Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Ciaffoni, BERNARDO an Italian theologian of the Franciscan order, was a native of San Elpidio, and died in 1604, leaving Apologia in Favore de Santi Padre (Turin, s.a.; Avignon, 1698). See Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Ciaconius SEE CHACON. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Cia-chy-sa-sgi in Lamaism, is one of the sixteen regions of hell, or of the kingdom of evil demons (the kingdom is called Gnielva). It lies in the district where the damned are tormented by fire. Here the floor is made of red-hot iron, and the lost are obliged to stand with their bare feet on … Continue reading “Cia-chy-sa-sgi”

Chzy, Antoine-L&onard A French Orientalist, born at Neuilly, 15 January, 1773; died at Paris, 31 August, 1832. His father was an engineer, and he was originally destined for a scientific career, but he preferred linguistic studies, and devoted himself to Arabic and Persian under Sacy and Langlès. In 1799 he was appointed assistant librarian in … Continue reading “Chézy, Antoine-L&éonard”

Chytri A titular see of Cyprus. The Greek see of similar title was suppressed in 1222 by Cardinal Pelagius, papal legate. It was beautifully located in the centre of the island, in the territory of Chytraea, west of Messaria. The flourishing modern village Kyrka (pronounced tsirka), in Greek officially Kythraia, Turkish Deirmennik has preserved the … Continue reading “Chytri”

Chytraeus, David (properly Kochhafe), one of the most eminent of the Lutheran theologians of the second half of the sixteenth century, was born at Ingelfingen, Feb. 26, 1530. Having studied the ancient languages at Tibingen, he went to Wittenberg about 1545, and became a pupil of Melancthon in theology. In 1548 he began to lecture … Continue reading “Chytraeus, David”

Chysoloras, Manuel First teacher of Greek in Italy, born at Constantinople about the middle of the fourteenth century; died at Constance, German, and was buried there, 15 April, 1415. His first visit to Italy was at the time of the siege of Constantinople, when he was sent to Venice by Emperor Palæologus to implore the … Continue reading “Chysoloras, Manuel”

Chynoweth, John an English Wesleyan minister, was born at St. Agnes, Cornwall, May 20, 1849. He was converted at eighteen, and entered the ministry in 1875. His last appointment was to the Bodwin Circuit in 1880. He died October 24, 1881. See Minutes of the British Conference, 1882, page 15. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological … Continue reading “Chynoweth, John”

Chylmarke (Lat.(Chilmarcius), John an English philosopher, who flourished in 1390, was born at Chylmark, Wiltshire; educated at Merton College, Oxford; became a diligent searcher into the mysteries of nature; an. acute thinker and disputant; but most remarkable for his skill in mathematics, being the author of many tractates in that science. See Fuller, Worthies of … Continue reading “Chylmarke (Lat.(Chilmarcius), John”

Chuzas kuzas, chuzas (, Chouzas; the King James Version Chuza): The steward of Herod Antipas. In Luk 8:3 we read that his wife Joanna, and Susanna, and many others, ministered to Christ and His disciples. See JOANNA (Luk 24:10). Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia