Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Chimney ( , arubbah, a lattice, in the sing., Hos 13:3; Sept. ; Vulg. fumarium; elsewhere in the plur a window, as closed by lattice-work instead of glass, Ecc 12:3; a dove-cote, as sealed with lattice-work, Isa 60:8, especially in the phrase “windows of heaven” [q.v.]), an opening covered with lattice-work through which the smoke … Continue reading “Chimney”

Chimhan Chim’han. See Chimham. Fuente: Smith’s Bible Dictionary

CHIMHAM Probably a son a Barzillai, 2Sa 19:36 ; 1Ki 2:7 . He may have received from David the place near Bethlehem called Chimham, Jer 41:17 . Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Chimham (Hebrews Kimham, , pining; Sept. v. r. ), a follower, and probably a son (Joseph. , Ant. 7:11, 4; and comp. … Continue reading “Chimham”

Chimere (Fr. chimre, from the Italian zimarra). The upper robe worn by a bishop, to which the lawn sleeves are generally attached. Before Elizabeth’s time the bishops wore a scarlet chimere over the rochet, as they still do when assembled in convocation; but bishop Hooper having scrupled at the scarlet, it was changed for black … Continue reading “Chimere”

Chimera in Greek mythology, was a monster produced by Typhon and Echidna. It is generally represented as a lioness, with a second head, that of a goat, projecting from the back, and the tail that of a dragon. Bellerophon was commanded by king Jobates, in Lycia, to battle with the monster, which was only possible … Continue reading “Chimera”

chime A set of bells , arranged to swing, and tuned to produce melodies; a set of a large number of bells is known as a carillon . The term is also applied to the melody played, as well as to the small hand bell used liturgically. The chimes of Saint Peter’s in Rome, which, … Continue reading “Chime”

Chimalpain, Domingo (San Anton y Muntilde;on) A Mexican Indian of the second half of the sixteenth and the first half of the seventeenth centuries, who received a liberal education in the colleges for Indians of Mexico City under the direction of the clergy. His family having acquired some wealth, he undertook the investigation of the … Continue reading “Chimalpain, Domingo (San Anton y Muntilde;on)”

Chimalli in Mexican religious usages, were the consecrated shields carried by men of high rank. They were round, covered with feathers, and adorned with gold and other decorations. It was possible to bend them and carry them under the arm. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Chim-Hoam is a Chinese idol, supposed to be the guardian of cities. All officials in the Chinese government were formerly obliged, under penalty of forfeiting their situation, to repair to the temple of Chim-Hoam when entering their official career, and thereafter twice a month, and there prostrate themselves before his altar, adore and worship the … Continue reading “Chim-Hoam”

Chilton, Thomas a Baptist minister, was born in Virginia, probably about 1769, and went with his parents when a child to Kentucky. In 1789 he united with a “Separate” Baptist Church, and not long after began to preach. In order to bring the different schools of Baptists in Kentucky into harmony, he published, in 1801, … Continue reading “Chilton, Thomas”