Chagis, Samuel a Jewish writer, father of Jacob, at one time a rabbi in Fez, Africa, is the author of discourses on the first four books of the Pentateuch, entitled, 8 8(Venice, 1596). Besides, he wrote, , comments on passages of the Midrash Rabba (ibid. eod.). See First, Bibl. Jud. 1, 155 sq.; De Rossi, … Continue reading “Chagis, Samuel”
Chagis, Moses
Chagis, Moses a Jewish writer, son of Jacob, was born in 1670, and was a rabbi at Jerusalem, but at length settled in Amsterdam, where he supported himself by instructing young men-in the Talmud. In the excitement which ensued against him and Ashkenazi, on account of the ban which they had pronounced against the impostor … Continue reading “Chagis, Moses”
Chagis, Jacob
Chagis, Jacob an Oriental Jewish rabbi, who died at Constantinople in 1688, is the author of , or a Methodology of the Talmud (Verona, 1647; Amsterdam, 1709): , on Rites: , a Commentary on the Mishna (Leghorn, 1672), and others. See Frst, Bibl. Jud. 1, 154; De’ Rossi, Dizionario Storico (Germ. transl.), p. 71. (B. … Continue reading “Chagis, Jacob”
Chagigah
Chagigah SEE TALMUD. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Chagas
Chagas SEE FONSECA. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Chagab
Chagab SEE LOCUST. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Chaffin, Aaron Wheeler
Chaffin, Aaron Wheeler a Baptist minister, was born at Langrove, Vt., July 9,1821, and graduated from Brown University in 1846. He studied theology at Newton for one year (1846-47), and was ordained in April, 1850. For twelve years (1850- 62) he was pastor of the church in Danversport, Mass.; next in Manchester, N. H., five … Continue reading “Chaffin, Aaron Wheeler”
Chaffey, W. W
Chaffey, W. W an English Congregational minister, was born at Chard, Somersetshire, June 14,1837. He became a Christian in youth; entered Cheshunt College in 1861 for a ministerial discipline; and in 1865 began his pastorate at Hillhouse, Huddersfield, where he preached but a few months, and then, from ill-health, was obliged to resign the ministry. … Continue reading “Chaffey, W. W”
Chaffey, Thomas
Chaffey, Thomas an English Congregational minister, was born at Sherborne, Dorset, Dec. 26, 1783. He began to study medicine; but, being converted, was engaged in Sunday-school work, and afterwards in village preaching. He was recommended to the Academy at Axminster as a candidate for the ministry, and was ordained at Bulford, Wiltshire, Jan. 30, 1813, … Continue reading “Chaffey, Thomas”
Chaffee, Chester
Chaffee, Chester a Free-will Baptist minister, was born at Grafton, Vt., in 1791. He united with the Church in 1815, began his ministry in 1830, and was ordained in 1832. After having lived many years in Boston, N.Y., he removed to Arcade, Wyoming County, in 1850, where he thenceforth resided, adorning his profession as a … Continue reading “Chaffee, Chester”