Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Marets SEE MARESIUS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Maresius Or Marets, Jean De a most remarkable character in French history, flourished in the 17th century. In his youth he was an infidel. He has himself left us a picture of his morals in early life, which is by no means an advantageous one; for lie owns that, in order to triumph over the … Continue reading “Maresius Or Marets, Jean De”

Maresius (Des Marets), Samuel, a noted French Reformed theologian, was born at Oisemond, Picardy, in 1599; was educated at Geneva and at Paris; studied theology at Saumur and Geneva, entered the ministry in 1620, and was settled at Laon by the Synod of Charenton. His experience in this place was rather of a peculiar nature. … Continue reading “Maresius”

MARESHAH A town in Judah, Jos 15:44, fortified by Rehobaoam, 2Ch 11:8, and the birthplace of Micah. In a valley near by, Asa defeated Zerah with an immense host of Ethiopians, 2Ch 14:9-13 . It probably lay on the western border of Judah, just south of Eleutheropolis. Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Mareshah (Hebrew … Continue reading “MARESHAH”

Marenzio, Luca Musical composer, born in 1550 at Coccaglia, near Brescia; died at Rome 1599. His chief legacy to the musical world are his books of madrigals. His first collection was published in 1581 and was dedicated to Alphonse d’Este, the duke of Ferrara. Many of his 159 Madrigals and Motets have been translated into … Continue reading “Marenzio, Luca”

Marenco (1) Carlo, Italian dramatist, born at Cassolo (or Cassolnuovo) in Piedmont in 1800; died at Savona in 1846. He studied law for a while, but finally determined to devote himself to literature. To make sure of a competency he applied for and obtained a public post connected with the Treasury Department of Savona. As … Continue reading “Marenco”

Marechal, Pierre Sylvain a noted French atheist, was born at Paris, Aug. 15, 1750, and was destined by his father to the mercantile profession. Preferring a literary life, his father educated him for the profession of law. Pierre, however, was determined to get a livelihood from his friends, and eschewed all personal care. When inclined … Continue reading “Marechal, Pierre Sylvain”

Marechal, Bernard a noted French writer, was born at Rethel in 1705, and, after completing his studies under the guidance of the congregation of the Benedictines of St. Maur, toosi the vows in 1721; in 1755 he became prior of Beaulieu, in Aragon. After this we know of him only as a writer. He died … Continue reading “Marechal, Bernard”

Marechal, Ambroise D.D., a Roman Catholic prelate, was born at Ingre, near Orleans, France, in 1769, and was educated at the seminary of St. Sulpice. He came to Baltimore in 1792; returning to France, he was from 1803 to 1811 professor in the seminaries of St. Fleur, Aix, and Lyons; afterwards became coadjutor to the … Continue reading “Marechal, Ambroise”

Mare See Horse Fuente: Plants Animals Of Bible Mare mar ((1) , susah, steed, the King James Version company of horses; Septuagint , he hppos, mare (Son 1:9); (2) , bene ha-rammakhm, bred of the stud, the King James Version and the Revised Version margin young dromedaries (Est 8:10); compare Arabic ramakat, mare): The word … Continue reading “Mare”