MAGI Or MAGIANS, an ancient religious sect of Persia and other eastern countries, who, abominating the adoration of images, worshipped God only by fire, in which they were directly opposite to the Sabians. See SABIANS. The Magi believed that there were two principles, one the cause of all good, and the other the cause of … Continue reading “Magi”
Maghrebi
Maghrebi SEE AARON HA-RISSON. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Maggot
Maggot See Lice; Worm Fuente: Plants Animals Of Bible
Magellan, Ferdinand
Magellan, Ferdinand Catholic geographer and navigator, born Saborosa, Portugal , c.1480; died Island of Mactan in the Philippines, 1521. He took part in Almeida’s expedition to India, 1505, and assisted in the conquest of Malacca, 1511. Later he offered his services to Spain, and at the instance of Cardinal Rodriguez de Fonseca, Charles I of … Continue reading “Magellan, Ferdinand”
Magee, William
Magee, William D.D., a noted Anglican prelate, was born March 18, 1766, in the county of Fermanat, Ireland, and was educated at the University of Dublin (Trinity College). He obtained all the college honors, and graduated A.B. in 1785, and in 1788 was elected a fellow. His friends desired him to enter the legal profession, … Continue reading “Magee, William”
Magee, Thomas
Magee, Thomas a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born in Limerick, Ireland, March 11, 1822; was brought to America at nine years of age; was converted near Whitehall, Green Co., Ill., in 1841; joined the Illinois Conference in 1843; was very successful as a minister, and in 1852 signally so as agent of the Illinois Wesleyan … Continue reading “Magee, Thomas”
Mageddo
Mageddo Chanaanite city, called in Hebrew, Megiddo; in Sept., Mageddó(n); in Assyrian, Magiddu, Magaddu; in the Amarna tablets, Magidda and Makida; and in Egyptian, Maketi, Makitu, and Makedo. Derivation. Gesenius (Thes., p. 265) derives from root GDD which is in Hithpahel–”collect in crowd” (Jeremiah 5:7), and from which gedud–”troop”, is derived. Hence Megiddo–locus turmarum. Others … Continue reading “Mageddo”
Maged
Maged (, Vulg. Mageth), a false Anglicizing (1Ma 5:36) of the name MAKED (1Ma 5:26). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Maged maged. See MAKED. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
Magdiel
Magdiel (Heb. lMagdiea , , endowed of God; Sept. and v. r. ), the successor of Mibzar, and predecessor of Iram among the Edomitish chiefs who held sway along with the native princes in Mount Seir (Gen 36:43; 1Ch 1:54). B.C. ante 1619. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Magdiel Gen 36:43. Fuente: … Continue reading “Magdiel”
Magdeburg, Germany, diocese of
Magdeburg, Germany, diocese of The modern diocese was founded on 23 July 1973 as the Apostolic Administration of Magdeburg. Elevated to a diocese on 27 June 1994. Suffragen of the archdiocese of Paderborn. Notable bishops include Saint Adalbert of Magdeburg See also Catholic-Hierarchy.Org diocese of Magdeburg patron saints index New Catholic Dictionary Fuente: New Catholic … Continue reading “Magdeburg, Germany, diocese of”