Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Calandar, Sharaf Bu-Ali a Moslem fanatic, lived in the 13th century. At the age of fourteen he went to Delhi, where he was introduced to Khaja: Cuth Udin, and he was occupied for twenty years in outward science. He then pretended to have become inwardly enlightened, threw his books into the river Jemua, and travelled … Continue reading “Calandar, Sharaf Bu-Ali”

Calancha, Fray Antonio de la An erudite Augustinian monk, born 1584 at Chiquisaca (now Sucre) in Bolivia; died 1 March, 1654. Both his parents were of Spanish descent. He studied at Lima, where he entered the Order of St. Augustine, and was successively definitor, secretary of the province, and rector of the College of San … Continue reading “Calancha, Fray Antonio de la”

Calamy, James an English clergyman, younger brother of Benjamin, was educated at Cambridge (graduating in 1672). He became prebendary of Exeter, and died in 1714. He published some sermons. See Allibone, Dict. of Brit. and Amer. Authors, s.v.; Rose, Gen. Biog. Dict. s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Calamy, Edmund, D.D. grandson of the preceding, was born in London April 5, 1671. At the age of seventeen he went to the University of Utrecht, where he was placed under the tuition of the distinguished professors De Vries and Graevius. In 1691, when Principal Carstairs was sent to Holland in quest of a gentleman … Continue reading “Calamy, Edmund, D.D.”

Calamy, Edmund an eminent English divine, was born in London A.D. 1600, and took his B.A. degree at Pembroke Hall, Cambridge, in 1619. After spending some years as chaplain to the bishop of Ely, in 1626 he was made a lecturer at Bury St. Edmund’s, where he continued until the publication of bishop Wren’s Articles, … Continue reading “Calamy, Edmund”

Calamy, Benjamin, D.D an eminent English divine, son of Edmund the elder, was educated at St. Paul’s School, and at St. Catharine’s College, Cambridge, of which he became a fellowin 1668. He was chosen minister of St. Mary Aldermanbury, April 25, 1677, and soon after appointed chaplain to the king. In 1683 he became vicar … Continue reading “Calamy, Benjamin, D.D”

Calamus Sacer (also called pugillaris orfistula), a tube made of gold or silver, with a larger orifice at one end than at the other, through which the consecrated wine was drawn into the mouth, the large end of the tube being inserted into the chalice. SEE CHALICE. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

CALAMUS See CANE. Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary calamus (Latin: reed) 1) fistula, or siphon, a pipe or reed used in ancient days for the Communion of the clergy and people, a custom which survived among the Cistercians until the Reformation. Now at solemn papal high Mass, the chalice is brought from the altar … Continue reading “Calamus”

Calamon SEE SYCAMINA. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Calamolalus (, Vulg. Cliomus), given (1Es 5:22) as the name of a place whose sons were restored after the exile; apparently a corrupt agglomeration of the names ELAM, HARIM, LOD, and HADID in the genuine text (Ezr 2:31-32). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Calamolalus CALAMOLALUS (1Es 5:22).A corrupt place-name, probably due to … Continue reading “Calamolalus”