Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

MARCELLIANS A sect of ancient heretics towards the close of the second century; so called from Marcellus of Ancyra, their leader, who was accused of reviving the errors of Sabellius. Some, however, are of opinion that Marcellus was orthodox, and that they were his enemies the Arians, who fathered their errors upon him. St. Epiphanius … Continue reading “Marcellians”

Marcellian, Saint Martyrs, died 286. They were twin sons of pagan parents, and were cast into prison for professing Christianity. Saint Sebastian visited them and encouraged them to persevere; they were nailed to posts and pierced with lances. Their bodies were buried near the Catacomb of Saint Domitilla. Feast , Roman Calendar, 18 June . … Continue reading “Marcellian, Saint”

Marcellian and Mark, Saints Martyred at Rome under Diocletian towards the end of the third century, most likely in 286. These martyrs, who were brothers, are mentioned in most of the ancient martyrologies on 18 June, and their martyrdom is known to us from the Acts of St. Sebastian, which, though in great part legendary, … Continue reading “Marcellian and Mark, Saints”

Marcella, friend of Jerome Marcella, the friend of Jerome, from whose writings and memoir of her (Ep. cxxvii. ed. Vall.) she is chiefly known. She was descended from the illustrious Roman family of the Marcelli, and had great wealth. Her mother Albina was a widow when Athanasius came as an exile to Rome in 340. … Continue reading “Marcella, friend of Jerome”

Marcella ST., is the name of two saints in the Romish Church. (1) One of these was a Roman widow, the intimate friend of Paula and of Eustochius, and a pupil of the noted Church father Jerome, who said of her that we could judge of her merits by her noble disciples. Marcella was a … Continue reading “Marcella”

Marcelino Menendez y Pelayo Spanish scholar, poet and critic. Born Santander, Spain, 3 November 1856; died there, 2 May 1912. Educated at the University of Barcelona, he taught literature at the University of Madrid, 1878, and was admitted to the Spanish Academy, 1881. Author of “Estudios criticos sobre poetas Montafienses,” and “Heterodoxes Espanoles,” a political … Continue reading “Marcelino Menendez y Pelayo”

Marca, Pierre de French bishop and scholar, b. at Gan in Béarn, 24 Jan., 1594, of a family distinguished in the magistracy; d. at Paris, 29 June, 1662. After studying letters at the college of Auch and law in the University of Toulouse, he became councillor (1615), and then president (1621), of the Parliament of … Continue reading “Marca, Pierre De”

Marbury, Edward an English minister of the 17th century, became rector of St. James’s, Garlickhithe, London, in 1613; subsequently rector of St. Peter’s, Paul’s Wharf, and retired from public labors during the Rebellion. He died about 1655. Marbury published A Commentary on Obadiah (Lond. 1649, 4to): A Commentary on Habakkuk (1650, 4to). Allibone, Dict. of … Continue reading “Marbury, Edward”

Marbury, Alexander M., M.D., D.D a Protestant Episcopal clergyman, was rector in Petersville, Maryland, for seven years preceding 1858, when he became rector of St. Paul’s, Aquasco, in which relation he remained until his death in 1873. See Prot. Episc. Almanac, 1874, page 138. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Marburg School Founded by Herman Cohen (1842-1918) and Paul Natorp (1854-1924) and supported by Ernst Cassirer (1874-), the noteworthy historian of philosophy, and Rudolf Stammler (1856-1938), the eminent legal philosopher, the school revived a specialized tendency of critical idealism. Stress is laid on the a priori, non-empirical, non-psychological and purely logical of every certain knowledge. … Continue reading “Marburg School”