Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Cabrera, Alfonso De a Spanish Dominican, was born at Cordova about the middle of the 16th century. He was sent, soon after his elevation to the priesthood, to preach the Gospel in America. After his return he preached with wonderful success in the chief cities of Spain; and died, worn out by his excessive labors, … Continue reading “Cabrera, Alfonso De”

Cabrera (Morales), Francisco a Spaniard, who lived in the 17th century, and taught at Salaxnanca. His History of the Popes, joined to that of Chacon and Vettorini, was printed in 1630. A new edition of the work of Chacon was brought down by Oldoini to 1677. Supplements by Guarnacci to 1740. and by J. P. … Continue reading “Cabrera (Morales), Francisco”

Cabral, Pedro Alvarez (Cabral, Pedro Alvares) (c.1460-c.1526) Portuguese navigator, discoverer of Brazil . In 1500 he was given command of a fleet about to sail for India, with the commission to establish commercial relations and introduce Christianity. They landed on the coast of Brazil which Cabral called Vera Cruz (true or real cross). He continued … Continue reading “Cabral, Pedro Alvarez”

Cabral, Pedralvarez (Cabral, Pedro Alvares) (c.1460-c.1526) Portuguese navigator, discoverer of Brazil . In 1500 he was given command of a fleet about to sail for India, with the commission to establish commercial relations and introduce Christianity. They landed on the coast of Brazil which Cabral called Vera Cruz (true or real cross). He continued his … Continue reading “Cabral, Pedralvarez”

Cabral, Francisco Portuguese missionary in Japan, born in the castle of Govillou, Diocese of Guarda, Portugal, 1529; died at Goa, 1609. In 1554 he entered the Society of Jesus, and after his studies went to Japan, where he laboured strenuously to propagate the Christian religion. There he enjoyed the friendship of princes and kings, many … Continue reading “Cabral, Francisco”

Cabral, Francios a Jesuit missionary, was born in 1528 at Covilhaa, in Portugal, and entered the Society of Jesus at Goa. Appointed a missionary, he traversed great part of India and Asia. After spending several years as professor of theology at Goa, he was made vice-provincial in Japan. He baptized, in 1575, the king of … Continue reading “Cabral, Francios”

Cabot, Marston a Congregational minister, was born at Salem, Mass. He graduated in 1724, and was ordained over the Church North at Killingly, Conn., in 1730. He is said to have been attacked with apoplexy in the pulpit, and to have died a few hours after, April 8, 1756. He published five sermons. See Cong. … Continue reading “Cabot, Marston”

Cabot, John Sebastian John Cabot (Giovanni Cabota of Gabota.) A celebrated navigator and the discoverer of the American mainland, born in the first half of the fifteenth century at Genoa; date of death unknown. In 1461 he went to Venice and, after living there fifteen years, the prescribed residence for obtaining citizenship, was naturalized, 28 … Continue reading “Cabot, John Sebastian”

Cabling a, round moulding frequently .worked in the flutes of columns, pilasters, etc., in classical architecture, and nearly filling up the hollow part; they seldom extend higher than the third part of the shaft. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Cabiz, Also Called Aime a learned Mohammedan who became noted for maintaining the superiority of Jesus Christ to Mohammed. Being summoned before the Divan, he silenced the two cadilaskers of Roumelia and Anatolia. He was then set at liberty, but the sultan, having listened to the discussion, referred the matter to the mufti and cadi … Continue reading “Cabiz, Also Called Aime”