Adrichomius, Christian a Roman Catholic theologian of Holland, born at Delft in 1533, died at Cologne on June 20, 1585. His most celebrated work is the Theatrum Terrae Sanctae, with geographical maps (Colon. 1590), containing very minute descriptions of places mentioned in Scripture, drawn chiefly from the writings of the Fathers and the classics. Dupin, … Continue reading “Adrichomius, Christian”
Adrichem, Christian Kruik van
Adrichem, Christian Kruik van (Christianus Crucius Adrichomius). Catholic priest and theological writer, b. at Delft, 13 February, 1533; d. at Cologne, 20 June, 1585. He was ordained in 1566, and was Director of the Convent of St. Barbara in Delft till expelled by the storm of the Reformation. His works are: Vita Jesu Christi (Antwerp, … Continue reading “Adrichem, Christian Kruik van”
Adriatic Sea
Adriatic Sea Adriatic Sea (Act 27:27). This name is now confined to the gulf lying between Italy on one side, and the coasts of Dalmatia and Albania on the other. But in St. Paul’s time it extended to all that part of the Mediterranean between Crete and Sicily. This fact is of importance, as relieving … Continue reading “Adriatic Sea”
Adrianus, Matthius
Adrianus, Matthius a famous Hebraist of the 16th century, was a convert from Judaism. He was of Spanish descent; but joined the Church in Germany. He was. originally a physician; but his acquaintance with Reuchlin and Conrad Pellikan-the latter he instructed in Hebrew-secured for him the position of a teacher in the house of Johann … Continue reading “Adrianus, Matthius”
Adrianus
Adrianus an alleged bishop of St. Andrews, martyred by the Danes in 874. He is commemorated on. March 4. SEE ADRIAN; SEE ANIANUS; SEE HADRIANUS.. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Adriansen, Cornelius
Adriansen, Cornelius See ADRIAENSEN. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Adrianople
Adrianople A city of Turkey in Europe. According to legend, Orestes, son of Agamemnon, built this city at the confluence of the Tonsus (Toundja) and the Ardiscus (Arda) with the Hebrus (Maritza). The Emperor Hadrian developed it, adorned it with monuments, changed its name of Orestias to Hadrianopolis, and made it the capital of the … Continue reading “Adrianople”
Adriano
Adriano was a Spanish monk of the Order of the Barefooted Carmelites, who lived at Cordova. He was’ an extraordinary. painter; but he practiced only for amusement. He studied under Pablo de Cespedes. He destroyed most of his paintings as soon as they were. finished, hence they, are extremely scarce. Some of, his best works … Continue reading “Adriano”
Adrianists (2)
Adrianists a name given to certain disciples of Simon Magus, who flourished about A.D. 34. Their name and memory have been preserved by Theodoret, but he gives no account of their origin. It is probable that they were a branch of the Simonians, and took their name from some prominent and active disciple. (See Walch, … Continue reading “Adrianists (2)”
Adriani, Adrian
Adriani, Adrian a Flemish Jesuit, vans born at Antwerp. He entered the society at Louvain in 1544, and governed the Jesuits in that place for many years. In 1551 he made profession of the four vows; and, after the death of St. Ignatius, was called to Rome to assist’ in the election of a second … Continue reading “Adriani, Adrian”