Abelites 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 “Abelites”
Abelio (Or Abellis)
Abelio (Or Abellis) was a deity of the ancient Gauls. Mention is made of him on a few Gailic altar inscriptions found near Comminges, in France. Sometimes he is compared to Mars, at other times to Apollo of the Romans. The word has been derived by some from Bel, the Baal of the Old Test. … Continue reading “Abelio (Or Abellis)”
Abelinachea
Abelinachea SEE ABEL-BETH-MAACHAH. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Abelians
ABELIANS Or ABELONIANS, a sect which arose in the diocese of Hippoo in Africa, and is supposed to have begun in the reign of Arcadius, and ended in that of Theodosius. Indeed, it was not calculated for being of any long continuance. They regulated marriage after the example of Abel, who, they pretended, was married, … Continue reading “Abelians”
Abelbethmaachah
Abelbethmaachah [A’bel-beth-ma’achah] A city of importance in the extreme North of Palestine in the lot of Naphtali or Manassth: it is mentioned with Ijon and Dan. In 2Sa 20:15 it is called ‘Abel of BETH-MAACHAH’ and the wisdom of its rulers was said to be proverbial, 2Sa 20:18. It was here that Sheba took shelter … Continue reading “Abelbethmaachah”
Abelard, Pierre [or Abaelard, Abaillard, Abelhardus]
Abelard, Pierre [or Abaelard, Abaillard, Abelhardus] born at Le Pallet, or Palais, near Nantes, 1079, was a man of the most subtle genius, and the father of the so-called scholastic theology. In many respects he was far in advance of his age. After a very careful education, he spent part of his youth in the … Continue reading “Abelard, Pierre [or Abaelard, Abaillard, Abelhardus]”
Abelard, Peter
Abelard, Peter (1079 -1142 ). Philosopher and theologian, born Pallet, Brittany, France ; died Chalons-sur-Saone, France . While still quite young, c.1101, he established schools of his own at Melun and Corbeil, and in 1108 at Mount Sainte. Genevieve. Later he taught at the cathedral school in Paris , where he enjoyed great fame as … Continue reading “Abelard, Peter”
Abela
Abela See ABEL-BETH-MAACHAH. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Abela Abela [ABILA] Fuente: Popular Cyclopedia Biblical Literature
Abel, Thomas
Abel, Thomas SEE ABLE. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Abel, the Great
Abel the Great 1Sa 6:18. Keil supposes the reading ought to be “Eben” (the stone), for “Abel.” The Septuagint and the Chaldee versions so read; but “Abel” is probably right, and refers to the mourning caused by the destruction of so many Bethshemites for looking into the ark. The field in which Abel the great … Continue reading “Abel, the Great”