MOLE A small animal, which burrows obscurely in the ground, Isa 2:20 . It is common is some parts of Palestine, and is mentioned as unclean in Lev 11:30 ; or, according to Bochart, in Lev 11:29, in the word translated “weasel.” Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Mole Mole. Palestine has no true moles. … Continue reading “Mole”
Molding
Molding General references Job 28:2; Eze 24:11 Of images Exo 32:4; Exo 32:8; Exo 34:17; Lev 19:4; Deu 9:12 Of pillars 1Ki 7:15 Of laver 1Ki 7:23 Done in the plain of Jordan 1Ki 7:46; 2Ch 4:17 Of mirrors Job 37:18 Fuente: Nave’s Topical Bible
Moldenhawer, Johann Heinrich Daniel
Moldenhawer, Johann Heinrich Daniel a German theologian, was born at Halle, October 29, 1709. He was educated at the Collegium Fridericianum, and later at the University of Konigsberg, where he was a diligent student in ancient languages, especially the Greek and Hebrew. He was appointed in 1733 deacon at Kreuzburg, and in 1737 to the … Continue reading “Moldenhawer, Johann Heinrich Daniel”
Moldavia and Wallachia
Moldavia and Wallachia two states forming the so-called Danubian Principalities, but since December 23, 1861, united under one prince and administration, are now officially bearing the name Roumania. We treat them unitedly in this article, as this is the custom generally among geographers. 1. MOLDAVIA (Ger. Moldau, Turk. Bogdan or KeraIslak) is bounded on the … Continue reading “Moldavia and Wallachia”
Molcho, Solomon, Or Diogo Pires
Molcho, Solomon, Or Diogo Pires as he was called when a Marrano or Neo-Christian, was born about A.D. 1501 in Portugal. He not only received a liberal education, which enabled him to hold a state office as escrivao aos ouvidores na casa da supplicanao, but was probably also made acquainted in his childhood with Hebrew … Continue reading “Molcho, Solomon, Or Diogo Pires”
Molay, Jacques De
Molay, Jacques De the last grand-master of the Knights Templars, was born about the year 1244 in Burgundy, of the families of Longvic and Raon. He was admitted to his order at Baune, in the diocese of Autun. Of his subsequent history but little is known until he was promoted to the grand-mastership about the … Continue reading “Molay, Jacques De”
Molanus, Gerhard Walther
Molanus, Gerhard Walther a German Lutheran theologian, was born at Hamen, on the Weser, November 1, 1633. He studied at the University of Helmstadt under Calixtus (q.v.). In 1659 he became professor of mathematics in the University of Rinteln, but in 1664 was made extraordinary, and soon after ordinary professor of theology in the same … Continue reading “Molanus, Gerhard Walther”
Molanus (Vermeulen), John
Molanus (Vermeulen), John a Belgian theologian of some note, was born at Lille in 1533. He was educated at Louvain, and there obtained the doctorate in 1570, and then taught theology for several years. By different publications he called attention to his learning, and gradually gained favor at the court and at Rome. He was … Continue reading “Molanus (Vermeulen), John”
Molans, Philibert De
Molans, Philibert De founder of the Order of St. George, was born at Molans, France, and flourished m the 14th century. He belonged to one of the oldest families in the country. The duke of Burgundy, Philip the Bold, took him into his service as equerry. Molans followed his master to the Holy Land, and … Continue reading “Molans, Philibert De”
Molai, Jacques de
Molai, Jacques de (DE MOLAY). Born at Rahon, Jura, about 1244; d. at Paris, 18 March, 1314. A Templar at Beaune since 1265, Molai is mentioned as Grand Master of the Templars as early as 1298. He was, as he described himself at his trial, an unlettered soldier (miles illetteratus); profiting, however, by the collective … Continue reading “Molai, Jacques de”