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Abelites

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”

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, 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, 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”