Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Abundius, Abundantius, Marcianus, and John, Saints Martyrs (c.304 ) in the Diocletian persecution. They were beheaded near Rome at Milestone XXVI, Via Flaminia. Relics of the first two in the Gesu, Rome, and of the last two at Civita Castellana. Feast , 16 September . Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Abundius An Italian bishop, b. at Thessalonica early in the fifth century; d. 469. He was the fourth Bishop of Como, in Italy, was present at the Council of Constantinople in 450, and took an active part against the Eutychian heresy at Chalcedon (451), where he was the representative of Pope Leo the Great. In … Continue reading “Abundius”

Abundantius of Alexandria is commemorated in the Hieronymian martyrology as a saint on Feb. 26. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

ABUNDANCE-WANT (A) ABUNDANCE, SPIRITUAL of God’s gifts Abundant Joys Psa 36:8 Abundant Life Joh 10:10 Abundant Grace 2Co 9:8 Abundant Power Eph 3:20 Abundant Supplies Phi 4:19 Abundant Entrance 2Pe 1:11 (B) PLENTY PROMISED to the obedient Lev 26:5; Deu 30:9; Psa 132:15; Pro 3:10 Isa 30:23; Eze 36:30; Amo 9:13; Zec 8:12 –SEE Divine … Continue reading “ABUNDANCE-WANT”

Abundance, Abundant, Abundantly, Abound which, in 2Co 8:20, in reference to the gifts from the church at Corinth for poor saints in Judea, the RV renders “bounty” (AV, “abundance”), is derived from hadros, “thick, fat, full-grown, rich” (in the Sept. it is used chiefly of rich and great men, e.g., Jer 5:5). In regard, therefore, … Continue reading “Abundance, Abundant, Abundantly, Abound”

Abundance, Abundant a-bundans, a-bundant. See ABOUND. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Abuna (our father), the title given by the Abyssinian Christians to their metropolitan. They receive this prelate from the Coptic patriarch of Alexandria. At one time, when the Abyssinians were greatly oppressed, they applied to the pope for help, promising never again to accept their metropolitan from the Coptic patriarch; but this forced submission to … Continue reading “Abuna”

Abuma SEE RUMAH. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Abulis is the Arabian name for evil daemons. Abundantia (also called Ubertas) was, in Roman mythology, the deity of plenty. Her image was like that of Ceres, which appeared on Roman coins. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Abulfaraj (or Abulfaraj) (Son of the Hebrew) (1226 -1286 ) Philosopher, theologian, and historian, born Malatia, Armenia ; died Maragha, Persia. He was the son of a Jewish convert to the Jacobite Rite. In 1246 he was consecrated bishop and in 1264 he became Maphrian or Primate of the East. The variety, extent, and erudition … Continue reading “Abulfaraj”