Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Carshun Version of the Scriptures The Carshun, or Arabic in Syriac characters, is used (chiefly by members of the Syrian churches) in Mesopotamia, Aleppo, and in many parts of Syria. A diglot edition of the New Test., in which the Syriac Peshito and the Carshun from the Arabic text of Erpenius were ranged in parallel … Continue reading “Carshun Version of the Scriptures”

Carshena (Hebrews Karshena’, , probably of Persian derivation; comp. mod. Pers. Karshen, “spoiler,” or Zend Keresna, Sanscr. Kreshna, “black;” Sept. has but three names, of which the first is ; Vulg. Charsena), the first named of the seven “princes” or chief emirs at the court of Xerxes (Ahasuerus) when Vashti refused to present herself at … Continue reading “Carshena”

Carsans John, A.M a Scotch clergyman, took his degree at the Edinburgh University in 1670, and had a charge at Longfird, Ireland; was presented to the living at Abdie in 1691; and died May 18,1719, aged about sixty-nine years. See Fasti Eccles. Scoticanae, 2, 168. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Carsane, Robert, A.M a Scotch clergyman, took his degree at the Edinburgh University in 1624; was admitted to the living at Newton in 1640; ordained in 1641; and was a member of the Commission of Assembly in 1645. He continued Dec. 12,1661, and conformed to Episcopacy. See Fasti Eccles. Scoticanae, 1, 298. Fuente: Cyclopedia of … Continue reading “Carsane, Robert, A.M”

Cars, Laurent an eminent French designer and engraver, was born at Lions, in May, 1699. When young he went to Paris, and soon, acquired distinction. Cars may be considered one of the best artists of his time, in the class of subjects he has represented. He died at Paris, April 4, 1771. The following are … Continue reading “Cars, Laurent”

Carrying-cloth is a robe or cloth in which children were anciently enveloped when taken to church for baptism. It was made of various materials-satin, silk, or lawn, richly and appropriately embroidered. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Carrying away Mat 1:17. See CAPTIVITY. Fuente: Concise Bible Dictionary Carrying away “a change of abode, or a carrying away by force” (meta, implying “change,” oikia, “a dwelling”), is used only of the carrying away to Babylon, Mat 1:11-12, Mat 1:17. akin to A, is used of the removal of Abraham into Canaan, Act 7:4, … Continue reading “Carrying away”

Carry kari (, nasa), , nahagh): The English Versions of the Bible rendering of a number of Hebrew and Greek words, and it has several shades of meaning, of which the following are the most important: (1) To take up, to bear, to transport from one place to another, as, to carry away handkerchiefs (Act … Continue reading “Carry”

Carruthers, James a Scotch clergyman, the earliest Protestant minister in the parish of Buittle, was first an exhorter at Preston in 1570, and was appointed to the living at Buittle in 1574. He continued in 1586, and was transferred in 1588 to Crossmichael, with two other parishes in charge; he continued in 1590, and removed … Continue reading “Carruthers, James”

Carruthers, David a Scotch clergy man, was licensed to preach in 1816; presented to the living at Kirkden by the king, in 1824, and was ordained. He had a new church built in 1825, and died Nov. 21, 1846, aged sixty-one years. See Fasti Eccles. Scoticanae. 3, 803. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical … Continue reading “Carruthers, David”