Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Mazenod, Charles Joseph Eugene de Bishop of Marseilles, and founder of the Congregation of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate, b. at Aix, in Provence, 1 August, 1782; d. at Marseilles 21 May, 1861. De Mazenod was the offspring of a noble family of southern France, and even in his tender years he showed unmistakable evidence … Continue reading “Mazenod, Charles Joseph Eugene de”

Mazel, Abraham a leader of the French Camisards, was born at Saint-Jean-du-Gard some time about the middle of the 17th century. After the insurrection of the Cevennes in 1702 he was imprisoned, but, escaping from his captors, he determined to bring the people to a more determined stand, and while engaged in this work was … Continue reading “Mazel, Abraham”

Mazdak (Or Mazdek) a Persian religious enthusiast, flourished towards the close of the 5th century (he is believed to have been born about A.D. 470). He professed to be a prophet, and, securing many followers, declared for a community of property. Gaining in strength among the people, he found favor finally also in the eyes … Continue reading “Mazdak (Or Mazdek)”

Mazatec Indians An important Mexican tribe of Zapotecan linguistic stock, occupying the mountain region of north-east Oaxaca, chiefly in the districts of Cuicatlan and Teotitlan, and estimated to number from 18,000 to 20,000 souls. Their chief town, Huantla, with its dependent villages, has a population of about 7,000. Their popular name “Mazateca” is that given … Continue reading “Mazatec Indians”

Mazarin, Jules Cardinal , and prime minister of France after Richelieu’s death; born 14 July 1602 in Piscina, Italy; died 9 May 1661 in Vincennes, France. After being in turn a captain in the pontifical troops, and a diplomat, he was recommended to Louis XIII by Richelieu for having ably seconded the cardinal’s policy against … Continue reading “Mazarin, Jules”

Maysart SEE MEYSART. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Mayronius, Francois a Franciscan, and doctor of the Sorbonne, styled doctor illuminatus, who died in 1325, is the author of, Commentarii in Genesin: De Articulis Fidei: Compendium Librorum S. Augustiniae Civitate Dei: Comment. in Augustini Librum Confessionum: Comment. in Dionysium Areopagifam, de Mystica Theologia: 1510 Questiones de Variis Locis Sacre Scripture et Dubiis Theologicis: Comment. … Continue reading “Mayronius, Francois”

Mayron, Francis (DE MAYRONIS) Born about 1280, probably at Mayronnes, Department of Basses-Alpes, he entered the Franciscan order at the neighbouring Digne (or Sisteron). He had been teaching at the University of Paris for a long time as bachelor of theology when, on 24 May, 1323, John XXII at the request of King Robert of … Continue reading “Mayron, Francis”

Mayr, Colestin a German theologian, was born April 21, 1679, at Donauworth. In 1698 he entered the Benedictine Order at Augsburg; later he became a student at the University of Salzburg, where in 1711 he was appointed professor of philosophy. In 1713 he obtained the professorship of polemical theology, and the inspection of the Salzburg … Continue reading “Mayr, Colestin”

Mayr, Beda A Bavarian Benedictine philosopher, apologist, and poet, b. 15 January, 1742 at Daiting near Augsburg; d. 28 April, 1794, in the monastery of Heillgenkreuz in Donauworth. After studying at Scheyern, Augsburg, Munich and Freiburg im Breisgau, he took vows in the Benedictine monastey of Heiligenkreuz on 29 September, 1762, studied theology at the … Continue reading “Mayr, Beda”