Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Sotwell (Properly Southwell, Lat. Sotwellus), Nathaniel an English Jesuit of the 17th century, is entitled to notice as one of the historians of his order; but particulars of his life are wanting. Being employed to write the lives of eminent authors among the Jesuits, he carried on the plan of Ribadeneira and Alegambe down to … Continue reading “Sotwell (Properly Southwell, Lat. Sotwellus), Nathaniel”

Sottish sotish (, sakhal thick-headed): They are sottish (stupid, very foolish) children (Jer 4:22). Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Sottish Foolish. Jer 4:22. Anglo-Saxon, sot, stupid. Fuente: Concise Bible Dictionary

Soto, Pedro de a Dominican theologian and bitter foe of German Protestantism. was born of aristocratic parentage, at Cordova, and in 1519 became a monk. He gradually obtained the reputation of great learning, particularly in scholastic theology, where he took ground as a stanch Thomist. Charles V appointed him privy councillor and father confessor, and … Continue reading “Soto, Pedro de”

Soto, Francisco Domingo de a monk and theologian, was born of poor parents, in A.D. 1494, at Segovia. He began life as a sacristan at Orchando. and after a severe struggle with difficulties growing out of his indigent condition, he entered the University of Alcala, where he was the pupil of Thomas de Villanova, and … Continue reading “Soto, Francisco Domingo de”

Soto, Dominic Dominican, renowned theologian, b. at Segovia, 1494; d. at Salamanca, 15 Nov., 1560. His first studies were made in his native city. He next studied at the University of Alcalá under St. Thomas of Villanova, and later went to Paris, where he obtained his baccalaureate in philosophy. Having studied theology for a time … Continue reading “Soto, Dominic”

Sothis the name given by the Egyptians to the dog star, or Sirius. Their year began with the rising of this star, and the coincidence of the latter phenomenon with the new moon marked the great sidereal or world year of 1461 civil years. So this was also, in Egyptian mythology, a designation of Isis, … Continue reading “Sothis”

Soteriology (Gr. , doctrine of salvation) treats of the work of Christ as man’s Redeemer, and its logical study requires that we should consecutively look at the deeds. Christ has wrought for the salvation of the world, and at their application, through faith, to individuals. The former is called Objective Soteriology, the latter Subjective Soteriology. … Continue reading “Soteriology”

Soter, Pope Saint (Greek: deliverer) Reigned c.167 to 175. Little is known of his reign beyond the fact that he wrote a hortatory letter to the Corinthians, in which he evinced his paternal care, and which was acknowledged by Saint Dionysius. He is said to have written a book against Montanism. Feast, Roman Calendar, 22 … Continue reading “Soter, Pope Saint”

Soter, Demetrius King of the Seleucid, who made war against Judas Machabeus and defeated him in a third campaign, 161 B.C. Demetrius was later defeated and slain by the Syrian pretender, Alexander, and his Jewish allies. Father of Demetrius Nikator . Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Soter, bp. of Rome Soter, bp. of Rome after Anicetus, in the reign of Marcus Aurelius, during 8 or 9 years. Lipsius (Chronol. der rm. Bischf.) gives 166 or 167 and 174 or 175 as the probable dates of his accession and death. In his time the Aurelian persecution afflicted the church, though there is … Continue reading “Soter, bp. of Rome”