Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Square (, reba, a fourth part, as often rendered), a side (as elsewhere), especially of a rectangle (Eze 43:16-17). SEE SCULPTURE. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Squarcione, Francesco an Italian painter, was born at Padua in 1394, and, after performing many tours in Greece and Italy, lived in the latter country in great affluence and distinction until his death, in 1474. From his very numerous school (he had one hundred and thirty-seven scholars), he was called the father and primo maestro … Continue reading “Squarcione, Francesco”

Squamish Indians A considerable tribe of Salishan stock formerly dwelling about Squamish River, British Columbia, now on small reservations under Fraser River agency. Their first regular contact with white men began with the establishment of the Hudson Bay trading posts in British Columbia. They were evangelized by Father Demers, afterwards by the Oblates, and the … Continue reading “Squamish Indians”

Spyridon, bp. of Trimithus Spyridon, bp. of Trimithus in Cyprus, one of the most popularly celebrated of the bishops attending the council of Nicaea, although his name is not found in the list of signatures. He was the centre of many legendary stories which Socrates heard from his fellow-islanders (Socr. H. E. i. 12). Spyridon … Continue reading “Spyridon, bp. of Trimithus”

Spy Wednesday The Wednesday in Holy Week, intimating that Judas Iscariot was watching the movements of Our Lord in order to secure His betrayal. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Spy Wednesday an old name for the Wednesday in Holy Week, so called because of the work which Judas Iscariot carried on upon that day when he … Continue reading “Spy Wednesday”

Spy (Noun and Verb) an adjective denoting “suborned to lie in wait” (en, “in,” kathiemi, “to send down”), is used as a noun in Luk 20:20, “spies.” In the Sept., Job 19:12; Job 31:9. denotes “a spy” (kata, “down,” signifying “closely,” and skopeo, “to view”), Heb 11:31. “to view closely” (akin to A, No. 2), … Continue reading “Spy (Noun and Verb)”

Spy SPY.See War, 3. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Spy sp. See ESPY. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Spurstowe, William a Nonconformist divine, was educated at St. Katharine Hall, Cambridge, of which he became a fellow. He was minister at Hampden, in Buckinghamshire, when the Rebellion broke out. He joined the rebel army as chaplain, and in 1643 became a member of the so called Assembly of Divines, becoming at the same time … Continue reading “Spurstowe, William”

Spurious, Acts, Epistles, Gospels spuri-us. See APOCRYPHAL ACTS; APOCRYPHAL EPISTLES; APOCRYPHAL GOSPELS. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Spurgeon, Charles Haddon an eminent English Baptist minister, was born at Kelvedon, Essex, June 19, 1834. He began preaching at the age of seventeen at Waterbeach, near Cambridge, where he remained for two years, thence going to New-Park- Street Chapel, London. In 1856 and the three years following services were held in the Surrey Gardens … Continue reading “Spurgeon, Charles Haddon”