Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Abraxas 1. ( or ), a mystical word composed of the Greek letters , , , , , , , which together, according to Greek numeration, make up the number 365. Basilides taught that there were 365 heavens between the earth and the empyrean, and as many different orders of angels; and he applied the … Continue reading “Abraxas”

Abravanel, Judah Or Judah Leon Medigo (1470-1530), son of Don Isaac, settled in Italy after the expulsion from Spain. In his Dialoghi d’Amore, i.e., Dialogues about Love, he conceives, in Platonic fashion, love as the principle permeating the universe. It emanates from God to the beings, and from the beings reverts back to God. It … Continue reading “Abravanel, Judah”

Abravanel, Don Isaac Exegete and philosopher (1437-1508), was born in Lisbon, Portugal, emigrated to Toledo, Spain, and after the expulsion settled in Italy. He wrote a number of philosophical works, among them a commentary on parts of the Guide. He follows in most of his views Maimonides but was also influenced by Crescas. — M.W. … Continue reading “Abravanel, Don Isaac”

Abrasax The study of Abrasax is, at first sight, as discouraging as it is possible to imagine. The name has been given to a class of ancient stone articles, of small dimensions, inscribed with outlandish figures and formulas, sometimes wholly indecipherable, specimens of which are to be found in almost every museum and private collection. … Continue reading “Abrasax”

Abram Ryan Poet-priest of the South. Born in 1839 in Norfolk, Virginia; died on 22 April 1886 in Louisville, Kentucky. During the Civil War he served as chaplain in the Confederate army. The South was completely won by his Conquered Banner, the best known of his poems. Distinguished as preacher and lecturer, he is chiefly … Continue reading “Abram Ryan”

Abram, Robert an English Congregational minister, was born at Little London, a village near Southport, Lancashire, June 2, 1805. His early as well as his religious associations were among the Wesleyan Methodists, by whom he was, at the age of twenty, made a local preacher. In 1832 he joined the Independent Church at Southport under … Continue reading “Abram, Robert”

Abram, Nicholas Jesuit theologian, born in 1589, at Xaronval, in Lorraine; died 7 September, 1655. He taught rhetoric at Pont-à-Mousson, then engaged in missionary work, and finally taught theology at Pont-à-Mousson for seventeen years. His principal works are: “Nonni Panopolitani Paraphrasis Sancti secundum Joannem Evangelii. Accesserunt Notae P.N.A., Soc. Jes.” (Paris, 1623); “Commentarii in P. … Continue reading “Abram, Nicholas”

Abram-men Name given in contempt in Reformation days to the poor who were forced to wander and beg alms after the dissolution of the monasteries in England , originating probably from the Gospel parable of Lazarus, the poor man received into Abraham’s bosom. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

ABRAM High father, afterwards named Abraham. Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Abram the original name (Gen 17:5) of ABRAHAM SEE ABRAHAM (q.v.). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Abram exalted father. (See ABRAHAM) Fuente: Easton’s Bible Dictionary Abram (See Abraham). Fuente: Fausset’s Bible Dictionary Abram The great father of the faithful, whose … Continue reading “Abram”

ABRAHAMS BOSOM In Luk 16:22, Lazarus is said to have been carried to Abraham’s bosom, that is, to the state of bliss in paradise which the father of the faithful was enjoying. This is often represented by a feast, by sitting down to a banquet, Mat 8:11 Luk 13:29. To lie on one’s bosom refers … Continue reading “ABRAHAM’S BOSOM”