Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Merciful (Adjective, and Verb, to be), Mercy (Noun, and Verb, to have, etc.) “is the outward manifestation of pity; it assumes need on the part of him who receives it, and resources adequate to meet the need on the part of him who shows it. It is used (a) of God, who is rich in … Continue reading “Merciful (Adjective, and Verb, to be), Mercy (Noun, and Verb, to have, etc.)”

Mercier, Louis Honor Statesman, born Iberville, Quebec, Canada, 1840; died Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 1894. Of farmer parentage, he was educated at the Jesuit college in Montreal, and prepared for the Bar in the office of a Saint-Hyacinthe legal firm, simultaneously editing a journal. He served in Federal Parliament (1873) and in the Quebec Assembly (1881). … Continue reading “Mercier, Louis-Honoré”

Mercier, Dsir Joseph Cardinal, archbishop of Malines, born Braine-l’Alleud, Belgium, 1851; died Brussels, Belgium, 1926. In the neighborhood of his birthplace, his family had for two centuries been prosperous farmers and, latterly, tradesmen. Though his father died before the seven children were reared, Desire had connections which could have opened to him an administrative career; … Continue reading “Mercier, Désiré Joseph”

Mercier, Christopher a French ascetic author, was born at Dole near the opening of the 17th century. He entered the Order of the Carmelites, and changed his worldly name to Albert de Saint-Jacques. He died in 1680. His most celebrated works are, Vie de la Miere Therese de Jeus, fondatrice des Carmelites de la Franche … Continue reading “Mercier, Christopher”

Mercier, Barthelemi a learned French ecclesiastic and bibliographer, was born at Lyons April 4,1734. At the age of fifteen he became a novice among the regular prebendaries of the collegiate church of Saint-Genevieve, in Paris, and after one year of probation he was allowed to take the vow. Immediately thereafter he was sent to the … Continue reading “Mercier, Barthelemi”

Mercier (Or Le Mercier), Jean in Latin Mercerus, a distinguished Huguenot, was born in Uzes, France, near the beginning of the 16th century. Destined for the bar, he studied law in Avignon, and also in Toulouse. -But the dead languages having’ a powerful attraction for him, he devoted much of his time to the study … Continue reading “Mercier (Or Le Mercier), Jean”

Merchants Lecture a lecture originally set up at Pinner’s Hall in 1672 by the Presbyterians and Independents to defend the doctrines of the Reformation against popery and Socinianism. Some misunderstanding occurring, the Presbyterians removed to Salter’s Hall. SEE LECTURE. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Merchantman MERCHANTMAN.This Eng. word is now used only of a trading vessel. In AV [Note: Authorized Version.] it means merchant, tradesman; it occurs in Gen 37:28, 1Ki 10:15, Mat 13:46. In each case the earliest editions of AV [Note: Authorized Version.] have two separate words. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible

Merchant, Merchantman murchant, murchant-man. See COMMERCE; MERCHANDISE; TRADE. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

merchant guilds In the days of feudalism the lords quickly perceived the advantages of taxing the various trades that flourished in the towns of their respective estates. When trade increased this levy became excessive, and the townsmen, seeing that individual resistance was unavailing, formed an association which was known as the merchant guild. Relations between … Continue reading “merchant guilds”