Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

ALBIGENSES A party of reformers about Toulouse and the Albigeois in Languedec, who sprung up in the twelfth century, and distinguished themselves by their opposition to the church of Rome. They were charged with many errors by the monks of those days; but from these charges they are generally acquitted by the Protestants, who consider … Continue reading “Albigenses”

Albicus, Sigismund Archbishop of Prague, a Moravian, born at Mährisch-Neustadt in 1347; died in Hungary, 1427. He entered the University of Prague when quite young and took his degree in medicine in 1387. Desiring to pursue the study of civil and canon law with more profit, he went to Italy and received the Doctor’s degree … Continue reading “Albicus, Sigismund”

Albi, Juan de (Also, Alba). A Spanish Carthusian of the Convent Val-Christ, near Segovia, date of birth uncertain; died 27 December, 1591. He was familiar with the Oriental languages, especially Hebrew, and had the reputation of being a skilled commentator. His work is: “Sacrarum semioseon, animadversionum et electorum ex utriusque Testamenti lectione commentarius et centuria” … Continue reading “Albi, Juan de”

Albi, Henri a French Jesuit, was born at Bollene, in Comtat-Venaissin, in 1590. At the age of sixteen he entered the Order of Jesuits; and, after studying languages for seven years, he studied divinity, which he afterwards taught, together with philosophy, for twelve years. He was afterwards successively rector of the colleges of Avignon, Arles, … Continue reading “Albi, Henri”

Albi, Council of The Council of Albi was held in 1254 by St. Louis on his return from his unlucky Crusade, under the presidency of Zoen, Bishop of Avignon and Papal Legate for the final repression of the Albigensian heresy and the reformation of clergy and people. It also legislated concerning the Jews. ———————————– THOMAS … Continue reading “Albi, Council Of”

Albi (Or Alba) Juan de, a Spanish Carthusian, had a great reputation, in the 16th century, for piety and learning. After acquiring a sound knowledge of theology, and great proficiency in the Oriental languages, especially Hebrew, he took the monastic habit in the Carthusian monastery called The Valley of Jesus Christ, near Segovia, where he … Continue reading “Albi (Or Alba)”

Albi (Albia), Archdiocese of Comprises the Department of the Tarn. An archiepiscopal see from 1678 up to the time of the French Revolution Albi had as suffragans the Bishops of Rodez, Castres, Vabres, Cahors, and Mende; it was not re-established until 1822, and by this new distribution it united the ancient Bishopric of Castres and … Continue reading “Albi (Albia), Archdiocese of”

Albertus Magnus, Saint Dominican philosopher, theologian, and scientist, born Lauingen, Swabia, c.1206; died Cologne, Germany , 1280. He taught at Cologne and Paris , where he had Thomas Aquinas among his pupils, and compiled an encyclopedia of the learning of his day. His study of the natural sciences was in advance of his time. Feast … Continue reading “Albertus Magnus, Saint”

Albertus Magnus College New Haven, Connecticut Founded 1925; conducted by the Dominican Sisters; college of arts and sciences; professors, 21; students, 74; degrees conferred in 1929, 22. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Albertus Magnus SEE ALBERT. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Albertus, Magnus St., O.P. (1193-1280) Count of Bollstdt, Bishop of Ratisbon, Doctor Universalis, was born at Lauingen, Bavaria, studied at Padua and Bologna, entered the Dominican Order in 1223. He taught theology at the Univ. of Paris from 1245-48, when he was sent … Continue reading “Albertus, Magnus”