Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Aire (Abram). Comprises the territory of the Department of Landes. It was a suffragan of Auch under the old regime, but was not re-established until 1822, when it was again made a suffragan of the re-established Archdiocese of Auch, and was assigned the territory of the former Dioceses of Aire and Acqs (Dax). The first … Continue reading “Aire”

Airay, Henry, D.D. an English clergyman, was, born in Westmoreland in 1559. He was educated by Bernard Gilpin, and by him sent to St. Edmund’s Hall, Oxford, in 1579. He soon removed to Queen’s College, of which he was chosen fellow in 1586. Entering orders, he became a constant preacher in the university, especially in … Continue reading “Airay, Henry, D.D.”

Airay, Christopher an English clergyman, was born at Clifton, in Westmoreland, about 1601, and entered Queen’s College, Oxford, in 1621, of which he was afterwards elected fellow. In 1642 he took his B.D., having previously become vicar of Milford, in Hampshire. He died Oct. 18, 1670. He wrote, Fasciculus Praceptorum Logicalium in Gratiam Juventutis Academicce … Continue reading “Airay, Christopher”

Airaput in Hindu mythology, is the powerful white elephant which is ridden by the god Indra, and carries the world. This elephant is said to have come out of the ocean. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Air Machine Blessing A formula for blessing air machines, approved by the Congregation of Rites, 24 March 1920, and inserted in the Roman Ritual, as follows: “O God who hast ordained all things for Thine own, and devised all the elements of this world for the human race; bless, we beseech thee, this machine consigned … Continue reading “Air Machine Blessing”

AIR 1. The air or atmosphere surrounding the earth is often denoted by the word heaven; so “the fowls of heaven” means the birds of the air.2. To “beat the air,” and to “speak in the air,” 1Co 9:26 14:9, are modes of expression used in most languages, signifying to speak or act without judgment … Continue reading “Air”

Aipak-Sina an Elamitic deity, of whom nothing is known, and whose statue was taken captive by Assurbanipal, king of Assyria. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Aions a mystical divinity, who is mentioned in ch. 140 of the Egyptian Ritual of the Dead. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Aionios SEE ETERNAL. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Ainsworth, Laban a Congregational minister, was born at Woodstock, Conn., July 19th, 1757. He graduated at Dartmouth College in 1778, and became pastor of the church at Jaffrey, N. H., Dec. 10th, 1782. Here he continued in the pastoral relation until his death, March 17th, 1858. He was an evangelical preacher of more than ordinary … Continue reading “Ainsworth, Laban”