Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Masclef, Francois a noted Roman Catholic divine and Orientalist, was born at Amiens in the year 1662. He very early devoted himself to the study of Oriental languages, and attained in them an extraordinary degree of proficiency. Educated for service in the Church, he became first a curate in the diocese of Amiens, but afterwards … Continue reading “Masclef, Francois”

Masci, Girolamo Reigned from 15 February 1288 to 4 April 1292 . Born on 30 September 1227 in Ascoli, Italy as Girolamo Masci; died on 4 April 1292 in Rome, Italy . He was a Franciscan , general of his order, mediator between France and Castile , and cardinal -bishop of Palestrina. As pope he … Continue reading “Masci, Girolamo”

MASCHIL Is a term found as a title of thirteen Psalms, and imports one that instructs or makes to understand. Some interpreters think it means an instrument of music; but it more probably signifies an instructive song. Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Maschil (Heb. maskil’, , instrlucting, Hiph. part. of , to be wise; … Continue reading “Maschil”

Masch, Andreas Gottlieb, D.D. a noted German pulpit orator, was born at Beseritz, in Mecklenburg, Dec. 5,1724. His father was himself a minister of the Gospel, and instructed Andreas in the preparatory branches of study. In 1743 he went to the University of Rostock; two years later removed to Halle, and there enjoyed the favor … Continue reading “Masch, Andreas Gottlieb, D.D.”

Mascaron, Jules a distinguished French Roman Catholic preacher, was born at Aix in March, 1634. He studied at the college of the Oratorians in his native city, and afterwards at that of Mans, where he was appointed professor of rhetoric in 1656. About the same time he commenced preaching at Saumur, and soon attracted attention. … Continue reading “Mascaron, Jules”

Masbotheans the disciples of Masbotheus, who is said by some of the ancients to have been a follower of Simon Magus (q.v.). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Masaupasa a famous fast among the East Indian pagans. The name is derived from masa, which, in the Malabarian language, signifies a mouth, and upada a fast. It is the most sacred of all their fasts, and begins with the last day of October. Such as keep the fast, having first washed and dressed themselves … Continue reading “Masaupasa”

Masaloth ( v. r. ), a place in Arbela, which Bacchides and Alcimus besieged and captured on their way from Gilgal to Juduea (1Ma 9:2). Josephus, in his parallel account, omits the name (Ant. 12:11, 1); but a trace of the name is thought by Robinson (Researches, 2:398) to be found in the steps (, … Continue reading “Masaloth”

Masada (), a very strong fortress not far south of Engedi (Josephus, War; Ant. 1:12, 1), on the west of the Dead Sea (Pliny, v. 17), in a volcanic region (Strabo, 16, p. 764), minutely described by Josephus in various places, especially in the account of its final tragedy (War, 7:8). It was built by … Continue reading “Masada (2)”

Masaccio (TOMMASO). Italian painter, born about 1402, at San Giovanni di Valdarno, a stronghold situated between Arezzo and Florence; died, probably at Rome, in 1429. His correct name was Tommaso di ser Giovanni di Simone dei Guidi, which may be translated “Thomas, son of Sir John, grandson of Simon, of the Guidi clan.” His family … Continue reading “Masaccio”