense of “ultimate, indivisible unit,” appears very early in the history of Greek philosophy. In the ancient accounts of the doctrines of Pythagoras, it occurs as the name of the unity from which, as from a principle (arche), all number and multiplicity are derived. In the … Continue reading “Monad”

Monaco, Principality and Diocese of Situated on the Mediterranean Sea, on the skirts of the Turbie and the Tête de Chien mountains, is surrounded on all sides by the French department of the Maritime Alps, and has an area of 5337 acres. On account of its beautiful climate, it is one of the most popular … Continue reading “Monaco, Principality and Diocese of”

Monaco, Lorenzo a Genoese painter, sometimes called the Monk of the Isole d’Oro, flourished in the 14th century. He was a favorite of the king and queen of Aragon, to whom he presented several illuminated missals. A beautiful Angel, with arms crossed over his bosom, and floating in the air, is credited to him in … Continue reading “Monaco, Lorenzo”

Monaco, Francisco-Maria del an Italian theologian, a native of Sicily, was born in 1593. In 1618 he entered holy orders, but, instead of preaching, devoted himself to pedagogy. He taught for a time at Padua, and was subsequently employed in different offices. In 1644 he came to France, welcomed by cardinal Mazarin, who appointed him … Continue reading “Monaco, Francisco-Maria del”

Monaco, country / archdiocese Constitutional monarchy in Western Europe, bordering the Mediterranean Sea on the southern coast of France , near the border with Italy . It has maintained political independence throughout most of its history since the 10th century , being under the protection of France since 1619. The region was part of the … Continue reading “Monaco, country / archdiocese”

monachism (Greek: monos, alone) Denotes the mode of life, characterized by self-denial and asceticism, which is followed by religious living secluded from the world, according to a fixed rule and under religious vows, in order to perfect themselves in the love of God. It is here considered independently of the religious orders such as friars, … Continue reading “Monachism”

Monacensis, Codex SEE MUNICH MS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Mona () is a term applied to females who assumed the monastic life. The common name applied to female recluses is nunas, from nonna; Gr. , aunt. SEE NUNS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Mon(t)serrat one of the smallest of the West India Islands, belonging to Great Britain, situated 43 miles N.W. of Guadeloupe, and at a similar distance from Antigua and St. Kitts, about 11 miles in length and 7 in breadth, contains an area of 47 English square miles, with a population of a little over 8500, … Continue reading “Mon(t)serrat”

Momiers or Mummers (from the French word monzerie-mummery, hypocrisy) is a name of contempt given to a sect of Calvinistic Methodists in French Switzerland. In the first part of the present century we find in Switzerland, as in Germany, a conflict between the old confessional faith and Rationalism. The Genevan school had broken loose from … Continue reading “Momiers or Mummers”