Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Alcuin, Flaccus a native of Yorkshire, England, born A.D. 735, and educated under the care of Egbert and Albert, bishops of York, from whom he learned Latin, Greek, and Hebrew. Most of the schools of France were either founded or improved by him. He was sent to Rome about 780, and on his return passed … Continue reading “Alcuin, Flaccus”

Alcuin (Alhwin, Alchoin; Latin Albinus, also Flaccus). An eminent educator, scholar, and theologian born about 735; died 19 May, 804. He came of noble Northumbrian parentage, but the place of his birth is a matter of dispute. It was probably in or near York. While still a mere child, he entered the cathedral school founded … Continue reading “Alcuin”

Alcove ALCOVE.RVm [Note: Revised Version margin.] (Num 25:8) for RV [Note: Revised Version.] pavilion, AV [Note: Authorized Version.] tent. See Pavilion. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Alcove alkov (, kubbah; the King James Version tent; the American Standard Revised Version pavilion; the American Revised Version, margin alcove): Perhaps a large tent occupied by a … Continue reading “Alcove”

Alcoran SEE KORAN. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Alcoque (Properly Alacoque), Margaret Mary who instituted the Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, was born July 22,1647, at Lauthecourt, a village in the diocese of Autun. From her godmother, Madame de Saint-Amour, she received the name of Margaret.’ At four years of age she is said to have vowed perpetual chastity. Her piety … Continue reading “Alcoque (Properly Alacoque), Margaret Mary”

Alcoholism The term alcoholism is understood to include all the changes that may occur in the human organism after the ingestion of any form of alcohol. These changes vary from the merest transient exhilaration of the cerebral functions up to profound unconsciousness, ending in coma and perhaps in death. These variations depend upon the amount … Continue reading “Alcoholism”

Alcock, John (1), LL.D. an English prelate, was born at Beverley, in Yorkshire, and educated at Cambridge, where he took the degree of doctor of laws.’ In 1461 he was collated to the Church of St. Margaret, New Fish Street, London, and in the same year was advanced to the deanery ‘of St. Stephen’s, Westminster. … Continue reading “Alcock, John (1), LL.D.”

Alcock, John Bishop of Rochester, Worcester, and Ely, b. at Beverley, 1430; d. at Wisbeach Castle, 1 October, 1500. After studies at the grammar school in Beverley, he went to Cambridge. About 1461, he was presented to the Rectory of St. Margaret’s, London, and to the deanery of St. Stephen’s, Westminster. In 1462 he was … Continue reading “Alcock, John (2)”

Alcmund, Saint (died 781 ) Bishop of Hexham, renowned for piety. His shrine was destroyed by the Scots in 1296 . Feast , 7 September . Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Alcmund, Saint Bishop of Hexham; died 781. Though we know practically nothing of the life of St. Alcmund, or Alchmund, it is clear that he … Continue reading “Alcmund, Saint”

Alcimus Ecdicius, Saint (Alcimus Ecdicius) (c.451 -525 ) Poet, Bishop of Vienne, born Vienne (now France ). He opposed Arianism and advocated papal authority as the main bulwark of religious unity. He is the author of a poem dealing with the scriptural narrative of original sin, expulsion from paradise, the Deluge, and crossing of the … Continue reading “Alcimus Ecdicius, Saint”