Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

M.Afr. A society of secular priests and coadjutor brothers living in community. The first archbishop of Algeria , later Cardinal Lavigerie, founded it in 1868 for the immediate care and instruction of Arab children orphaned by the famine of 1867 and the general purpose of converting all Africa; constitutions approved, 1908, and again, 1921. Not, … Continue reading “M.Afr.”

Maffit, John Newland a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, was born of Episcopal parentage at Dublin, Ireland, Dec. 28, 1794; was destined for the mercantile profession by his parents, but, joining the Wesleyans in 1813, he determined upon the ministry. Opposed by his friends and family at home, he emigrated to this country … Continue reading “Maffit, John Newland”

Maffei, Vegius an Italian priest, canon of St. John of Lateran, was born at Lodi, in Lombardy, in 1407, and died at Rome in 1458. He enjoyed great reputation as a theologian and writer. His most important work is Tractatus de educatione liberorum et clsais eorum studiis ac moribus (Paris, 1511). It was often reprinted, … Continue reading “Maffei, Vegius”

Maffei, Raffaelo Humanist, historian and theologian, b. 17 February, 1451; d. 25 January, 1522. He was a native of Volterra, Italy, and therefore is called Raphael Volaterranus. From earliest youth he devoted himself to the study of letters, and in 1466 was called to Rome, with his brothers, by their father Gherardo Maffei, whom Pius … Continue reading “Maffei, Raffaelo”

Maffei, Marchese Francesco Scipione Italian littérateur and archaeologist, b. at Verona, 1 June, 1675; d. there, 11 Feb., 1755. He sprang from an ancient and illustrious family which came originally from Bologna; his brother was General Alessandro Maffei, whose “Memoirs” he published. He began at an early age to write poetry which, however, was marred … Continue reading “Maffei, Marchese Francesco Scipione”

Maffei, Giovanni Pietro a noted Italian Jesuit, was born at Bergamo about 1536; was for a time professor at Genoa, became in 1564 secretary of the government at that place, and in 1565 joined the Jesuits, among whom he gained a great reputation. Brought to the notice of cardinal Henry, of Portugal, he was called … Continue reading “Maffei, Giovanni Pietro”

Maffei, Francesco Scipione de a noted Italian scholar, known chiefly as a dramatic writer, was born at Verona June 1, 1675; studied at the Jesuit college of Parma, there led a literary life, went to Rome in 1698, and afterwards entered the army, and distinguished himself in the war of the Spanish Succession; resumed his … Continue reading “Maffei, Francesco Scipione de”

Maffei, Francesco Italian painter, b. at Vicenza; d. at Padua, 1660. His influence upon the art of his own and later times has not been sufficient to attach much interest to the details of his life. His celebrity is due to the large number of generally pleasing pictures by him, still to be seen in … Continue reading “Maffei, Francesco”

Maffei, Bernardino Poet, orator, and antiquarian, b. at Bergamo, 27 Jan., 1514; d. at Rome, 1 Aug., 1549. He studied jurisprudence at Padua, and during the frequent absence of Dandino acted as secretary to Cardinal Alessandro Farnese, and later to Paul III. On 12 March, 1547, he was made Bishop of Massa Maritima, then Archbishop … Continue reading “Maffei, Bernardino”

Maffei, Bernard a cardinal, and secretary of pope Paul III, was born at Bergamo in 1514, and died in 1553. He wrote a commentary on Cicero’s Letters, and some other works, which were highly esteemed in his time. Herzog, Real- Encyklopdie, 8:660. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature