Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Chemnitz, Christian a Lutheran theologian of Germany, was born at Konigsfeld, Jan. 17, 1615. He studied at Leipsic and Jena, and died while professor of theology, June 3, 1666, leaving, Brevis Instructio Fututri Ministr i Ecclesice: Dissertatio ‘de Praedestinatione: Collegitum Theologicum iun Epist. ad Galatas:-Collegium Theologicum super Formulam Concordice, etc. See Freheri Theatrum Eruditorum,; Witte, … Continue reading “Chemnitz, Christian”

Chemnitz (Properly Von Kemnitz), Martin an eminent German theologian, was born at Treuenbritzen, in Brandenburg, Nov. 9, 1522. His parents designed him for an artisan, but he took kindly to no trade, and a distant relative (Niemann) called him to Magdeburg (1539), where he spent three years preparing for the University. He was compelled by … Continue reading “Chemnitz (Properly Von Kemnitz), Martin”

chemistry (Greek: chymeia) The science which investigates the composition of matter and the intramolecular and intra-atomic changes which metamorphose its physical properties. It may be divided in general into: inorganic chemistry which is concerned with metallic elements and their compounds; organic chemistry treating of carbon and its compounds; and pure and applied chemistry, according as … Continue reading “chemistry”

Cheminais de Montaigu, Timolon A pulpit orator, born at Paris, 3 January, 1652; entered the Society of Jesus at fifteen, died 15 September, 1689. After teaching rhetoric and the humanities at Orléans, Cheminais was assigned to the work of preaching. Bayle declares that “many regarded him as the equal of Bourdalore”, though others declare this … Continue reading “Cheminais de Montaigu, Timoléon”

Cheminais (De Maontaigu), Timoleon a celebrated French preacher, was born at Paris, Jan. 3, 1652., In 1667 he entered the society of the Jesuits, afterwards taught classical literature and rhetoric at Orleans, and became one of the most popular pulpit orators of his time in Paris. He died Sept. 15, 1689, leaving, Sentiments de Piet’ … Continue reading “Cheminais (De Maontaigu), Timoleon”

Chemin, Jean Baptiste a French theologian, pastor of Torneville, in the diocese of Evreux, was born Nov. 26, 1725, and died March 15, 1781, leaving Vie de Saint- Macuxe et de Seiihzt Venerand, Martyrs (Evretux 1752, 12mo). See Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Chemiin in the mythology of Central America, especially among the Caribbeans, is the great spirit who made heaven and earth. He is elevated above all temporal concerns. Evil deeds offend him as little as good deeds make him glad. Neglecting everything subordinate, he lives in the enjoyment of his own blessedness. The Caribbeans do not … Continue reading “Chemiin”

Chemarim, The Chem’arim, The. (those who go about in black, that is, ascetics). In the Hebrew, applied to the priests of the worship of false gods. 2Ki 23:5; Hos 10:5 in margin; Zep 1:4. Fuente: Smith’s Bible Dictionary

CHEMARIM Occurring once only in the English version, Zep 1:4, but frequently in the Hebrew, translated “idolatrous priests,” 2Ki 23:5 Hos 10:5 . The word is supposed to be derived from a root signifying to burn, and may perhaps denote fire-priests, worshippers of the sun. Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Chemarim (Hebrews Kemarim, , … Continue reading “Chemarim”

Cheluhi CHELUHI.One of the sons of Bani who had married a foreign wife (Ezr 10:35). Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Cheluhi keloo-h (, keluh, Kt.; , keluhu, Kere; the Revised Version, margin Cheluhu; the King James Version Chelluh): Mentioned in the list of persons with foreign wives (Ezr 10:35 = 1 Esdras 9:34). Fuente: … Continue reading “Cheluhi”