Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Cichovius, Nicolaus a Polish Jesuit, was born in 1598. For. some time he lectured on philosophy and theology at Posen, but made himself especially known by his writings against the Arians, in consequence of which no Arian was tolerated in Poland. He died at Cracow, March 27, 1669, leaving Credo Arianorum: Colloquium Kioviense: Speculum Infidelitatis … Continue reading “Cichovius, Nicolaus”

Cicero (Marcus Tullius, 106-43 B.C.) Famous for his eclectic exposition of general scientific knowledge and philosophy, by which he aimed to arouse an appreciation of Greek culture in the minds of his countrymen, the Romans. — M.F. Cicero- De Natura deorum; De officiis; DisputationesTuscalanae; De finibus bonorum et malorum. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Ciceri, Paul Cesar de a French court-preacher, was born at. Cavaillon, May 24, 1678, and died April 27, 1759, leaving Sermons et Panegyriques (Avignon, 1761, 6 volumes, 12mo). See Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Ciceri, Bernardino a painter of Pavia, was born in 1650, and was one of the ablest scholars of Carlo Sacchi. He visited Rome to complete his studies, and on his return to Paris was much employed by the churches. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Cice, Louis DE a French Dominican missionary, lived in the beginning of the 18th century. He was apostolic vicar in China, and wrote Acta Cantoniensia (1700): Lettre aux Jesuites sur les Idolatries de la Chine (eod. 12mo). See Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Ciccione, Andrea An Italian sculptor and architect, born in Naples in the first part of the fifteenth century. He was a pupil of Masuccio the younger, and is said to have built the cloister of San Severino, the church and monastery of Monte Oliverto, and several palaces and churches. There is some doubt regarding Ciccione, … Continue reading “Ciccione, Andrea”

Ciccar (, kikkar’, circuit, esp. of the Jordan) SEE TOPOGRAPHICAL TERMS; SEE TALENT. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Ciccar KJV “the plain” (Gen 13:10; Gen 13:12). The Hebrew means the “circuit” or low tract round about the Jordan. (See REGION ROUND ABOUT.) Fuente: Fausset’s Bible Dictionary Ciccar sikar (, kikkar, circle): Used … Continue reading “Ciccar”

Cibyra A titular see of Caria, in Asia Minor. Kibyra, later Kibyrrha, had been founded by the Lycian district inhabited by the Solymi. It was the leading city of Kabalis, having two votes in the Kabalian tetrapolis; it could arm 30,000 foot and 2000 horse; in 190 B.C. it was ruled by its own kings. … Continue reading “Cibyra”

Ciboule, Robert Theologian and moralist, born in the Department of Eure, France, at the close of the fourteenth century; died in 1458. He was chancellor of the church of Notre-Dame, Paris, and later dean of Evreux and chamberlain to Pope Nicholas V. In 1437 he was one of the theologians consulted by Charles VII concerning … Continue reading “Ciboule, Robert”

Cibot, Pierre Martial (1121-1180) Jesuit scientist, born Limoges, France ; died Peking, China . During his twenty years missionary labor he made valuable historical and botanical research and contributed to the famous Chinese memoirs published by the Jesuits. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Cibot, Pierre-Martial Missionary, born at Limoges, France, 14 August, 1727; died at Peking, … Continue reading “Cibot, Pierre Martial”