Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Spinoza, Benedict De (Baruch), the most ingenious, acute, and remarkable of the metaphysicians of the 17th century; equally notable for the simplicity, disinterestedness, and purity of his life, and for the rigorous form and unhesitating audacity of his speculations. Everything in Spinoza appears extraordinary, says Saisset himself, his style, and his philosophy. There is, perhaps, … Continue reading “Spinoza, Benedict De”

Spinoza, Benedict (d’Espinosa, Despinoza). Born at Amsterdam, 24 Nov., 1632; died at The Hague, 21 Feb., 1677. He belonged to a family of Jewish merchants of moderate means, and was originally called Baruch, a name that he later translated into its Latin equivalent Benedict. His father’s name was Michael, his mother, Michael’s second wife, was … Continue reading “Spinoza, Benedict”

SPINOSISM The doctrines of Spinoza, who was born a Jew at Amsterdam in 1632. The chief articles in his system are such as these: that there is but one substance in nature, and that this only substance is endued with an infinite variety of attributes, among which are extension and cogitation; that all the bodies … Continue reading “SPINOSISM”

Spinola, Christopher Royas de Bishop of Wiener-Neustadt, born of a noble Spanish family, near Roermond in Gelderland in 1626; died at Wiener-Neustadt, 12 March, 1695. Educated at Cologne, he entered the Franciscan Order at that place and for some time taught philosophy and theology. Going to Spain, he was made provincial of his order, and … Continue reading “Spinola, Christopher Royas de”

Spinola, Christopher Rojas De a Roman Catholic unionist of the 17th century, was general of the Order of Franciscans in Madrid, then confessor of the empress Theresa (wife of Leopold I) of Austria, and finally bishop of Wiener Neustadt. He died March 12, 1695. He was a skilful diplomatist rather than a great theologian, and … Continue reading “Spinola, Christopher Rojas De”

Spinola, Charles, Blessed (1662 ) Martyr , died Nagasaki, Japan. He studied at Nola, Italy , under his uncle Cardinal Filippo Spinola, and entered the Society of Jesus at Nola, 1584 . After his ordination, 1594 , he evinced an interest in missionary work and, after two attempts to reach Japan, was finally successful. For … Continue reading “Spinola, Charles, Blessed”

Spinning And Weaving SPINNING AND WEAVING 1. The raw material.In all periods of Hebrew history the chief textile materials were wool and flax, and to a less extent goats hair. As for the last named, it will be remembered that St. Paul was proud of being chargeable to no man (2Co 11:9) in virtue of … Continue reading “Spinning And Weaving”

Spinning SPINNING.From very early times in Palestine, spinning of wool and flax by means of hand-spindles was one of the common occupations, especially of women. Jesus referred to spinning () in teaching Gods providential care, even of the lilies of the field, which are richly clothed though they neither toil nor spin (Mat 6:28, Luk … Continue reading “Spinning”

Spinks, James a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born in Penn, Pa., about 1822. When a youth he joined the Church, and about 1845 went to Warsaw, Ind., and engaged in teaching school. In 1851 he was licensed to preach, and was also admitted into the traveling connection. In 1863-64 he was superannuated, … Continue reading “Spinks, James”

Spiniensis (Deus), a Roman divinity of the fields; was invoked to prevent the excessive spread of thorns. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature