Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Varus, P. Quintilius proconsul of Syria for several years (between B.C. 13 and A.D. 7), after Sentius Saturninus, an office which he administered with such rapacity that Velleius Paterculus says of him (2, 117), As a poor man he entered the rich country, and as a rich man he left the country poor. Some of … Continue reading “Varus, P. Quintilius”

Varuna in Hindu mythology, is one of the highest and most powerful of the gods, yet one of the most vague and least known of all deities. In the Vedas this divinity is often confounded with Indra and Agni. See Lenormant, Chaldaean Magic, p. 131; Muller, Chips from a German Workshop (see Index). Fuente: Cyclopedia … Continue reading “Varuna”

Varty, John an English Congregational minister, was born in London, Nov. 29, 1798. He was educated at Hoxtton Academy, and ordained at Mitcham, Surrey, in 1823. In 1839 he accepted an invitation to the Church at Fareham, and for twenty-three years faithfully labored with that people. Mr. Varty was a decided and earnest Christian, and … Continue reading “Varty, John”

Vartabeds an order of celibate priests in the Armenian Church (q.v.), who are attached to the churches as preachers (the married priests do not usually preach), and from among whom the bishops and higher clergy are taken. It is a degree of honor corresponding very nearly to our doctor of divinity, and is given with … Continue reading “Vartabeds”

Varro, Marcus Terentius a learned Roman antiquarian, was barn in the Sabine town of Reate, B.C. 116. He was descended from an ancient family of senatorial rank, and was first instructed by L. AElius, afterwards by Antiochus, an Academic philosopher. Varro was very prominent in the political history of his time, adhering to the cause … Continue reading “Varro, Marcus Terentius”

Varotari, Alessandro (II Padovanino) an eminent Italian painter, was born at Padua in 1590. He received instruction in painting, and began in childhood to study and imitate the works of Titian, which were at Padua. He was sent, while young, to Venice, where he continued the study of Titian so assiduously as to be considered … Continue reading “Varotari, Alessandro (II Padovanino)”

Varnell, John M a minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. No record of his birth or early life is preserved. He was converted in 1847, received into the Holston (East Tenn.) Conference in 1849, and labored with zeal and fidelity until his death, in 1857. Mr. Varnell was a devout, energetic young man. See … Continue reading “Varnell, John M”

Varlet, Dominique Marie a French prelate, was born in Paris; March 15, 1678. His father, who eventually became a hermit of Mount Valerian, had early destined him for the Church, and he entered the seminary of St. Magloire, where in 1706 he received ordination and the diploma of doctor. He served soon after as curate … Continue reading “Varlet, Dominique Marie”

Varisuus is the name of a supposed early heretic, mentioned by Ittigius (De Haeresiarchis, 3, 1, Appendix 12) as being named in an anonymous commentary on St. Matthew. It is thought the true reading is Barjesu, and that the person intended is Elymas the sorcerer, who, is so called in Act 13:6. See Burton, Bampton … Continue reading “Varisuus”

Various Readings Of The Old Test It is now universally admitted that the text of the Old Test. has not come down to us without mistakes. Like all other ancient books, the Bible has suffered from the errors of transcribers; and thus, in the course of repeated copying, many small variations crept into the text, … Continue reading “Various Readings Of The Old Test”