Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Mansi, Gian Domenico Italian prelate and scholar born at Lucca, of a patrician family, 16 February, 1692; died archbishop of that city, 27 September, 1769. At the age of sixteen he entered the Congregation of Clerks Regular of the Mother of God and made his profession in 1710. Except for some journeys made for purposes … Continue reading “Mansi, Gian Domenico”

Mansfield, Richard, D.D a minister of the Protestant Episcopal Church, was born at New Haven, Connecticut, in 1724. In 1741 he graduated from Yale College, and devoted two years to study as a resident-graduate. For three years, from 1744, he was principal of a grammarschool in New Haven. In 1748 he was ordained in London … Continue reading “Mansfield, Richard, D.D”

Mansey, Henry Longueviille one of the leading English divines of our day, noted particularly for his ability as a philosopher of the Hamiltonian school, was born in 1820 in the parish of Cosgrove, Northamptonshire, of which his father was then rector. He was educated at Merchant Taylors’ School, and later at St. John’s College, Oxford, … Continue reading “Mansey, Henry Longueviille”

Manservant mansur-vant (, ebhedh): A male slave; usually coupled with maidservant or female slave (Gen 12:16; Exo 20:10; 1Sa 8:16; Job 31:13; Luk 12:45). See SERVANT; SLAVE. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Manservant See Servant Servant Fuente: Nave’s Topical Bible Manservant “a child, boy, youth,” also means “a servant, attendant;” in Luk 12:45 it is … Continue reading “Manservant”

Manser, George B., D.D a Protestant Episcopal minister, was born at New Haven, Connecticut, August 8, 1803. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1827; studied law; for several years was secretary of civil and military affairs, but afterwards entered the ministry; and for about nine years was rector of the parish in Montpelier, Vermont, which … Continue reading “Manser, George B., D.D”

Manse the Scottish name synonymous with our word parsonage. In Scotland the manse, with unendowed churches, is the property of the Church, erected and maintained by it. In the Established Church it is built and maintained by law, and belongs to the heritors. Dunlop says, While manses and houses which had belonged to the popish … Continue reading “Manse”

Mansard, Nicolas Francois Architect, born Paris, France, 1598; died there, 1666. An exponent of the French Renaissance at its best, he erected several chateaux and hotels distinguished for simplicity and essential beauty of construction. His best works are Maison Lafitte and the plan for the abbey church of Val-de-Grace which he executed, on a smaller … Continue reading “Mansard, Nicolas Francois”

Mansard, Jules Hardouin Architect, grand-nephew of Nicholas Francois Mansard , born Paris, France, 1646; died Marly, 1708. Combining the style of his uncle with extreme classical adaptations, he achieved Barocco effects and stressed elegance rather than grandeur. He completed the Chateau of Versailles with Leveau and designed the Grand Trianon and Colonnades. His best work … Continue reading “Mansard, Jules Hardouin”

Mansard, Jules French architect, grand-nephew of François, was originally Jules Hardouin, but took the name of Mansard; was born in Paris, 1646; died at Marly 1708. He had more apparent success than François, if less ability. He enjoyed in a high degree the favour of Louis XIV, who bestowed on him numerous titles and offices, … Continue reading “Mansard, Jules”

Mansard, Franccedil;ois (Also spelled Mansart). French architect, born in Paris, probably of Italian stock, in 1598; died there, 1666. During at least the last thirty years of his life he exercised the greatest influence on the development of architecture. Among his contemporaries only Salomon de Brosse approached him in ability. Defects and oddities, so glaring … Continue reading “Mansard, Franccedil;ois”