Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Melody (Verb) primarily “to twitch, twang,” then, “to play a stringed instrument with the fingers,” and hence, in the Sept., “to sing with a harp, sing psalms,” denotes, in the NT, “to sing a hymn, sing praise;” in Eph 5:19, “making melody” (for the preceding word ado, see SING). Elsewhere it is rendered “sing,” Rom … Continue reading “Melody (Verb)”

Melody (, zimrah’, a song or music, of the voice, Isa 51:3 [ psalm, Psa 81:2; Psa 98:5], or of an instrument, Amo 5:23; metaphorically, a song of the land, i.e. its best fruits, Gen 43:11; , nagan’, to strike, i.e. sound a musical chord, Isa 23:13, elsewhere play =, Eph 5:19, elsewhere sing) is … Continue reading “Melody”

Melo, David Abenatar a converted Spanish Jew, was born about the middle of the 16th century. Of his early life we know nothing beyond the fact that for several years he was an inmate of the prison of the Inquisition. Whether he was committed there because, as Milman states, he was baptized, and was suspected … Continue reading “Melo, David Abenatar”

Melo Located in Uruguay. It was decided in 1897 to erect two sees suffragan to Montevideo, one of which was to be Melo, but, owing to political causes, no appointments have been made as yet. However, negotiations for a renewal of diplomatic relations between the Republic and the Holy See are now in progress, and … Continue reading “Melo”

Melnard, Francois a Dutch writer of note, was born at Stellewroof, in Friesland, in 1570. He established himself at Poitiers, where he was at first professor of humanity, and later professor of jurisprudence. He obtained a pension from Louis XIII. The time of his death is not known. His important works are, Regicidium detestatum, quaesitum, … Continue reading “Melnard, Francois”

Mellor, Enoch, D.D an English Congregational minister, was born at Salendine Nook, near Huddersfield, November 20, 1823. He studied in Huddersfield College, graduated A.M. from the University of Edinburgh in 1845, and afterwards studied theology in the Lancashire Independent College. About the close of the year 1847 he accepted the pastorate of the church at … Continue reading “Mellor, Enoch, D.D”

Melloni, Macedonio Catholic physicist. Born 11 April 1798 at Parma, Italy; died 11 August 1854 at Portici, Italy. Made important researches regarding radiant heat, discovered its identity with light, and perfected the use of the thermophile for heat measurements. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Mello, Guillaume De an ascetic French author. a native of Nantes, flourished in the latter half of the 17th century. He was canon of the collegiate church of Notre Dame of Nantes. He wrote Les Elvations de l’ame a Dieu par les degres de Creatures, taken from the Latin of cardinal Bellarmine (Nantes, 1666, 4to):-Le … Continue reading “Mello, Guillaume De”

Mellitus, Saint Bishop of London and third Archbishop of Canterbury, d. 24 April, 624. He was the leader of the second band of missionaries whom St. Gregory sent from Rome to join St. Augustine at Canterbury in 601. Venerable Bede (Hist. Eccl., II, vii) describes him as of noble birth, and as he is styled … Continue reading “Mellitus, Saint”

Mellitus a noted prelate of the Church in the Anglo-Saxon period, flourished in the 7th century. He was sent in AD. 601, by pope Gregory the Great, as missionary to the assistance of Augustine, who was then laboring in England. Mellitus, with other zealous missionaries, proved a valuable help in the promotion of Christianity on … Continue reading “Mellitus”