Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Magoon, Elias Lyman, D.D a Baptist minister, was born at Lebanon, N.H., October 20, 1810. He graduated from Waterville College, Maine, in 1836, and from Newton Theological Seminary in 1839; was settled over a church at Richmond, Virginia, for six years, until the division of his church on the question of slavery led him to … Continue reading “Magoon, Elias Lyman, D.D”

MAGOG See GOG. Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Magog See Gog and Magog. Fuente: Dictionary of the Apostolic Church Magog (1) Name of an ancient kingdom, concerning the identity of which there is difference of opinion: according to some it was Lydia. It is repeatedly mentioned in Ezechiel (38-39). In the Apocalypse King Gog … Continue reading “Magog”

Magnus, Valerianus (MAGNI) Born at Milan, 1586, presumably of the noble family of de Magni; died at Salzburg, 29 July, 1661. He received the Capuchin habit at Prague. He was also provincial there, as in 1626 was appointed Apostolic missionary for Germany, Hungary, and Poland. He was greatly respected by Emperors Ferdinand II and III, … Continue reading “Magnus, Valerianus”

Magnus, Saint (MAGNOALDUS, MAGINALDUS, popularly known as ST. MANG) An apostle of the Algäu, d. about 750 (655?). The history of St. Magnus is shrouded in obscurity. The only source is an old “Vita S. Magni”, which, however, contains so many manifest anachronisms that little reliance can be placed on it. It relates that two … Continue reading “Magnus, Saint”

Magnus, Olaus Catholic geographer . Born 1490; died 1558. One of the most distinguished geographers of the Renaissance, first propounded the idea of a northwest passage. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Magnus, Olaus Swedish historian and geographer, b. at Skeninge, Sweden, 1490; d. at Rome, 1 Aug., 1558 [or perhaps 1557 — Ed.]. He belonged to … Continue reading “Magnus, Olaus”

Magnus, John Or Jonas a noted Swedish prelate, was born at Linkopinig March 19, 1488, of noble parentage. When only eighteen years old he obtained a canonicate at his native place; later he continued his theological studies at Louvain, afterwards in several universities of Germany and Italy, and resided several years at Rome, where he … Continue reading “Magnus, John Or Jonas”

Magnus The Roman Catholic Church commemorates several saints of this name. 1. ST. MAGNUS, Magnoald, Maginald, Mangold, of whom we possess two biographical notices, one by Perth, ii, according to which he was an Alleman by birth, and became the pupil, companion, and successor of St. Gall in the convent of that name. The other, … Continue reading “Magnus”

Magnify magni-f (Hiphil of , gadhal; , megaluno, to make great, extol, celebrate in praise): Used especially of exaltation of the name, mercy, and other attributes of God (Gen 19:19; 2Sa 7:26; Psa 35:27; Psa 40:16; Psa 70:4; Luk 1:46; Act 10:46); of God’s word (Psa 138:2); or of Christ (Act 19:17; Phi 1:20). Men … Continue reading “Magnify”

Magnificence denotes “splendor, magnificence” (from megaleios, “magnificent,” might,” Act 2:11, megas, “great”), translated “magnificence” in Act 19:27, of the splendor of the goddess Diana. In Luk 9:43, RV (AV, “mighty power”); in 2Pe 1:16, “majesty.” In the papyri writings it is frequent as a ceremonial title. Fuente: Vine’s Dictionary of New Testament Words

Magnificat, The Canticle beginning Magnificat anima mea Dominum (My soul doth magnify the Lord). One of the three “evangelical canticles,” it is included in the Roman Breviary for Vespers daily throughout the year and is often sung on solemn occasions. It was recited by the Blessed Virgin on her visit to Elizabeth after the Angel … Continue reading “Magnificat, The”