Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Mirandola, Giovanni Francesco Pico della Italian philosopher, nephew of Giovanni Pico della Mirandola, b. about 1469; d. 1533. Though very gentle and pious he was drawn into the bitter feuds of his family and fell at the foot of the crucifix with his son Albert, killed by his nephew Galeotto II, who had just seized … Continue reading “Mirandola, Giovanni Francesco Pico della”

Miramion, Marie Bonneau, Lady a very estimable French female philanthropist of the 17th century, was born at Paris November 2, 1629. She was the daughter of Jacques Bonneau, lord of Rubelles, and of Maria d’Issy, both very wealthy. She married (March, 1645) Jean Jacques de Beauharnais, lord of Miramion, who died the same year. Many … Continue reading “Miramion, Marie Bonneau, Lady”

Mirage the French name of an optical illusion common in the East, and directly referred to by Isaiah (, sharab’, parched ground, Isa 35:7; heat, Isa 49:10), and perhaps indirectly by Jeremiah (Jer 15:18, waters that fail; literally, that cannot be trusted). It is still known by the name of serib, the Arabic equivalent of … Continue reading “Mirage”

Miraeus, Aubert (Also called Aubert le Mire). Ecclesiastical historian, born at Brussels, 30 Nov., 1573; died at Antwerp, 19 October, 1640. After studying at Douai and Louvain he was made canon of the cathedral of Antwerp in 1608 and secretary to his uncle, John Miraeus, who was then Bishop of Antwerp. In 1611 he was … Continue reading “Miraeus, Aubert”

Miraeus, Albert (Aubert le Mire), a Roman Catholic theologian of Belgium, was born at Brussels in 1573 and was educated for the Church at the high-schools of Douai and Louvain. Shortly after taking orders he was appointed canon at Antwerp; in 1598 he became also private secretary to his uncle, bishop John Miraeus; afterwards he … Continue reading “Miraeus, Albert”

Miradoro, Luigi a noted Italian painter of the school of Cremona, was born at Genoa about the commencement of the 17th century. He is commonly designated I1 Genovesino, from his native city, from whence, after being initiated into the rudiments of his art, he appears to have gone to Cremona, where he began to study … Continue reading “Miradoro, Luigi”

Miraculous Medal A medal of the Blessed Virgin, used as a badge by sodalities of the Children of Mary and of the Immaculate Conception. It bears on one side an image of our Blessed Mother, with the words “O Mary, Conceived without Sin, Pray for Us Who Have Recourse to Thee.” On the reverse side … Continue reading “Miraculous Medal”

Miraculous Conception a term used to denote the supernatural formation of the human nature of Jesus Christ, i.e., that it was brought forth not in the ordinary method of generation, but out of the substance of the Virgin Mary, by the immediate operation of the Holy Ghost. The evidence upon which this article of the … Continue reading “Miraculous Conception”

MIRACLES TESTIFY Mat 11:4; Joh 2:11; Joh 3:2; Joh 7:31; Joh 10:25; Joh 10:38; Joh 20:30; Act 8:6 –SEE Works Prove, WORKS PROVE Fuente: Thompson Chain-Reference Bible

miracles of Christ They may be divided into five classes: nature miracles miracles of healing deliverance of demoniacs victories over hostile wills cases of resurrection NATURE MIRACLES Under this head nine miracles may be enumerated. Changing of the water into wine at Cans (John 2) First miraculous draught of fishes (Luke 5) Calming of the … Continue reading “miracles of Christ”