Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Zanchi, Jerome a clergyman and theologian of the German Reformed Church, was born at Alzano, in the territory of Bergamo, February 2, 1516, and was the son of the historian Zanchi. He entered the Augustilian order of regular canons in 1531, engaged in philosoplical and theological studies, and, on their completion, came with his friend, … Continue reading “Zanchi, Jerome”

Zamzummims a race of giants; “a people great, and many, and tall, as the Anakims” (Deut. 2:20, 21). They were overcome by the Ammonites, “who called them Zamzummims.” They belonged to the Rephaim, and inhabited the country afterwards occupied by the Ammonites. It has been conjectured that they might be Ham-zuzims, i.e., Zuzims dwelling in … Continue reading “Zamzummims”

ZAMZUMMIM A race of giants east of the Jordan, defeated by Chedorlaomer, Gen 14:5, and exterminated by the Ammonites, who possessed their territory until themselves subdued by Moses, Deu 2:20-21 . See AMMONITES, and ZUZIM. Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Zamzummim (Heb. Zamzummim’, ; Sept. v.r. , Vulg. Zomzommim, A.V. Zamzummims), the Ammonitish name … Continue reading “Zamzummim”

Zampieri, Domenico Painter, born Bologna , Italy , 1581 ; died Naples , Italy , 1641 . After studying in the Carracci Academy, Bologna , he went early to Rome where he was employed in decorating many of the churches and was honored by Gregory XV. He excelled in portraiture and in the landscapes introduced … Continue reading “Zampieri, Domenico”

Zampieri, Domenichino Painter, born Bologna , Italy , 1581 ; died Naples , Italy , 1641 . After studying in the Carracci Academy, Bologna , he went early to Rome where he was employed in decorating many of the churches and was honored by Gregory XV. He excelled in portraiture and in the landscapes introduced … Continue reading “Zampieri, Domenichino”

Zamoth ( v.r. , Vulg. Zathoim), a corrupt Greek form (1Es 9:28) of the Heb. name (Ezr 10:27) ZATTU SEE ZATTU (q.v.). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Zamoth ZAMOTH (1Es 9:28) = Ezr 10:27 Zattu. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Zamoth zamoth, zamoth (, Zamoth): The head of a family, some … Continue reading “Zamoth”

Zamora, Alphonso SEE ALPHONSO DE ZAMIORA. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Zamora (ZAMORENSIS), suffragan of Valladolid. It is bounded on the north by Leon, on the east by Valladolid, south by Salamanca, west by Orense and Portugal. It comprises the greater part of the province of Zamora and some towns of the provinces of Valladolid and Salamanca. The See-city has 12,000 inhabitants. Zamora belonged originally to … Continue reading “Zamora (2)”

Zambris ( v.r. ), a corrupt Greek form (1Es 9:34) of the Heb. name (Ezr 10:42) AMARIAH SEE AMARIAH (q.v.). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Zambri (, Vulg. Zamri. the Greek form (1 Macc. 2, 26) of the Heb. name (Numbers 25, 14) ZIMRI SEE ZIMRI (q.v.). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Zambri ZAMBRI (1Es 9:34) = Ezr 10:42 Amariah. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Zambri zambr (Codex Vaticanus , Zambre, Codex Alexandrinus , Zambrs; the … Continue reading “Zambri”