Liszt, Ferencz Pianistic virtuoso and composer, born Raiding, Hungary, 1811; died Bayreuth, Germany, 1886. After his first performance in public at Oedenburg when nine years of age, his musical education was continued under Czerny and Salieri, and he became a conspicuous figure in Vienna and Paris. Brilliant concert tours in Switzerland and England were followed … Continue reading “Liszt, Ferencz”
Lister, Joseph
Lister, Joseph British surgeon who promoted the idea of sterile surgery. Born 5 April 1827 at Upton, Essex, England ; died 10 February 1912. Son of Joseph Jackson Lister who helped develop the compound microscope. Quaker. First Baron Lister of Lyme Regis. Renowned for his work in antiseptics, particularly his system of antiseptic bandaging. Fuente: … Continue reading “Lister, Joseph”
Lister
Lister (alias Thomas Butler) Jesuit writer, b. in Lancashire, about 1559; d. in England, probably before 1628; was the son of Christopher Lister, of Midhope, Yorks. He entered Douai College, 1576. Having occasion to return to England, he was seized and imprisoned. He, however, obtained his release, and in 1579 was received into the English … Continue reading “Lister”
List Of Writers
List Of Writers Initials A.H.D.A.The Right Hon. A.H. Dyke Acland, LL.D. Hon. Fellow of Balliol College, Oxford. M.F.A.The late Rev. M. F. Argles, M.A. Formerly Principal of St. Stephen’s House, Oxford. C.J.B.Rev. C. J. Ball, M.A. Lecturer in Assyriology, Oxfrd; Rector of Blechingdon. J.B-y.The late Rev. J. Barmby, B.D. Formerly Principal of Bishop Hatfield’s Hall, … Continue reading “List Of Writers”
List of Abbreviations
List of Abbreviations LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS I. General Alex.Alexandrian. Apoc.Apocalypse, Apocalyptic. Apocr.Apocrypha, Apocryphal. Aq.Aquila. Arab.Arabic. Aram.Aramaic. Assyr.Assyrian. Bab.Babylonian. c.circa, about. Can.Canaanite. cf.compare. ct.contrast. DDeuteronomist. EElohist. edd.editions or editors. Egyp.Egyptian. Eng.English. Eth.Ethiopic. f.and following verse or page: as Act 10:34 f. ff.and following verses or pages: as Mat 11:28 ff. Gr.Greek. HLaw of Holiness. Heb.Hebrew. Hel.Hellenistic. … Continue reading “List of Abbreviations”
List, Carl Benjamin
List, Carl Benjamin a German theologian, was born at Mannheim, in the grand-duchy of Baden, February 5, 1725. He attended the universities of Jena and Strasburg, and afterwards spent some time in Neufchatel to acquire French. About 1749 he was appointed court dean, in 1753 third pastor of his native city, and in 1756 first … Continue reading “List, Carl Benjamin”
List (Verb)
List (Verb) “to will, wish,” is translated by the verb “to list” in Mat 17:12; Mar 9:13; Joh 3:8. See DESIRE, B, No. 6. “to will, be minded,” is translated “listeth” in Jam 3:4 (RV, “willeth”). See DESIRE, B, No. 7. Fuente: Vine’s Dictionary of New Testament Words
List
List LIST.The Old Eng. vb. to list occurs in Mat 17:12, Mar 9:13, Joh 3:8, Jam 3:4. It means to desire or choose. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible List A variant of lust (see LUST), meaning to wish, found in the King James Version of Mat 17:12 parallel Mar 9:13; Joh 3:8, as translation … Continue reading “List”
Lismore, School of
Lismore, School of The most celebrated school in the South of Ireland, founded, 635, by Saint Carthach, the Younger. Two of its distinguished scholars are the famous Saint Cathaldus of Tarentum and Saint Cuanna. There are two memorials of Lismore, the crosier, and “Book of Lismore.” Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Lismore, School of As the … Continue reading “Lismore, School of”
Lismore, Australia, diocese of
Lismore, Australia, diocese of Comprises part of the Eastern Coast District of New South Wales; established as the Diocese of Grafton, 1887, and the name changed later; area, 11,027 sq. m.; suffragan of Sydney. Jeremiah Doyle (1887-1909) was the first bishop. See also: Catholic-Hierarchy.Org New Catholic Dictionary Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary