mechanicism In general, a philsophical trend which denies or minimizes purpose in the universe, and seeks to explain all phenomena solely by efficient causality. It is based on the extreme simplification of all reality into matter and motion and is the apparent aim of physical science, following Descartes and Kant, a denial of quality in … Continue reading “mechanicism”
Mechanic
Mechanic The Hebrews appear to have learned in Egypt the elements at least of all the forms of handicraft practiced in that highly-civilized country, and later their neighbors the Phoenicians, famous in early times for their progress in the industrial arts, doubtless exerted a further influence upon them; nevertheless, down at least to the close … Continue reading “Mechanic”
Mecca
Mecca Mecca, the capital of Arabia and the sacred city of the Mohammedans, is situated in the district of Hijaz about 21°30′ N. latitude and 40°20′ E. longitude, some seventy miles east of the Red Sea. It lies in a sandy valley surrounded by rocky hills from two hundred to five hundred feet in height, … Continue reading “Mecca”
Mecaskey, John W., A.M
Mecaskey, John W., A.M a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, born in 1821, was the son of pious parents, and inherited an honored name, a fine physical form, a vigorous intellect, and anamiable disposition. On the death of his devoted mother in his twelfth year, he was placed by his remaining parent in the … Continue reading “Mecaskey, John W., A.M”
Mebunnai
Mebunnai (Hebrews Mebunnay’, , constructive, if genuine; Sept. [apparently pointing ], but v. r; v; Vulg. Mebounai), a person named as one of David’s body-guard (2Sa 23:27), but elsewhere more correctly SIBBECHAI (2Sa 21:18; 1Ch 20:4) or SIBBECAI (1Ch 11:29; 1Ch 27:11). See DAVID. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Mebunnai construction, building … Continue reading “Mebunnai”
Meaux, Diocese of
Meaux, Diocese of (MELDENSIS.) Meaux comprises the entire department of Seine and Marne, suffragan of Sens until 1622, and subsequently of Paris. The Concordat of 1801 had given to the Diocese of Meaux the department of Marne, separated from it in 1821 and 1822 by the establishment of the archiepiscopal See of Reims and the … Continue reading “Meaux, Diocese of”
Meaux
Meaux (Melsa). A Cistercian abbey about four miles east of Beverley in the East Riding of Yorkshire. It was founded in the year 1150 by William le Gros, Earl of Albemarle, and was dedicated to Our Lady. The history of the abbey is a sad one. On reading the chronicle compiled by Abbot Burton we … Continue reading “Meaux”
Meats
MEATS “Meat” in the English Bible usually signifies “food,” and not merely “flesh,” Gen 1:29,30 Mat 15:37 . So in Luk 24:41 ; “Have ye here any meat?” literally, anything to eat? The “meat-offerings” of the Jews were made of flour and oil, etc., Lev 2:1-16 . See OFFERINGS and SACRIFICES. As to the animal … Continue reading “Meats”
Meatless Sunday
Meatless Sunday (Latin: sixtieth) The eighth Sunday before Easter, is within the sixth decade of the space of 60 days before Easter, called Meatless Sunday in the Byzantine Rite. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary
Meath, Ireland, diocese of
Meath, Ireland, diocese of Comprises most of Meath, Westmeath and Offaly, and parts of Longford, Louth, Dublin and Cavan. Founded in 520, and erected as a diocese in 552 as a suffragan of Armagh . Anciently it comprised eight sees. Its bishops include Saint Oliver Plunket. Pagan and Christian historic relics abound, including Brugh-na-Boinne, cemetery … Continue reading “Meath, Ireland, diocese of”