Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Martin, Andre a French ecclesiastic and philosopher, was born in Poitou in 1621; was admitted to the oratory in 1641, and instructed in philosophy. In 1679 he became a professor of theology at Saumur, but was suspended some time after, because accused of Jansenism. He died at Poitiers, Sept. 26, 1695. He was one of … Continue reading “Martin, Andre”

Martin (St.) Of Tours a prelate of the Roman Catholic Church, was born in Pannonia about the year 316. He was educated at Pavia, and, at the desire of his father, who was a military man, entered the army under Constantine I, who was then emperor. When eighteen years old he became a convert to … Continue reading “Martin (St.) Of Tours”

Martin (St.) Of Braga a prelate of the Roman Catholic Church, was born in Pannonia about the beginning of the 6th century. In his youth he visited the holy places of Palestine. He afterwards went to Galicia, in Spain, where he did much to preserve orthodoxy among the population, which inclined strongly to Arianism. He … Continue reading “Martin (St.) Of Braga”

Martin (Paschoud), Joseph a Protestant theologian, was born at Nimes, October 14, 1802. He studied at Geneva, was for some time pastor at Luneray, and in 1828 at Lyons, where he labored with his former classmate, Adolphe Monod. In 1837 he was called to Paris, but after two years of work was obliged to retire … Continue reading “Martin (Paschoud), Joseph”

Martin Benedictine Abbot of the Schottenkloster of Vienna, b. about 1400; d. 28 July, 1464 (29 July 1470) Born of wealthy farmers at Leibitz, County of Zips in Hungary [now Lubica in Slovakia –Ed.], he made his studies at Krakow and Vienna, and in the latter place taught for some time in the faculty of … Continue reading “Martin”

Martigny, Joseph-Alexander Canon of Belley, archaeologist; b at Sauverny, Ain, in 1808; d at Belley, 19 August, 1880. He studied at the petit s&#233minaireof Belley and became a professor there in 1832. He was curate later at Cressy and afterwards a parish priest of Arbignieu. Encouraged by his bishop and the learned Abb&#233 Greppo, who … Continue reading “Martigny, Joseph-Alexander”

Martigny, Alexandre a French archaeologist, was born April 22, 1808, at Sauverny, France. He received holy orders in 1832, and died August 19, 1880, at Belley. He is the author of the famous Dictionnaire des Antiquites Chretiennes (Paris, 1864; 2d ed. 1877). In 1865 he published a French translation of De’ Rossi’s Bulletino di Archeologia … Continue reading “Martigny, Alexandre”

Martien, William Stockton a ruling elder of the Presbyterian Church, was born June 20,1798. He was of Huguenot descent, and received an early Christian education. In 1828 he commenced business, and in 1830, in connection with others, engaged in the establishment of The Presbyterian, of which he continued to be the chief proprietor and publisher … Continue reading “Martien, William Stockton”

Martianus Capella Roman writer of Africa who flourished in the fifth century. His work is entitled: “De nuptiis philologi&#230 et Mercurii”. It was composed after the taking of Rome by Alaric (410) and before the conquest of Africa by the Vandals (429). The author, a native of Madaura, Apuleius’s birthplace, had settled in Carthage where … Continue reading “Martianus Capella”

Martianay, Jean Born 30 Dec., 1647, at Saint-Sever-Cap, Diocese of Aire; died 16 June, 1717, at Saint Germain-des-Prés, Paris. He entered the Benedictine Congregation of St. Maur at an early age, and devoted himself to Biblical studies. He is spoken of repeatedly in the Benedictine annals as “most learned in Greek and Hebrew”, and he … Continue reading “Martianay, Jean”