Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Mirkhond, Mohammed Ebn – Emir Khowand Shah a noted Eastern historian, a native of Persia, was born in 1434, and died in 1498. He is the author of a work containing legends concerning Persian kings and sages, extracts of which were first published by Davity (Etats, empires, royaumes du monde). He also wrote a history … Continue reading “Mirkhond, Mohammed Ebn – Emir Khowand Shah”

Miris modis repente liber, ferrea Hymn for Vespers on 1 August , feast of Saint Peter in Chains. It is one stanza of the hymn “Felix per omnes featum mundi cardines.” The hymn is attributed to Saint Paulinus, Patriarch of Aquileia (726-802). There are three translations of the entire hymn; the English title given is … Continue reading “Miris modis repente liber, ferrea”

Miridite, Abbey of (MIRIDITARUM, or SANCTI ALEXANDRI DE OROSHI). The name of an abbatia nullius in Albania, where there formerly stood a Benedictine abbey, now destroyed, dedicated to St. Alexander, martyr. By decree of 25 October, 1888, this abbey with its two affiliated parishes, together with five other parishes in the Diocese of Ljes (Alessio, … Continue reading “Miridite, Abbey of”

MIRIAM The sister of Moses and Aaron, probably the one who watched over Moses in the ark of bulrushes, Exo 2:4,5 Nu 26 59 Mic 6 4. As a prophetess, she led the women of Israel in their song of worship and thanksgiving to God on the drowning of the Egyptians, Exo 15:20,21 . Her … Continue reading “Miriam”

Mirepoix, Gui De Lewis, Seigneur de one of the great soldiers of the French who battled for the Church in the days of the Crusades, flourished in the early part of the 13th century. He was a friend of Simon de Montfort, marshal of France, conducted the warfare against the Albigenses, and was rewarded for … Continue reading “Mirepoix, Gui De Lewis, Seigneur de”

Mire, Figurative Psa 40:2 Psa 69:2 Fuente: Nave’s Topical Bible

Mire mr. See CHALKSTONE; CLAY; MARSH. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Mire “mud, filth,” occurs in 2Pe 2:22. In the Sept., Jer 38:6 (twice), of the “mire” in the dungeon into which Jeremiah was cast. Fuente: Vine’s Dictionary of New Testament Words Mire Job 30:19 (b) Job’s sorrow, trouble, and poverty are compared to mud … Continue reading “Mire”

Mirandula, Giovanni Pico della an Italian philosopher and theologian, one of the writers of the days of the Renaissance, noted for his attempt to reconcile Christianity with the ideas of paganism, was one of the greatest lights of the 15th centurs. He was born February 24, 1463. Even as a youth, the prince of Mirandula … Continue reading “Mirandula, Giovanni Pico della”

Mirandula, Giovanni Francesca della a noted theological and philosophical writer of the 16th century, was born about 1469. He cultivated learning and the sciences, after the example of his uncle. SEE MIRANDULA, GIOVANNI PICO DELLA. Upon the death of his father, in 1499, he succeeded, as eldest son, to his estates, and thus became involved … Continue reading “Mirandula, Giovanni Francesca della”

Mirandola, Giovanni Pico della Italian philosopher and scholar, born 24 February, 1463; died 17 November, 1494. He belonged to a family that had long dwelt in the Castle of Mirandola (Duchy of Modena), which had become independent in the fourteenth century and had received in 1414 from the Emperor Sigismund the fief of Concordia. To … Continue reading “Mirandola, Giovanni Pico della”