Mochmur, The Brook ( ; Alex. omits .; Vulg. omits), a torrent, i.e., a wady. the word brook conveys an entirely false impression mentioned only in Jdt 7:18; and there as specifying the position of Ekrebel Near unto Chusi, and upon the brook Mochmur. Ekrebel has been identifled, with great probability, by Mr. Van de … Continue reading “Mochmur, The Brook”
Mochmur
Mochmur MOCHMUR.A wady apparently S.E. of Dothan (Jdt 7:18). Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible
Mocha Of Tiberias, Or Palestine
Mocha Of Tiberias, Or Palestine a noted rabbi, who flourished shortly after the middle of the 8th century, is said to have been one of the world’s greatest savans. Unfortunately but little is known of his personal history. He established, or at least amplified, the interlineary system of vocalization, called the Tiberian, or Palestinian, which … Continue reading “Mocha Of Tiberias, Or Palestine”
Mocetto, Girolamo
Mocetto, Girolamo a painter and engraver of the Venetian school, and sometimes called Hieronymus Mocetus, was a native of Verona, according to Lanzi, or of Brescia, according to Vasari, and was probably an early disciple of Bellini. Lanzi mentions an altar-piece in the church of S. Nazario-e-Celso bearing his name, and dated 1493. Mocetto was … Continue reading “Mocetto, Girolamo”
Mobley, William H
Mobley, William H a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, was born in Kentucky in 1830; removed to Missouri in 1852; was licensed to preach in 1854, and shortly after joined the St. Louis Conference; continued to travel and preach regularly till 1861, when the troubles of war compelled his removal to Arkansas, where … Continue reading “Mobley, William H”
Mobius
Mobius SEE MOEBIUS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Mobile, Alabama, archdiocese of
Mobile, Alabama, archdiocese of Established as a Prefecture Apostolic in 1824 . Elevated to the Vicariate Apostolic of Alabama and the Floridas on 29 August 1825 . Elevated to the diocese of Mobile on 15 May 1829 , a suffragan of the archdiocese of New Orleans. The name was changed to the diocese of Mobile-Birmingham … Continue reading “Mobile, Alabama, archdiocese of”
Mobile
Mobile DIOCESE OF MOBILE (Fr. MOBILE, Sp. MAUBILA, Lat. MOBILIENSIS). Suffragan of New Orleans, comprises the State of Alabama (51,540 sq. miles) and western Florida (7281 square miles), and derives its name from Mauvila, the fort and chief city of the Gulf Indians, who with their “emperor”, Tuscaloosa, “black warrior”, were conquered by the Spanish … Continue reading “Mobile”
Moberly, George, D.D
Moberly, George, D.D a prelate of the Church of England, was born in St. Petersburg, Russia; October 10, 1803. He was educated at Baliol College, Oxford, graduating in 1825; was fellow and tutor in his college; public examiner in the University in 1830, 1833-35; select preacher, 1833, 1858, 1863; head master of Winchester College, 1835-66; … Continue reading “Moberly, George, D.D”
Moberley, George, D.D., D.C.L
Moberley, George, D.D., D.C.L an English prelate, was born in St. Petersburg in 1803. He was educated at Winchester School, and graduated from Balliol College, Oxford, in 1825; was for some years tutor and fellow there; in 1835 was appointed head- master of Winchester School; in 1866 rector of Brixton, in the Isle of Wight; … Continue reading “Moberley, George, D.D., D.C.L”