Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Sthenelus a name which occurs repeatedly in Grecian mythology. 1. A son of Capaneus and Evadne, one of the Epigoni, and a famous hero. He participated in the Trojan war (Apollod. 3, 7, 2; Homer, Il. 2, 564). 2. The father of Cometes and lover of AEgialia, the beautiful wife of Diomede. He overcame the … Continue reading “Sthenelus”

Sthenele the name of two persons in Grecian mythology (1) a daughter of Danaus (Apollod. 2, 1, 5); (2) a daughter of Acastus, who became the wife of Menoetius, and by him the mother of the heroic Patroclus (ibid. 3, 12, 8). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Sthenelaus a Dardan warrior in the siege of Troy. He was the son of Ithaemenes, and was slain by Patroclus (Homer, Il. 16, 586). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Stheme An adjective derived from the Greek, Sthenos, strength. It was applied by Dr. John Brown (1735-1788), a Bntish physician, to diseases distinguished by a usual or excessive accumulation of vital power, or nervous energy. Kant applied it to vigorous or exciting emotions. — J.J.R. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Stewpan stupan (Lev 11:35 margin). See PAN. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Stewart, William a Scotch prelate, was born in Glasgow about 1479. He was doctor of laws and afterwards minister of Lochmaben, then rector of Ayr, and a prebendary of Glasgow. In 1527 he was preferred to tfly deanery of Glasgow, and in 1528 sat in parliament. In 1530 he was made lord- treasurer and provost … Continue reading “Stewart, William”

Stewart, Thomas G. a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born in New Jersey in 1790, received on trial in the Philadelphia Conference in 1830, and filled the following appointments in 1830, Pemberton Circuit; in 1831, Bergen Neck Mission; in 1832-33, Freehold Circuit; in 1834-35, Tuckerton; in 1836, Crosswicks; in 1837-38, New Egypt; in 1839-40, Cumberland; in … Continue reading “Stewart, Thomas G.”

Stewart, Robert (1) a Scotch prelate, was elected bishop of the see of Caithness in 1542. .He never was in priest’s orders. He had the title of bishop in September, 1583, and died at St. Andrews, March 29, 1586. See Keith, Scottish Bishops, page 215. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Stewart, Robert … Continue reading “Stewart, Robert (2)”

Stewart, Kenian Spencer a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, was born in Craven, County, N.C., June 9, 1848, and joined the Church in 1866. He received his license to preach in 1873, and was the same ear admitted to the Memphis Conference, but was immediately transferred to the St. Louis Conference. His health … Continue reading “Stewart, Kenian Spencer”

Stewart, John (1) the apostle to the Wyandots, was a mulatto, with a mixture of Indian blood, and was born of free parents iii Virginia. While yet a youth he removed to Ohio where he was converted, and joined the Methodist Church. In 1814 he felt it to be his duty to preach, and to … Continue reading “Stewart, John (2)”