Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Suaacute;rez, Francisco Doctor Eximius, a pious and eminent theologian, as Paul V called him, born at Granada, 5 January, 1548; died at Lisbon, 25 September, 1617. He entered the Society of Jesus at Salamanca, 16 June, 1564; in that city he studied philosophy and theology from 1565 to 1570, and was ordained in 1572. He … Continue reading “Suaacute;rez, Francisco”

Sua SUA (1Es 5:29) = Ezr 2:44 Siaha, Neh 7:47 Sia. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Sua sua (, Soua; the King James Version, Sud): Name of a family of temple-servants who went up from exile with Zerubbabel (1 Esdras 5:29) = Sia of Neh 7:47; Siaha of Ezr 2:44. Fuente: International Standard Bible … Continue reading “Sua”

Su p’u “Unadorned simplicity”, being the state of original nature, is a state of desirelessness, of total absence of knowledge distinctions, of pure instinctivity. (Chuang Tzu, between 399 and 295 B.C.) — H.H. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

S.U. = Sisters of Saint Ursula Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Su ‘Unadornment’, (p’u) ‘unadorned simplicity’; (ching) ‘quiescence’ bespeaking all the complete absence of desires, but really meaning that the desires should be made fewer. (Lao Tzu) Seeking for the tao, emptiness, singleness, concentrated attention (tu), quiescence are all rules for man’s conduct. (Hsun Tzu C355-C288 … Continue reading “Su”

Styx in Grecian mythology, the dark river of the nether world in whose name the gods uttered their irrevocable vows. Styx is described as a daughter of Oceanus and Tethys, and as married to the Titan Pallas, by whom she became the mother of Zelus, Nice, Cratus, Bia and others. With her children she dwelt … Continue reading “Styx”

Styria (Ger. Steiermark) A duchy and Austrian crownland, divided by the River Mur into Upper and Lower Styria. The province is rich in minerals, as iron ore, brown coal, etc. Its area is 8980 sq. miles, and in 1910 it had 1,441,604 inhabitants. Of the population 68 per cent are Germans, and 32 per cent … Continue reading “Styria”

Stymphllus a mythical king of Arcadia, from whom the marsh and city Stymphalis derived their name. He was the son of Elatus and Laodice, and was murdered by Pelops, in consequence of which crime a pestilence, or, as others say, a famine, broke out in Greece, which was finally averted by the prayers of AEacus. … Continue reading “Stymphllus”

Stymphalia in Grecian mythology, a surname of Artemis, or Diana, derived from the town of Stymphalus, in Arcadia, where a temple was erected to this goddess. It contained her image in wood, heavily gilded, and also one of the Stymphalides whom Hercules slew (Pausan. 8, 22, 5; Apollod. 2, 5, 2, etc.). Fuente: Cyclopedia of … Continue reading “Stymphalia”

STYLITES Pillar saints; an appellation given to a kind of solitaries, who stood motionless upon the tops of pillars, raised for the exercise of their patience, and remained there for several years, amidst the admiration and applause of the stupid populace. Of these, we find several mentioned in ancient writers, and even as low as … Continue reading “Stylites”

Styles, John, D.D an English Congregational minister and author, commenced his ministry in early life at Cowes, Isle of Wight, thence removing to Brighton, where for many years he attracted large audiences. His next charge was Holland Chapel, North Brixton, which he built, and which he left in 1835. From 1836 to 1844 he officiated … Continue reading “Styles, John, D.D”