Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Carniprivium (or Carnisprivium) is a name said by Macer to be applied to Quinquagesima Sunday, as being the last day on which it was permitted to eat flesh, the Lent fast anciently commencing on the following day, as, he says, is still customary with the Orientals and with some religious orders in Europe. In the … Continue reading “Carniprivium”

Carnion (2Ma 12:21; 2Ma 12:26). SEE CARNAIM. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Carnion CARNION.See Carnaim. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Carnion karni-on. See CARNAIM. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Carniola SEE CARINTHIA. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Carnin, Claude de a French canon and theologian of the early part of the 17th century, was curate of St. Peter’s at Douay, and wrote, Trait de ela Forice des Lois Humaines (Douay, 1608): Defense de la Police Ecclesiastique et Civile (Anvers, 1620; Douay, 1621): La Republique Naturelle et Interieure des Ames, etc. See Hoefer, … Continue reading “Carnin, Claude de”

Carney, Thomas Johnson a Universalist minister, was born in Dresden, Me., June 10, 1818. He was taught Universalism from childhood; traveled quite extensively in the West in 1838 and 1839; resided in South Carolina from 1840 to 1844, and was engaged as private tutor; returned to Maine in 1845; received private instruction in theology; and … Continue reading “Carney, Thomas Johnson”

Carnesecchi, Pietro an Italian reformer and martyr of the 16th century, was born in Florence, of a good family. His education and culture gained him the esteem of the best scholars of the time, such as Sadoletus and Bembo. He became secretary and prothonotary to Pope Clement VII, and had so much influence that it … Continue reading “Carnesecchi, Pietro”

Carnell, Simon P a Lutheran missionary, studied for some time in the theological seminary at Gettysburg, Pa., and immediately, offered himself for the African work. He arrived at Monrovia March 14, 1869, and for a little more than a year labored successfully, when he was seized with a sudden attack of fever, and died May … Continue reading “Carnell, Simon P”

Carnelian SEE SARDIUS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Carnelian CARNELIAN.See Agate under Jewels. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible

Carneiro, Melchior (Carnero). Missionary bishop; b. of a noble family at Coimbra, in Portugal; d. at Macao, 19 August, 1583. He entered the Society of Jesus, 25 April, 1543, was appointed in 1551 the first rector of the College of Evora, and shortly after transferred to the rectorship of the College of Lisbon. When, in … Continue reading “Carneiro, Melchior”

Carneiro, Manoel a Portuguese composer and Carmelite, was born at Lisbon in 1650, and died in 1695. He was an excellent organist, and left the following works: Responsorios e Licoens das Matinas de Sabbado Santo (for two choirs): Responsorios de Paschoa (ibid.): Missa de Definitos (ibid.): Psalnos, Moteles e Vilhancicos (for many voices). See Hoefer, … Continue reading “Carneiro, Manoel”