Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

CARTS Or wagons were used in Palestine formerly, though now almost unknown. The roads are generally impassable by any wheeled vehicle; and the chief use of the cart was on a limited scale for agricultural purposes, such as forcing the ripe grain out of the ear, bruising the straw, removing the produce of the fields, … Continue reading “CARTS”

cartouche Ornament with empty space in center to receive inscription, cipher, or emblem . Usually in shape of scroll with garland. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Cartophyllus SEE CARTAPHILUS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

cartography The art of drawing maps or charts, was carried on, in medieval times, in the monasteries ; it has been greatly influenced by the work of Catholics. Domnus Nicolaus Germanus, a Benedictine monk (1466 ) was the first scholar to modernize Ptolemy and make him generally accessible. Cardinal Fillastre (1348-1428) had Ptolemy’s maps drawn … Continue reading “cartography”

cartographers The art of drawing maps or charts, was carried on, in medieval times, in the monasteries ; it has been greatly influenced by the work of Catholics. Domnus Nicolaus Germanus, a Benedictine monk (1466 ) was the first scholar to modernize Ptolemy and make him generally accessible. Cardinal Fillastre (1348-1428) had Ptolemy’s maps drawn … Continue reading “cartographers”

Cartledge, Samuel a Baptist minister, was born at Pedee, N.C., in June, 1750. When he was about thirteen years of age his father removed to Columbia County, Ga. He received his religious impressions under the exhortations of Mrs. Marshall, wife of Rev. Daniel Marshall, when her husband, in 1771, was arrested for preaching in St. … Continue reading “Cartledge, Samuel”

Cartigny, Jean a Flemish theologian of the order of Carmelites, was born about 1520. He was professor of theology at Brussels in the convent of his order, of which he became prior. In 1564 he was sent to Rome as delegate from his province to the general chapter. He died at Cambray in 1580, leaving, … Continue reading “Cartigny, Jean”

Cartier, Jacques (1491-1557) Discoverer, born Saint-Malo, France ; died there. He sailed from Saint-Malo, 1534 , with two sixty-ton ships, and 120 men, and in 20 days made Cape Bonavista, Newfoundland. After exploring the coast of Labrador to Brest, and the west coast of Newfoundland to Cape Saint John, he returned to France , the … Continue reading “Cartier, Jacques”

Cartier, Germanus a German Benedictine and prior at Ettenheim, where he died, Feb. 18,1749, is the author of Dilucidatio Psalmodiae Ecclesiastical. Brevarii Monastici Dispositis Occurrentia (Freiburg, 1734): Biblia S. Vulgatae Editionis (Constance, 1751, 4 vols.). See Ziegelbauer, Hist. Litter. Ord. S. Benedicti; Jocher, Allgemeines Gelehrten-Lexikon, s.v. (B. P.) Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical … Continue reading “Cartier, Germanus”

Cartier, Georges Etienne (1814-1873) Statesman, born Saint Antoine, Canada ; died London. He was Attorney-General of Lower Canada in 1856 , 1857 , 1858 , and 1864 , as well as Premier of Canada in 1858 and minister of militia in 1867 . Several important measures were due to his influence, and he secured for … Continue reading “Cartier, Georges-Etienne”