Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Alan Of Flanders (Alanus Flandriensis), bishop of Auxerre, born in Flanders at the beginning of the 12th century, died in 1182. Some historians, as Oudin (q.v.), identify him with Alan de l’Isle (q.v.), while others, like Cave and the authors of the Histoire Litteraire de France, regard them as different persons. He became a monk … Continue reading “Alan Of Flanders”

Alan, Cardinal SEE ALLAN. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Alan (rather Alain) De Lisle (Alanus de Insulis), so called because he was a native of Ryssel, in Flanders, now Lille (L’Isle, Insuloe) in France, or it was the name of his family. He obtained the name of “the Universal Doctor,” being equally well skilled in theology, philosophy, and poetry. It is said that a … Continue reading “Alan (rather Alain) De Lisle”

Alan (or Alain) Du Puy (A lanus de Podio), who is probably the author of the work Opus Quadripartitum de fide Catholica. SEE ALAN DE L’ISLE. No particulars of the life of this author are known. His surname points to Provence. Another work of his has been discovered during the present century at Avranches (see … Continue reading “Alan (or Alain) Du Puy”

Alan a Scottish prelate, was elected to the see OF ARGYLE in 1250, and was also bishop in 1253, when he ratified to the monks of Paisle the donation of the Church of Kilfinan. He confirmed a Church in Kintyre to the abbey of Paisley. He was bishop, here in 1261, and was contemporary with … Continue reading “Alan”

ALAMOTH A musical term, indicating probably music for female voices, Psa 46:1 ; 1Ch 15:20 . Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Alamoth (Hebrew Alamoth’, , virgins, as often; Sept. v. r. and ,Vulg. arcana), a musical term used in 1Ch 15:20, apparently to denote that the choristers should sing in the female voice, i.e. … Continue reading “Alamoth”

Alamo, The Franciscan mission founded at San Pedro Springs, Texas, c.1718, under the name of San Antonio de Valera. In 1732 it was moved to the military plaza of San Antonio, Texas, and in 1744 to its present site, and renamed the Alamo. The buildings consisted of a church, hospital, and convent with walled enclosure. … Continue reading “Alamo, The”

Alammelech (Hebrew Allamme’lek, , perhaps king’s oak: Sept. ), a town on the border of the tribe of Asher, mentioned between Achshaph and Amad (Jos 19:26). Schwarz remarks (Palest. p. 191) that the name may be indicative of a location on the branch of the Kishon still called Nahr el-Melek; perhaps at the ruins el-Harbaji … Continue reading “Alammelech”

Alami, Salomon a Jewish writer of Portugal who lived in the 14th century, is only known by his , an epistle to his disciple, wherein he exhorts him to live a pious and moral life. This epistle is very valuable, as it gives us a true picture of the condition of the Jews at that … Continue reading “Alami, Salomon”

Alameth a less correct mode (1Ch 7:8) of Anglicizing the name ALEMETH SEE ALEMETH (q.v.). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Alameth 1. 1Ch 7:8. 2. 1Ch 8:36. Son of Jehoadah, who is called Jarah in 1Ch 9:42. Fuente: Fausset’s Bible Dictionary Alameth ala-meth (, alameth, concealment; 1Ch 7:8 the King James Version): … Continue reading “Alameth”