Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Viole, Daniel Georges a learned French priest, was born at Soulaire (diocese of Chartres), in 1598, of an old noble family. In 1623 he entered the Order of Benedictines at St. Maur, and then studied theology at Corbie. He spent his days in quiet study and historical research, dying at Auxerre, April 21,1669, and leaving … Continue reading “Viole, Daniel Georges”

Viola, Domenico a Neapolitan painter of the 17th century, was a disciple and imitator of the cavalier Mattia Preti. He executed some works of a mediocre grade for the churches and collections. He is said to have died about 1696. See Spooner, Biog. Hist. of the Fine Arts, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and … Continue reading “Viola, Domenico”

VIOL Isa 5:12 1Sa 6:5, a stringed instrument of music, resembling the psaltery. See MUSIC. Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Viol the rendering in the A.V. at Amo 5:23; Amo 6:5, of the Heb. , nebel, which is elsewhere rendered psaltery. It is a musical instrument, used chiefly in worship (1Ki 10:12; 1Ch 15:16; … Continue reading “Viol”

Vinton, Robert Spencer a Methodist Episcopal minister, was first employed in pastoral work in 1817; joined the Baltimore Conference in 1818; was ordained deacon in 1820, and elder in 1822; in 1868 was supernumerated, and in 1869 superannuated. During the war president Lincoln commissioned him as chaplain in the United States army, and charged him … Continue reading “Vinton, Robert Spencer”

Vinton, Justus H., D.D a Baptist missionary in Burmah, was born in Wilmington, Conn., Feb. 17, 1806, and was educated at the Hamilton Literary and Theological Institute; now Madison University. He sailed from Boston July 3, 1834, for the field of his missionary labors, where he remained, meeting with remarkable success in his work, until … Continue reading “Vinton, Justus H., D.D”

Vinton, John Adams a Congregational minister, was born in Boston, Mass., Feb. 5, 1801. He graduated at Dartmouth College in 1828, and at Andover Theological Seminary in 1831. He preached for several churches in Maine, Vermont, and Massachusetts, from 1832 to 1852. He was the author of the Vinton Memorial (Boston, 1858): The Giles Memorial … Continue reading “Vinton, John Adams”

Vinton, Francis, D.D., D.C.L a Protestant Episcopal clergyman, was born at Providence, R.I., August 29, 1809. He graduated at West Point in 1830; became lieutenant of artillery was stationed in Boston Harbor; studied law in Harvard College, and acted as civil engineer; left the army in 1836; and after studying in the General Theological Seminary, … Continue reading “Vinton, Francis, D.D., D.C.L”

Vinton, Alexander Hamilton, D.D a Protestant Episcopal clergyman, was born at Providence, R.I., May 2, 1807. He studied medicine at New Haven, Connecticut, and practiced as a physician from 1828 to 1832. He then studied theology in the Protestant Episcopal Seminary in New York city, and was ordained in 1835. For about a year he … Continue reading “Vinton, Alexander Hamilton, D.D”

Vintimille, Charles Gaspard Guillaume de a French prelate, was born in the diocese of Frejus, Nov. 15, 1655, of the distinguished family of De Luc. As soon as he had obtained licensure from the Sorbonne, he received from his uncle, Jean de Vintimille, bishop of Toulon, a canonship in his cathedral, and he was likewise … Continue reading “Vintimille, Charles Gaspard Guillaume de”

Vintage (prop. , batsir), the season of ingathering of the grape (Lev 26:5; Isa 24:13, etc.), which of course was one of hilarity. SEE HARVEST. The produce of the wine-crop is denoted by the term , tirosh, new wine. SEE WINE. For the operations of the vintage (Heuvel, De Vindemia Vet. Hebrceor. [Tr. ad Rh. … Continue reading “VINTAGE”