Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Version a translation of the holy Scriptures. This word is not found in the Bible, nevertheless, as frequent references are made in this work to various ancient as well as modern versions, it is fitting that some brief account should be given of the most important of these. These versions are important helps to the … Continue reading “Version”

Versicle is a brief and terse exclamation, commonly consisting of a single sentence, with a corresponding response which is used in various services of the Church, especially in the Church of England; also a short antiphon sung towards the altar; also the prayer or acclamation at the beginning of the Hours. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, … Continue reading “Versicle”

Verse, Noel Albert, Sieur De a French controversialist, was born at Mans about 1650. He studied medicine at Paris, but afterwards turned his attention to theology. Having entertained doubts as to the Trinity, he abjured Roman Catholicism, on which account he was persecuted, and escaped to Holland, where he was enrolled among the citizens of … Continue reading “Verse, Noel Albert, Sieur De”

Verse as a written or typographical division in the text of the Bible. has a historical and literary interest which justifies its full treatment here. I. In Manuscripts. Under this head we consider the members of rhythmical passages, the logical divisions in the prose books peculiar to the versions, and the logical divisions in the … Continue reading “Verse (2)”

Verschuir, Johann Heinrich a Protestant theologian of Germany, and professor of Oriental languages at Franeker, who died May 20, 1803, is the author of, Dissertatio de Paronomasia Orientalibus multum Adamata, quce est. Octava in ejusdem Dissertationibus Philologico-exegeticis (Franeker, 1773 ): Dissertatio Critica, qua Lectio Codicis Hebraei in Loco Celebri Deu 27:4 Defenditur, et Lectio Sanzaritani … Continue reading “Verschuir, Johann Heinrich”

VERSCHORISTS A sect that derived its denomination from Jacob Verschoor, a native of Flushing, who in the year 1680, out of a perverse and heterogeneous mixture of the tenets of Cocceius and Spinosa produced a new form of religion, equally remarkable for its extravagance and impiety. His disciples and followers were call Hebrews, on account … Continue reading “Verschorists”

Versailles (VERSALIENSIS). Diocese; includes the Department of Seine-et-Oise, France. Created in 1790 by the Civil Constitution of the Clergy, this diocese was maintained by the Concordat of 1802; it included also the Department of Eure-et-Loir, detached from it in 1822 by the restoration of the Diocese of Chartres. It was made up of considerable parts … Continue reading “Versailles”

Verrocchio, Andrea del Born at Florence, 1435; d. at Venice, 1488. He was called Andrea di Michele di Francesco de’ Cioni, but for his true name he substituted that of his master, the goldsmith Giuliano Verrocchio. Some authorities hold that the frequented the studies of Donatello and Baldovinetti, but in any case the impress of … Continue reading “Verrocchio, Andrea del”

Verrio, Antonio a Neapolitan painter, was born at Lecce about 1639. After making considerable progress in the art, he visited Venice to study the coloring of the Venetian school. After some time he returned to Naples, where he gained much notoriety through the execution of certain gay paintings. In 1660 he painted a large picture … Continue reading “Verrio, Antonio”

Verri, Count Pietro Economist, b. at Milan, Dec., 1728; d. there, 29 June, 1797. After studying at Monza, Rome, and Parma, he entered the Austrian army. Returning home, he devoted himself to the study of administration and political economy. He became vice- president (1772), and then president (1780), of the Chamber of Counts; but retired … Continue reading “Verri, Count Pietro”