Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

cannon-ball and swords Emblems in Christian art associated with Saints Jean de Matha, Vincent de Paul, and Felix of Valois, for their charity in the ransom of prisoners of war. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

cannon Emblem in art associated with Saint Barbara , patroness of firearms, because of the lightning which struck her father dead. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Cannibalism is the eating of human flesh by men. This practice has existed from the most ancient times, and has given rise to descriptive terms, such as, Greek. ; Latin, anthropophagus; Anglo-Saxon, man-ceta; English, man-eater. Since the discovery of the New World, the name of the Caribs of the West; India islands, recorded by Columbus … Continue reading “CANNIBALISM”

Cannetti, Pietro an Italian Camaldule and poet, was born at Cremona in 1660. He went through the various grades of his order, and finally became its general. He died in 1730, leaving a Dissertation on a poem of Frezzi, bishop of Poligno. See Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical … Continue reading “Cannetti, Pietro”

Cannera SEE CANNER. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Cannell, John an English Methodist minister, was born in the Isle of Man in 1807, He was converted at the age of sixteen; commenced his ministry in 1836; labored for six years in his native isle; was then stationed successively on six English circuits; became a supernumerary in 1861; and died at. Peel, Isle of … Continue reading “Cannell, John”

Canneh (Hebrews Kanneh’, , one codex fully ; Sept. , v. r. ; Vulg. Chene), doubtless a contracted form (Eze 27:23) for the earlier CALNEH SEE CALNEH (q.v.) of Gen 10:10. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Canneh Mentioned only in Ezek. 27:23. (See CALNEH) Fuente: Easton’s Bible Dictionary Canneh CANNEH.A town named … Continue reading “Canneh”

Canne, John a Baptist minister, was born in England about the year 1590 or 1600. In early life he was a minister in the Established Church, but joined the Baptists not far from 1630. He was for some time pastor of the church in Southwark, London, being successor to Mr. Hubbard, its first pastor. He … Continue reading “Canne, John”

Cannatus, Saint was born at Aix, and retired to the desert. He was afterwards elected bishop of Marseilles, and is supposed to have died. there in the 5th century. See Bollandus, Acta Sanctorums , Oct. vii, 25. -Smith, Dict. of Christ. Biog. s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Cannan, Thomas a Scotch clergyman of Galloway, was licensed to preach in 1816; presented to the living of New Spynie in 1818, and ordained; transferred to Carsphairn in 1826, and died Dec. 19, 1832, aged forty-two years. See Fcsti Eccles. Scotiance, i, 707; iii, 173. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature