Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Soul bell the knell tolled on the decease of a person. SEE PASSING BELL. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Soul (Scholastic) With few exceptions (e.g., Tertullian) already the Fathers were agreed that the soul is a simple spiritual substance. Some held that it derived from the souls of the parents (Traducianism), others that it is created individually by God (Creationism), the latter view being generally accepted and made an article of faith. Regarding the … Continue reading “Soul (Scholastic)”

SOUL The ancients supposed the soul, or rather the animating principle of life, to reside in the breath, that it departed from the body with the breath. Hence the Hebrew and Greek words which, when they refer to man, in our Bibles are translated “soul,” are usually rendered “life” or “breath” when they refer to … Continue reading “Soul”

Sought * For SOUGHT see SEEK Fuente: Vine’s Dictionary of New Testament Words

Soufflot, Jacques Germain a French architect, was born at Trenci, near Auxerre, in 1713 (or 1714). His father desired him to study law, but he evinced so strong a taste for architecture that he was allowed to choose that profession. Travelling in Italy to pursue his studies, his assiduity and talents recommended him to the … Continue reading “Soufflot, Jacques Germain”

Souchon, Francois a French painter, was born at Alais, Nov. 19, 1785, and was early sent by his parents, who were simple artisans, to Paris, in order to improve his talents under the tuition of David, and afterwards of Gros. He soon began to paint sacred subjects for a livelihood, and in 1823 accompanied his … Continue reading “Souchon, Francois”

Souchon, Adolf Friedrich a German theologian, was born at Magdeburg, Aug. 10, 1807. He studied theology at Berlin, and in 1830 he entered upon his first ministerial duties in Strasburg in the Uckermark. In 1834 he was called to Berlin, first as pastor of the French Church in the Louisenstadt, and in 1854 as pastor … Continue reading “Souchon, Adolf Friedrich”

Souchle, Pierre a Protestant theologian of France, was born in 1804. After having finished his studies at M.ontauban and Strasburg in 1827, he assisted the Reverend Gibaud, at Rouilld, Vienne. In 1829 Souche was elected pastor of the Church at Rouille, and retired from the ministry in 1871. In acknowledgment of the great services which … Continue reading “Souchle, Pierre”

Souchai (Or Souchay), Jean Baptiste a French ecclesiastic and writer, was born at Saint-Amand, near Vendome, in 1688, and was educated by his uncle. Removing to Paris, he gained the applause and esteem of all the learned, and in 1720 was elected a member of the Academy of Inscriptions. He was also made canon of … Continue reading “Souchai (Or Souchay), Jean Baptiste”

Soubirous, Bernadette, Blessed (1844 -1879 ) Virgin, born Lourdes, France ; died Nevers, France . When only 14 years of age she witnessed 18 apparitions of Our Lady at Lourdes, instructing her to make known to the world the miraculous healing powers which the Blessed Virgin would give to the waters there by her presence. … Continue reading “Soubirous, Bernadette, Blessed”