Melsheimer, Ludwig Friedrich a Protestant theologian, was born September 18, 1771. He entered upon his ministerial functions in 1795 at Kleinfischlingen, Bavaria, was in 1806 pastor at Bochingen, and died August 8, 1827, doctor of theology. He published, Das Buch Hiob metrisch ubersetzt und erlautert (Mannheim, 1823): Die Spriche Salomonis ubersetzt mit Anmerkungen (1821). See … Continue reading “Melsheimer, Ludwig Friedrich”
Melrose, Chronicle of
Melrose, Chronicle of Medieval Latin manuscript by various monks, unknown by name, of Melrose Abbey. It is a chronicle of the years from 731 to 1270, and has also several short notices, probably entered as memoranda to be extended later, of which the last is of 1275. Down to c.1140 the work is compiled from … Continue reading “Melrose, Chronicle of”
Melrose, abbey of
Melrose, abbey of The earliest Cistercian monastery of Scotland, at Melrose, Roxburghshire. It was founded in 1136 by King David I, dedicated to Saint Mary, and given to monks from Rievaulx, Yorkshire. In the 14th and 15th centuries the church of the abbey, burned by English troops, was replaced by a noble Perpendicular and Decorated … Continue reading “Melrose, abbey of”
Melrose Abbey
Melrose Abbey The Abbey of Melrose, located in in Roxburghshire, founded in 1136 by King David I, was the earliest Cistercian monastery established in Scotland. Its first community came from Rielvaux, the Yorkshire house colonized from Cîteaux. In less than ten years St. Mary’s Abbey, Melrose, had been completely built. It stood in a broad … Continue reading “Melrose Abbey”
Melpomene
Melpomene in Greek mythology, was the muse of tragedy. SEE MUSES. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Melozzo da Forliacute;
Melozzo da Forliacute; An Italian painter of the Umbrian School, b. at Forlì, 1438; d. there 1494. Lanzi’s suggestion that Melozzo studied under Ansuino da Forlì appears to rest on no foundation. Little is known of this Ansuino, save the slight part he took in the frescoes of the Eremitani Chapel at Padua, which were … Continue reading “Melozzo da Forliacute;”
Melos, Johann Georg
Melos, Johann Georg a Lutheran theologian, was born August 24, 1770, at Grossenmonnra, near Merseburg, and died at Weimar, February 16, 1828, professor at the seminary. He published, Biblische Geschichten-des Alten indu Neuen Testaments (Weimar, 1820): Geschichte der Refornmation fur Burger- und Landschulen (5th ed. edited by Rothe, Berlin, 1837): Beschreibung des judischen Landes zur … Continue reading “Melos, Johann Georg”
Melos
Melos A titular see, suffragan of Naxos in the Cyclades. The name seems to have been derived from a Phœnician navigator, Melos, though others ascribe it to its rounded or apple shape, Melos. The island has had different names: Zephyria, Memblis, Mimallis, Siphis, Acyton, Byblis, etc. The Phœnicians seem to bave been the first to … Continue reading “Melos”
Melons
MELONS Are common in the East, but do not differ particularly form ours. Watermelons grow luxuriantly in Palestine, even in dry and sandy soil. They are a delicious fruit in a hot climate, and were among the articles of food for which the Hebrews pined in the desert, Num 11:5 . Fuente: American Tract Society … Continue reading “Melons”
Melon
Melon Melon. A type of gourd which bears sweet fruit. Both cantaloupes and watermelons may have grown along the banks of the Nile River in Egypt. Melons were used as food and medicine. An intoxicating drink was made from their juice. The Hebrews had become accustomed to eating melons and other tasty foods in Egypt. … Continue reading “Melon”