Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Aci-Reale, The Diocese of (JACA REGALIS). Located in the island of Sicily; includes fourteen communes in the civil province of Catania, immediately subject to Rome. It was created by Gregory XVI, in 1844, though no bishop was appointed until 1872. The episcopal city is picturesquely situated at the foot of Mt. Etna, amid rich gardens … Continue reading “Aci-Reale, The Diocese of”

Achry, Lucas d’ French Benedictine (Maurist), born 1609 at Saint Quentin in Picardy; died in the monastery of St. Germain des Prés at Paris, 29 April, 1685. He was a profound student of medieval historical and theological materials, mostly in original manuscripts, to the collection, elucidation, and printing of which he devoted his whole life. … Continue reading “Achéry, Lucas d’”

ACHZIB A city of Asher, from which, however, the Jews were unable to expel the Canaanites, Jdg 1:31. It was afterwards called by the Greeks, Ecdippa, and is now named Zib; it lay on the seacoast, ten miles north of Acre. Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Achzib (Heb. Akzib’. , falsehood; Sept. , but … Continue reading “Achzib”

Achynayarerax is the supreme being worshipped by the first inhabitants of Teneriffe. Only when great droughts threatened the country, sacrifices and prayers were offered. The sacrifices consisted of lambs and young goats. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Achugulap in the mythology of the Mongolians, was the first period of the earth’s creation, in which all people were good and virtuous, and lived to be eighty thousand years old. Thousands of these saints were carried to heaven alive. But when the fall of man took place, this holiness departed, and the length of … Continue reading “Achugulap”

Achu SEE FLAG. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Achtermann, Theodore William A German sculptor, was born in 1799, at Munster in Westphalia, of poor parents. After working on a farm he became a cabinetmaker. His carving was so clever and graceful that it attracted attention, and procured him the good will of some art patrons, who sent him to Berlin (1831), where he … Continue reading “Achtermann, Theodore William”

Achterfeldt, Johann Heinrich Theologian, b. at Wesel, 17 June, 1788; d. at Bonn, 11 May, 1877. He was appointed professor of theology at Bonn in 1826 and in 1832 he founded with his colleague, J.W.J. Braun (d. 1863), the “Zeitschrift für Philosophie und Katholische Theologie” (1832-52), the chief purpose of which was to defend the … Continue reading “Achterfeldt, Johann Heinrich”

Achterfeld, Jodocus a Roman Catholic theologian of Germany, was born at Wesel in 1827. Is 1850 he received holy orders, lectured for some time at Munster; died at Anholt, Aug. 19, 1874, where he had labored since 1863. (B. P.) Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Achtariel one of the three ministering angels, alleged by the Rabbinical traditions to be engaged in heaven in weaving or making garlands out of the prayers of the Israelites in the Hebrew tongue. The other two are Matatron and Sandalphron. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature