Mack, Martin Joseph a Roman Catholic theologian of Germany, was born February 17, 1805. In 1832 he was professor of New-Test, exegesis at Tublngen, and in 1839-40 rector magnificus of the university. His publication of Die Einsegnung der gemischten Ehen (Tubingen, 1840) brought him in conflict with the government. He was deposed from his office, … Continue reading “Mack, Martin Joseph”
Macirc;con, Ancient Diocese of
Macirc;con, Ancient Diocese of (MATISCONENSIS) Located in Burgundy. The city of Mâcon, formerly the capital of the Mâconnais, now of the Department of Saône-et-Loire, became a civitas in the fifth century, when it was separated from the Æduan territory. Christianity appears to have been introduced from Lyons into this city at an early period, and … Continue reading “Macirc;con, Ancient Diocese of”
Machzor
Machzor (, i.e. cycle) is the title of that part of Jewish liturgy which contains generally the prayers used in the synagogues on the Sabbath and feast- days, but principally those of the three most important festivals. They are usually rythmical, and are the productions of the most eminent Jewish writers. Unfortunately, many of the … Continue reading “Machzor”
Machutus, Saint
Machutus, Saint (Maclovius; Malo). Born about the year 520 probably in Wales and baptized by St. Brendan. Machutus became his favourite disciple and was one of those specially selected by that holy man for his oft-described voyage. No doubt he may have remained some years in Llancarrven Abbey, when St. Brendan stayed there, and it … Continue reading “Machutus, Saint”
MACHPELAH
Machpelah The burial-place in the vicinity of ancient Hebron which Abraham bought from Ephron the Hethite for the interment of Sara (Genesis 23:9, 17). Sara was buried there in a cave (xxiii, 19), as was later Abraham himself (xxv, 9). The words of the dying Jacob inform us that Rebecca and Lia were also buried … Continue reading “MACHPELAH”
Machnadebai
Machnadebai (Heb. Maknadbsay’, , perh. what is like the liberal? other copies read Mabnadbay’; Sept. v. r. ; Vulg. Mechnedebai), an Israelite of the sons of Bani who divorced his Gentile wife after the exile (Ezr 10:40). B.C. 459. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Machnadebai Ezr 10:40. Fuente: Fausset’s Bible Dictionary Machnadebai … Continue reading “Machnadebai”
Machna-debai
Machna-debai Machna-de’ba-i. (what is like the liberal?). One of the sons of Bani who put away his foreign wife at Ezra’s command. Ezr 10:40. Fuente: Smith’s Bible Dictionary
Machmas
Machmas (), 1Ma 9:73; elsewhere MICMASH SEE MICMASH (q.v.). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Machmas makmas. See MICHMASH. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
Machirites, The
Machirites, The Ma’chirites, The. The descendants of Machir. The father of Gilead. Num 26:29. Fuente: Smith’s Bible Dictionary
Machirites
Machirites [Machir’ites] Descendants of Machir father of Gilead. Num 26:29. Fuente: Concise Bible Dictionary