Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Champagne (or Champaigne), Philippe de a Belgian painter, was born at Brussels, May 26, 1602. The greatest assistance he ever obtained was from Fouquieres, who lent him some of his drawings. His works were distinguished for an admirable system of coloring, and he was a close imitator of nature. The best are in the ceiling … Continue reading “Champagne (or Champaigne), Philippe de”

Chamousset, Claude Humbert Piarrona De a French philanthropist, was born at Paris in 1717, of one of the most distinguished families. As soon as he became master of his fortune he changed his residence into a hospital, and hired a house at the gate of Sadres for a similar purpose. He was also appointed general … Continue reading “Chamousset, Claude Humbert Piarrona De”

Chamorro, Juan a Spanish historical painter, studied under Herrera the elder. From 1669 to 1673 he was president of the Academy of Seville. His principal works were in the Convent of Mercy at Seville. They represent subjects from the life of the Virgin, and the Four Doctors of the Church. See Spooner, Biog. Hist. of … Continue reading “Chamorro, Juan”

Chamor SEE ASS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

CHAMOIS Not the well-known mountain goat of southern Europe, but probably a variety of wild sheep, resembling a goat, and still found in Arabia Petraea, Deu 14:5 . Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Chamois Chamois. The KJV has “chamois” for the goat or antelope of (Deu 14:5). The chamois (“goat antelope”) of Europe never … Continue reading “Chamois”

Chamnee, Maurice a Roman Catholic writer, probably born in London, was bred a friar at the Charter House. He was imprisoned in the reign of Henry VIII for refusing the oath of supremacy with eighteen others of his order, all of whom lost their lives for fidelity to their conscience, Chamnee alone escaping to write … Continue reading “Chamnee, Maurice”

Chammanim SEE IDOL (14). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Chammak is a name frequently found in the designation of churches in the west of Scotland, indicating the existence of a local saint of that name, or more probably Coman (Orig. Par. Scot. 2, 29 sq.; Forbes, Kal. Scot. Saints, p. 299). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Chamites The descendants of Cham , divided into four great families by the sons of Cham : Chus, Mesram, Phuth, and Chanaan (Genesis 10). They spread over a great territory. The Chusites inhabited Arabia, Africa, and the valleys of the Euphrates and Tigris; Mesram occupied Egypt; Phuth, probably the region west of Egypt, particularly Libya; … Continue reading “Chamites”

Chamilard (or Chamillart), Gaston a French theologian, and doctor at the Sorbonne, died about 1690, leaving De Corona, Tonsura et Habitu Clericorum (Paris, 1659, 8vo).: Declaration de la Conduite de M. Parcheveque de Paris Contre le Monastere de Port-Royal (ibid. 1667). See Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Gnrale, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature