Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Vedan (,Vedn; Sept. omits, but some copies have , others ; Vulg. Dan et; A.V. Dan also), an Arabian city, whence wrought iron, cassia, and calamus were brought to Tyre (Eze 27:19). The Javan mentioned in the same connection apparently designates Jawan, a town in Yemen, and Vedan probably refers to the city and mart … Continue reading “Vedan”

Veda, plural Vedas (Skr. knowledge) Collectively the ancient voluminous, sacred literature of India (in bulk prior to 1000 B.C.), composed of Rigveda (hymns to gods), Samaveda (priests’ chants), Yajurveda (sacrificial formulae), and Atharvaveda (magical chants), which among theosophic speculations contain the first philosophic insights. Generally recognized as an authority even in philosophy, extended and supplemented … Continue reading “Veda, plural Vedas”

Veda (from the Sanscrit vid, to know, literally meaning knowledge) is the general name applied to those ancient Sanskrit writings on which the early Hindu religion was based. The oldest of these works is the Rigveda; next to it are the Yajur-veda: and Sama-veda; and the latest is the Atharva- veda. The first three are … Continue reading “Veda”

Vechner, Georg brother of David, was born at Freystadt in 1590.. In 1618 he-was promoted as doctor of theology at Frankfort, and acted for some time as professor at the gymnasium in Betthen. In 1646 he was called to the pastorate at Brieg, and died Dec. 24, 1647. He wrote, Palus Pauli in 2 Corinthians … Continue reading “Vechner, Georg”

Vechner, David a Protestant theologian of Germany, was born March 13,1594, at Freystadt, in Silesia. He studied at various universities, and was appointed professor of logic at Beuthen. For five years he had to leave the country, and after his return he was appointed rector at Sprottau. In 1643 he was made deacon at Girlitz, … Continue reading “Vechner, David”

Vecelli (or Vecellio), Francesco an Italian painter, brother of Titian, was born at Cadore, in the Friuli, in 1483. He was instructed by his brother, and showed such talents as to excite the jealousy of Titian, who is said to have persuaded him to engage in other pursuits. He then entered the army and led … Continue reading “Vecelli (or Vecellio), Francesco”

Vecchi,Giovanni de an Italian painter, was born at Borgo San Sepolcro in 1536. He studied at Rome under Raffaellino della Colle, and afterwards with Taddeo Zuccaro, who was at that time engaged in embellishing the palace of the cardinal Alessandro Farnese at Caprarola. Here he was rather the competitor than the pupil of Zuccaro, and … Continue reading “Vecchi,Giovanni de”

Vecchietta, Lorenzo Di Pietro (Da Siena) an Italian painter and sculptor, was born at Sienna in 1424. His pictures are characterized by hardness of style, and built few of them remain. He probably studied sculpture under Donatello, and gained great distinction in this department. He obtained the commission to execute the bronze tabernacle of the … Continue reading “Vecchietta, Lorenzo Di Pietro (Da Siena)”

Vecchietta, Lorenzo di Pietro Painter, sculptor, goldsmith, and architect, b. at Castiglione di Val d’Orcia, 1412; d. there, 1480. He is said to have been the pupil of Taddeo Bartoli and Giacomo della Quercia. In sculpture he was influenced largely by Donatello, with whom he came into personal contact; in painting he adhered to the … Continue reading “Vecchietta, Lorenzo di Pietro”

Veasey, Thomas B.D a clergyman of the Church of England, was born in 1753. No record remains of his early life. He was some time tutor, and for upwards of sixty years fellow, of St. Peter’s College, Cambridge. At the time of his death, May 22,1839, he was the oldest resident member of the university, … Continue reading “Veasey, Thomas B.D”