Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Vali in Norse mythology, was a son of Odin, who was destined to reappear in the new heavens which the All-Father should create after the fall of Walhalla. In all other respects the name remained vague, and received no distinct form in the popular imagination. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Valhalla SEE WALHALLA. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Valette, Louis a Protestant theologian, was born May 24, 1800, in Savoy. For a number of years he was chaplain to the ambassador at Naples. In 1851 he was called to the Lutheran Church des Vilettes; at Paris, where he also acted as chaplain to the duchess of Orleans. He was soon called to the … Continue reading “Valette, Louis”

Valesius (Properly De Valois), Henry a French antiquarian and critic, was born in Paris, Sept. 10, 1603, and educated in the Jesuit College at Verdun and at Paris. He formed a connection with Petavius and Sirmond which existed while they lived. In 1622 he went to BoMurges for the study of jurisprudence, and on his … Continue reading “Valesius (Properly De Valois), Henry”

Valesio, Giovanni Luigi an Italian painter arid engraver, was born at Bologna in 1561. He studied in the school of the Caracci and executed several works for the churches of his native city, such as The Scourging of Christ, in the Church of San Pietro; The Annunciation, at the Church of the Meudicanti; and St. … Continue reading “Valesio, Giovanni Luigi”

Valesio, Francesco an Italian painter and engraver, flourished at Venice about 1612. Little is known of his paintings, but his most important work is a set of plates of hermits, engraved for a work entitled Illustrium Anchoretorum Elogia, by Jacobus Cavacus, which was published at Venice in 1612. His plates are sometimes marked Franciscus Valegius. … Continue reading “Valesio, Francesco”

Valesians a sect or community of ascetics said to have been founded by Valens of Bacatha Metrocomia, an episcopal city spoken of by Epiphanius and Nicetas as being in Arabia beyond Jordan. They were said by Epiphanius to hold some Gnostic opinions, and by St. John of Damascus to be profligate Antinomians. They practiced self-mutilation, … Continue reading “Valesians”

Valerius Maximianus Galerius Emperor, born Illyria, died 311 . He was an illiterate shepherd, who married the daughter of Diocletian and was adopted by him. In 293 he was made Caesar, receiving the Danubian territories, and succeeding Diocletian as Emperor of the East, 305 . He is responsible for the violent persecution of Christianity begun … Continue reading “Valerius Maximianus Galerius”

Valerius Diocletianus Emperor of Rome 284 – 305 ; born near Salona, Dalmatia , 245 ; died Salona, Dalmatia , 313 . He distinguished himself in the Persian War and was chosen emperor by the army . As the empire was unwieldly and exposed to attack, he associated with himself Maximian, with whom he celebrated … Continue reading “Valerius Diocletianus”

Valerius, Augustinus SEE VALIERO AGOSTINO. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature