Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Afonzo de Albuquerque (Also DALBOQUERQUE; surnamed “THE GREAT”). Died at Goa 16 December, 1515. He was second son of Gonzallo de Albuquerque, lord of Villaverde, and became attached to the person of the king of Portugal. He went to Otranto with Alphonso V in 1480, and made his first voyage to the far East in … Continue reading “Afonzo de Albuquerque”

Afhacker, Gilles a theologian of Holland, a native of Vreeswyk, was professor of theology at Utrecht near the commencement of the’ 17th century. He wrote a curious history of the theological disputes which existed at that time in Holland between the Gomarists and Remonstrants. This history, published under the pseudonym of Salomon Theodote, is entitled … Continue reading “Afhacker, Gilles”

Afghans a people inhabiting Afghanistan (q.v.), aid, according to their own traditions, descended from Melic Talut, that is, from king Saul. Sir William Jones has conjectured that they are a remnant of the ten tribes of Israel carried off in the Captivity. He says, “We learn from Esdras that the ten tribes, after a wandering … Continue reading “Afghans”

Afghanistan Country of central Asia; population almost entirely Muslim. In 1879 a vicariate Apostolic was founded for Afghanistan and Baluchistan and entrusted to the Missionaries of Mill Hili, London . They served as chaplains in the wars, but no Christian Church or organized Christian community was able to establish itself. The current “sui juris” mission … Continue reading “Afghanistan”

Afghan Version SEE PUSHTOO. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Affusion (another name for pouring or sprinkling), although previously’ practiced, did not become general until the 13th century in the Western Church, which permits it, although the ancient practice of immersion, or dipping, has never been formally abolished in favor of pouring water on the person to be baptized. Affusion was probably an indulgence to … Continue reading “Affusion”

Affrighted lit., “in fear” (en, “in,” phobos, “fear”), means “affrighted,” Luk 24:5, RV (AV, “afraid”); Luk 24:37; Act 10:4, RV (AV, “afraid”); Rev 11:13. The RV omits it in Act 22:9. See TREMBLE. “to frighten, scare,” is used in the Passive Voice in Phi 1:28, “be affrighted,” RV, “be terrified,” AV. See TERRIFY. “to throw … Continue reading “Affrighted”

Affright a-frt: Designates a state of terror occasioned by some unexpected and startling occurrence; not as strong as amazed, which refers more to the stupor resulting from fright. In the New Testament most frequently for , emphobos (Luk 24:37; Act 10:4; Rev 11:13). The Revised Version (British and American) uses it also for pturomenoi of … Continue reading “Affright”

Affre, Denis Auguste Archbishop of Paris, b. at St. Rome-de-Tam, in the Department of Tam, 27 September, 1793; d. in Paris, 27 June, 1848. At the age of fourteen he entered the seminary of Saint Sulpice, then under the direction of his uncle, Denis Boyer. He completed his studies with great credit, and spent some … Continue reading “Affre, Denis Auguste”

Afflitto, Giovanni Maria an Italian Dominican. was born near the close of the 16th century. Hea devoted himself to the study of mathematics, and especially to the art of defence. He died at Naples in 1673. He was called in Spain Don Juan of Austria, and was the author of a treatise on fortifications, besides … Continue reading “Afflitto, Giovanni Maria”