Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Mih-Teih, Or Me-Teih an eminent Chinese philosopher, who flourished about 400 B.C., says Dr. Legge was an original thinker, and exercised a bolder judgment on things than Confucius. or any of his followers He taught that all the evils in society arise from the want of mutual universal love. For example, a prince loves only … Continue reading “Mih-Teih, Or Me-Teih”

Miguel de Molinos 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 “Miguel de Molinos”

Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra (1547 -1616 ) Author , born Alcala de Henares , Spain; died Madrid. He left the service of Cardinal Acquaviva in Italy to enter the Spanish army and was wounded at Lepanto. Later he was captured by the Corsairs and after five years in Algiers was ransomed. His first literary work … Continue reading “Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra”

MIGRON A town in the vicinity of Ai and Gibeah, north of Michmash, now lost, 1Sa 14:2 ; Isa 10:28 . Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Migron (Heb. Migron’, , precipice; Sept. in 1 Samuel , in Isaiah v.r. , apparently reading for ; Vulg. Magron), a town of Benjamin, which, from the historical … Continue reading “Migron”

Migration The movement of populations from place to place is one of the earliest social phenomena history records. The earliest migration recorded in the Bible was when, after the confusion of tongues, men wandered over the face of the earth (Genesis 11:8) under conditions only vaguely known to-day. The Book of Exodus more clearly describes … Continue reading “Migration”

Migne, Jacques Paul Priest and publisher of theological works. Born Saint-Fleur, France, 25 October 1800; died Paris, France, 25 October 1875. Educated in Orleans, he was ordained priest, 1824, and appointed pastor of Puiseaux. He published a pamphlet “De la Liberte” which brought him into conflict with his bishop, in consequence of which he resigned, … Continue reading “Migne, Jacques Paul”

Mignard, Pierre A French painter, born at Troyes, 7 November, 1612; died at Paris, 30 May, 1695. Though destined for the medical profession, Pierre gave early signs of his true vocation. For one year he studied at Bourges, under a teacher of the name of Boucher, then for two years at Fontainebleau, where, thanks to … Continue reading “Mignard, Pierre (2)”

Miglionico, Andrea a Neapolitan painter, was a pupil of Luca Giordano. According to Dominici, he acquired considerable reputation, and executed many works for the churches at Naples, among which the Descent of the Holy Ghost, in the church of S. S. Nunziata, is highly commended. He died about 1710. Lanzi’s History of Painting, transl. by … Continue reading “Miglionico, Andrea”

MIGHTY MEN Gen 10:8; 1Sa 14:52; 2Sa 23:8; 1Ch 11:10 –SEE Great Men, HONOUR Fuente: Thompson Chain-Reference Bible

Mighty, Dervel the Confessor (6th century ). According to legend he was son of a Welsh chieftain, Hywel Mawr, and brother to Saint Tudwal, Bishop of Treguier, and Saint Arthfael. He followed the profession of arms in his youth, his skill and valor in battle being the theme of contemporary bardic songs. He fought in … Continue reading “Mighty, Dervel the”