Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Claudianus is the name of several persons in early Christian records 1. Martyr with Papias and Diodorus in the Decian persecution, is commemorated Feb. 25 in Usuard’s and the old Roman martyrologies. 2. A martyr at Nicomedia, is commemorated March 6 in Usuard’s martyrology. 3. A presbyter of Rome among the representatives, of Sylvester at … Continue reading “Claudianus”

Claudian, Saint a citizen of Corinth, martyred under Sabilus, in Diospolis, Egypt, A.D. 284. SEE VICTOTIUS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

CLAUDIA A Christian woman, probably a convert of Paul at Rome 2Ti 4:21 . Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Claudia () Claudia was a Christian lady of Rome who was on friendly terms with the Apostle Paul at the date of his second imprisonment, and who, along with Eubulus, Pudens, and Linus (qq.v. [Note: … Continue reading “Claudia”

Claude, Saint, Of Besancon SEE CLAUDIUS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Claude Of Turin SEE CLAUDIUS, CLEMENS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Claude, Jean Jacques a French Protestant theologian, son of the preceding, was born at the Hague, Jan. 16,1684, became pastor of a French church in London in 1710; and died there Feb. 27,1712, leaving Sermons sur l’Ecriture Sainte (Geneva, 1724, posthumously edited): and some Dissertations (Utrecht, 1702, 12mo). See Biog. Universelle, .s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of … Continue reading “Claude, Jean Jacques”

Claude, Jean one of the most eminent of French Protestant divines, was born at La Sauvetat, near Agen, in the south of France, in 1619. He studied theology at Montauban, was ordained in 1645, and began his pastoral labors at La Tregue in the same year. In 1654 he was called to the church at … Continue reading “Claude, Jean”

Claude, Isaac a French Protestant theologian, son of Jean Claude, was born at Saint- Affrique, March 15, 1653. He first exercised his ministry at Sedan, and afterwards took charge of the Wallooon Church at the Hague, where he died, July ,29,1695. .He published the works of his father Jean. He is .believed to be the … Continue reading “Claude, Isaac”

Claude Guise First Duke of Guise, born Conde, France, 1496; died Joinville, 1550. His success in the war against Charles V was rewarded with a peerage from Francis I. He expelled the invading Anabaptist bands from Lorraine, 1525; and was later made governor of Burgundy. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Claude Gelle Painter and etcher, born Chamagne, Lorraine, 1600; died Rome, Italy, 1681. He lived mainly in Italy and resided in Rome from 1625 till his death. He was a master of classic landscape and noted for his unusual treatment of sunlight and some degree of impressionism. Among his patrons were Pope Urban VIII, Pope … Continue reading “Claude Gelleé”