Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Maiannas MAIANNAS (1Es 9:48) = Maaseiah, Neh 8:7. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Maiannas m-anas (, Maiannas; the King James Version Maianeas): One of the Levites who taught the law for Esdras (1 Esdras 9:48) = MAASEIAH (which see) in Neh 8:7. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Maianeas (,. Vulg. omits), given (1Es 9:48) in place of the MAASIAS (q.v.) of the Heb. text (Neh 8:7). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Mai, Angelo Cardinal and celebrated philologist. Born Schilpario, Italy, 1782; died Albano, Italy, 1854. He entered the Society of Jesus, in 1811 was appointed to the Ambrosian Library, Milan. After leaving the Jesuits, 1819 he was appointed to the Vatican library. Created cardinal in 1838. He is noted for his discoveries of new classical texts … Continue reading “Mai, Angelo”

Mahseiah MAHSEIAH.Grandfather of Baruch and Seraiah (Jer 32:12; Jer 51:52); called in Bar 1:1 Maaseas. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Mahseiah ma-seya, ma-sa (, mahseyah, Yah a refuge): Grandfather of Baruch (Jer 32:12) and of Seraiah (Jer 51:59). The name (not to be confused with MAASEIAH (which see) as the King James Version has … Continue reading “Mahseiah”

Mahrattas a people of Central India, south of the River Ganges, inhabiting the mountains from Gwalior to Goa, and by many supposed to be the descendants of a Persian or North Indian people who had been driven southwards by the Mongols. They are a vigorous and active race, and though, like many Eastern nations, diminutive … Continue reading “Mahrattas”

Mahratta Version SEE MARATHI. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Mahony, Ven. Charles Irish Franciscan martyr; b. after 1639; d. at Ruthin, Denbighshire, 12 August, 1679. The British Museum has a copy of a single sheet entitled “The Last Speeches of Three Priests that were Executed for Religion, Anno Domini 1679”, from which the following transcript is made:— “An Account of the words spoken by … Continue reading “Mahony, Ven. Charles”

Mahoney, Francis Sylvester Pen-name of Francis Sylvester Mahony (sometimes written O’Mahony), priest and author. Born in 1804 in Cork, Ireland; died in 1866 in Paris, France. Ordained at Lucca, Italy in 1832, he exercised his priestly office only for a short time at Cork. In 1834 he moved to London, wrote for Fraser’s Magazine, and … Continue reading “Mahoney, Francis Sylvester”

MAHOMETANISM The system of religion formed and propagated by Mahomet, and still adhered to by his followers. It is professed by the Turks and Persians, by several nations among the Africans, and many among the East Indians. Mahomet was born in the reign of Anushirwan the Just, emperor of Persia, about the end of the … Continue reading “Mahometanism”

Mahomet SEE MOHAMMED. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature