Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Acacestes (one who averts evil), a surname often given to Mercury. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Acacesius in Greek mythology, is a surname of Mercury, Who, according to an old saying, was reared by king Acacus in Arcadia, in the city of Acacesium. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Acacallis in: Greek mythology, was a daughter of Minos and Pasiphae, loved by Mercury and Apollo. By the former she became mother of Lydon, by the latter of Miletus, whom she exposed, out of fear of her father, and whom Apollo nourished and protected by wolves. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

A.C. = Ante Christum (before Christ); = Auditor Camerae (Auditor of the Papal treasury) Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Abzendrykani was the spring of eternal youth, the object of Alexander’s fruitless search. According to an old tradition, it lies in a rough, desolate region, and immortalizes him who drinks its waters. The Mohammedans have accepted this fable in their religious belief. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

ABYSSINIAN CHURCH That which is established in the empire of Abyssinia. They are a branch of the Copts, with whom they agree in admitting only one nature in Jesus Christ, and rejecting the council of Chalcedon; whence they are also called Monophysites and Eutychians, which see. The Abyssinian church is governed by a bishop styled … Continue reading “Abyssinian Church”

Abyssinia Independent monarchy in northeastern Africa ; area, 350,000 square miles; estimated population, 10,000,000. According to legend, Christianity was introduced by the eunuch Candace baptized by Philip the Deacon , and was firmly established in the 4th century under Saint Frumentius, the first bishop . Since his time the Abyssinians have belonged to the Coptic … Continue reading “Abyssinia”

Abyss, The a-bis, ( , he abussos): In classical Greek the word is always an adjective, and is used (1) literally, very deep, bottomless; (2) figuratively, unfathomable, boundless. Abyss does not occur in the King James Version but the Revised Version (British and American) so transliterates , abussos in each case. The King James Version … Continue reading “Abyss, The”

Abyss This is the Revised Version rendering of the word which occurs in Luk 8:31, Rom 10:7, Rev 9:1-2; Rev 9:11; Rev 11:7; Rev 17:8; Rev 20:1; Rev 20:3. In Lk. and Rom. Authorized Version translates deep; in Rev., bottomless pit-no distinction, however, being made between in Rev 9:1-2 (Revised Version the pit of the … Continue reading “Abyss”

Abydus (ABYDOS). A titular see of Troas in Asia Minor, suffragan of Cyzicus in the Hellespontic province. It was situated at the narrowest point of the Hellespont, and was famous as the legendary spot where Leander swam over to Sestus to visit his mistress, Hero. Here, too, Xerxes built the famous bridge of boats (480 … Continue reading “Abydus”