Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Abercius bishop of HIERAPOLIS, in Phrygia, was raised to that see about A.D. 164, upon the martyrdom of St. Papias. He suffered great torments from the heathen under Marcus Aurelius, but died in peace during the reign of that emperor. Neither Eusebius nor any other ancient writer makes mention of Abercius, who, according to Baronius, … Continue reading “Abercius”

Abeona in Roman mythology, was a goddess to whose care parting friends were intrusted. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Abendana (i.e. Son of Dana), JACOB SEE JACOB , a Jewish rabbi, born in Spain about 1630, died in London in 1696. He was rabbi first in Amsterdam, and from 1685 till his death in London. He translated into Spanish the book of Cusari as well as the Mishna, with the commentaries of Maimonides and … Continue reading “Abendana”

Abenakis A confederation of Algonquin tribes, comprising the Penobscots, Passamaquoddies, Norridgewocks, and others, formerly occupying what is now Maine, and southern New Brunswick. Their territory joined that of the Micmacs on the northeast, and that of the Penobscots on the southwest. Their speech is a dialect of the Micmac language of the North American Indians. … Continue reading “Abenakis”

Aben-Ezra, Abraham-ben-Mir (Or IBN ‘EZRA). A celebrated Spanish Rabbi, born at Toledo in 1092; died on his Journey from Rome, or Rodez, to his native land, 23 January, 1167. He excelled in philosophy, astronomy, medicine, poetry, linguistics, and exegesis. He was called the Wise, the Great, the Admirable Doctor. Having to leave his native city … Continue reading “Aben-Ezra, Abraham-ben-Méir”

Aben-Ezra (otherwise ABEN-ESDRA , or IBN-ESRA, properly, ABRAHAM BEN-MEIR), a celebrated Spanish rabbi, called by the Jews the Sage, the Great, etc., was born at Toledo in 1092. Little is known of the facts of his life; but he was a great traveler and student, and was at once philosopher, mathematician, and theologian. His fame … Continue reading “Aben-Ezra”

Abelshittim [A’bel-shit’tim] The last encampment of the Israelites on the east of Jordan. Num 33:49. It was nearly opposite to Jericho. Josephus says (Ant. iv. 8, 1) it was the same as Abila, a place full of palm trees. There are groves of Acacias (as the name implies) still in the neighbourhood. It is more … Continue reading “Abelshittim”

Abelonii (Or Abelonites) Also Abenonitae SEE ABELITES Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Abelonians Also known as Abelonians or Abelians. Sect in North Africa, which claimed that Adam ‘s son, Abel , though married, observed continence because there is no mention of his children in Scripture. They condemned marriage, considering it a means of perpetuating original sin, but each couple adopted a boy and a girl who inherited … Continue reading “Abelonians”

Abelmizraim [A’bel-mizra’im] This signifies, with the Hebrew points, ‘meadow of the Egyptians;’ but ‘mourning of the Egyptians’ if read without or with different points. The context in Gen 50:11 indicates ‘mourning’ as a part of the name. It was the threshing floor of Atad ‘beyond Jordan.’ This would seem to place the seven days’ mourning … Continue reading “Abelmizraim”