Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Manitoba One of the smallest, but economically and historically one of the most important, of the Canadian provinces. Its name is derived from two Sauteux words meaning Manitou Narrows, first applied to the lake of the same name which lies within the present boundaries of that commonwealth. These are: 52° 50′ N. lat; 95° W. … Continue reading “Manitoba”

maniple (Latin: little bundle, because originally a folded handkerchief) Ornamental vestment, a silk embroidered band about a yard long and three inches wide, placed on the left arm of subdeacons, deacons, priests, and bishops during Mass, so that it falls in equal lengths on both sides. The prayer said when putting it on styles it … Continue reading “Maniple”

Manipa the name of a monstrous idol worshipped in the kingdoms of Tangut and Barantola, in Tartary. It has nine heads, which rise pyramidally, there being three in the first and second row, then two, and one at the top of all. A bold, resolute young fellow, dressed in armor, and prompted by enthusiastic courage, … Continue reading “Manipa”

Manila, Philippine Islands, archdiocese of Erected as the diocese of Manila on 6 February 1579. Elevated to the archdiocese of Manila on 14 August 1595. Suffragan sees: Antipolo Cubao Imus Kalookan Malolos Novaliches Paraaque Pasig San Pablo The following religious orders were represented in the diocese at an early date: Augustinians (1565), Franciscans (1577), Jesuits … Continue reading “Manila, Philippine Islands, archdiocese of”

Manila Observatory The official “Philippine Weather Bureau” with a main station at Manila and numerous climatological sub-stations throughout the Philippines, including one at Mount Mirador about 5,000 feet above sea-level. It was founded, 1865, by Father Frederic Faura, S.J., meteorologist, who made the first prediction of the existence, duration, and course of a typhoon in … Continue reading “Manila Observatory”

Manila (DE MANILA) This archdiocese comprises the city of Manila, the provinces of Bataan, Bulacan, Cavite, Mindoro, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Rizal, Tarlac, and Zambales; and the Districts of Infanta and Marinduque in the Province of Tayabas. The area of this territory is 18,175 square miles. The population, nearly all Catholics, is estimated at 1,642,582. By … Continue reading “Manila”

Manifold of Sense (A.S. manig, many + feold, fold) The sensuous ingredients of experience (colors, sounds, etc.) considered as a multiplicity of discrete items. See I. Kant, Critique of Pure Reason, A. 77-9-B. 102-5. — L.W. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Manifold mani-fold (, rabh; , poiklos): Manifold, which occurs only a few times, is in the Old Testament the translation of rabh, many, abundant (Neh 9:19, Neh 9:27; Amo 5:12, where it is equivalent to many), and of rabhabh, to multiply, to increase (Psa 104:24, O Yahweh, how manifold are thy works); poikilos, properly, many … Continue reading “Manifold”

Manifestly mani-fest-li (, mar’eh, (in) personal presence): Has the meaning of by direct vision, as in 1Co 13:12, face to face, stating positively (Num 12:8) what the next clause states negatively, namely, not in dark speeches. Apparently of the King James Version is ambiguous. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

manifestation of conscience A practise in many religious orders and congregations by which subjects reveal the state of their conscience to the superior, to the spiritual director, or to the confessor, in order that he may know them more intimately, and thus be able to further their spiritual progress. It consists in revealing the affections … Continue reading “Manifestation of Conscience”