Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Molitor, Wilhelm (pseudonyms, ULRIC RIESLER and BENNO BRONNER) A poet, novelist, canonist and publicist, born at Zweibruecken in the Rhine Palatinate, 24 August, 1819; died at Speyer, 11 January, 1880. After studying philosophy and jurisprudence in Munich and Heidelberg (1836-40), he held various juridical positions in the service of the State from 1843-9. But feeling … Continue reading “Molitor, Wilhelm”

Molinos, Miguel de Founder of Quietism, born Muniesa, Spain, c.1628; died Rome, Italy , 1696. Ordained priest at Valencia, he settled at Rome in the church of Sant’ Alfonso belonging to the Spanish Discalced Augustinians. Accused of pernicious teachings by the Jesuits and Dominicans , the Inquisition ordered his books to be examined, but acquitted … Continue reading “Molinos, Miguel De”

MOLINISTS A sect in the Romish church who follow the doctrine and sentiments of the Jesuit Molina, relating to sufficient and efficacious grace. He taught that the operations of divine grace were entirely consistent with the freedom of the human will; and introduced a new kind of hypothesis to remove the difficulties attending the doctrines … Continue reading “MOLINISTS”

Molinism Term used to designate one of the theological systems which purpose to reconcile grace with free will. It was first scientifically developed by Luis de Molina , a Spanish Jesuit, and was, in all its essentials, adopted by the Society of Jesus. It seeks the ultimate solution of the difficulty in the free created … Continue reading “Molinism”

Molinier, Jean-Baptiste a French divine, was born at Arles in 1675, began his studies in his own country, and continued them at Pezenas, under the fathers of the Oratory; he then entered the army, but finally quitted the sword to take holy orders. He taught theology at Aries, and entered the Congregation of the Oratory … Continue reading “Molinier, Jean-Baptiste”

Molinier, Etienne a French Roman Catholic, born at Toulouse about the latter part of the 16th century, began life with the study of law, and became counsellor to the parliament of his native city; but subsequently took orders, and became doctor of theology and of civil and canon law. He preached with great success in … Continue reading “Molinier, Etienne”

Molinet, Claue Du a French ecclesiastical antiquary, was born at Chalons-sur-Marne in 1620, and dairing the greater part of his life occupied the position of canon regular and procurator general of the Congregation of St. Genevieve, Paris. He was the author of several works, based mainly upon his researches in ecclesiastical antiquities, the most prominent … Continue reading “Molinet, Claue Du”

Molinasus SEE MOULIN, DE. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Molinari, Giovanni an eminent painter of the school of Piedmont, was horn at Savigliano in 1721. He was a pupil of Cavaliere-Beaumont, and executed a number of works of art for the various churches at Turin and adjacent cities. A picture in the church of S. Bernardo di Vercelli, representing, a number of saints, is, … Continue reading “Molinari, Giovanni”

Molinari, Antonio a Venetian painter, who flourished in the early part of the 18th century, was a pupil of Antonio Zanchi, whose maxims he afterwards renounced, creating a style of his own. Molinari painted some excellent works for several of the Venetian churches, but his pictures were very unequal in merit. Lanzi says that in … Continue reading “Molinari, Antonio”