Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Maigrot, Charles a French Jesuit and missionary, was born at Paris in 1652; entered the order and prepared for missionary labors in foreign parts. In 1681 he was sent to Siam, and in 1683 he was placed in charge of the missions of China. In 1698 pope Innocent XII created him, for his zeal in … Continue reading “Maigrot, Charles”

Maignan, Emmanuel French physicist and theologian; b. at Toulouse, 17 July, 1601; d. at Toulouse, 29 October, 1676. His father was dean of the Chancery of that city and his mother’s father was professor of medicine at the University of Toulouse. He studied the humanities at the Jesuit college. At the age of eighteen he … Continue reading “Maignan, Emmanuel”

Maignan, Emanuel a Roman Catholic ecclesiastic, noted as a philosopher, was born at Toulouse, in France, in 1601; was educated at the College of the Jesuits in that place, where he evinced extraordinary ability as a mathematician and philosopher. A strong inclination to a religious life led him to seek the monastery for his retreat. … Continue reading “Maignan, Emanuel”

Maier, Johann Theologian, born Eck, Swabia, Germany , 1486 ; died Ingolstadt, Germany , 1543 . After a brilliant career as student and professor he became rector of the University of Ingolstadt. He had been ordained in 1508 , and received the degree of Doctor of Theology at twenty- four. With clear insight into the … Continue reading “Maier, Johann”

Maiden See Virgin; Servant Virgin; Servant Fuente: Nave’s Topical Bible

Maid of Kent (c.1506 -1534 ) The Benedictine Nun of Kent, a visionary whose prophecies led to her execution without trial at Tyburn, London , 1534 . Whether she was an impostor or was gifted with supernatural knowledge has been the subject of controversy. The only evidence against her comes through her enemies. Fuente: New … Continue reading “Maid of Kent”

Maid, Maiden, Maidservant “a child,” denotes “a maid” or “maiden” in Luk 8:51, Luk 8:54, RV, “maiden” in both places. See CHILD, MANSERVANT, SERVANT, SON, YOUNG MAN. a diminutive of No. 1, is translated “maid,” “maid,” in the AV and RV in Mar 14:66, Mar 14:69; Luk 22:56; in the RV (AV, “damsel”), in Mat … Continue reading “Maid, Maiden, Maidservant”

Maid, Maiden mad, mad’n: Used in the King James Version in the sense of a girl or young female; of an unmarried woman or virgin, and of a female servant or handmaid. Thus, it translates several Hebrew words: (1) The more generic word is , naarah, girl, feminine form of the common , naar, boy … Continue reading “Maid, Maiden”

Maid or MAIDEN (prop. , , a girl. as corresponding to , , a young man; also , , a virgin; for which the usual term is ; but and , like , are a maid-servant). SEE HANDMAID; SEE VIRGIN. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Maid MAID.The English words maid, maiden represent … Continue reading “Maid”

Maichel, Daniel a Lutheran theologian of Germany, was born August 14, 1693, at Stuttgart. He studied at Tubingen, and travelled through Switzerland, France, England, Holland, and Germany. In 1724 he was appointed professor at Tubingen, and in 1730 was made doctor of divinity. He died January 20, 1752. He wrote, De Foedere Legali clum Adamo … Continue reading “Maichel, Daniel”