Sorin, Matthew, D.D a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, September 7, 1801, of Roman Catholic parents. His father died when Matthew was about nine years of age, and the latter was apprenticed to a paper-maker, whose family, though Protestants, were bitter enemies of the Methodists. He procured a New Test., read it … Continue reading “Sorin, Matthew, D.D”
Sorin, Edward
Sorin, Edward Founder of Notre Dame, Indiana. Born on 6 February 1814 at Ahuille, France; died on 31 October 1893 at Notre Dame, Indiana. Shortly after his ordination he was selected to establish the Congregation of the Holy Cross in the United States In 1841 he began the foundation of Notre Dame, at first a … Continue reading “Sorin, Edward”
Sorge
Sorge (Ger. concern) The most essential structure of human consciousness and of the world; the basis of all ‘being’. (Heidegger) — H.H. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy
SORES
SORES ULCERS. Sores Or Ulcers. The symbol of sores or ulcers is very analogous to the vices and guilt of the mind. For as the habit or clothing shews the quality and fortune of the person; so the affections of the body can be used only to denote those of the soul. The proximity of … Continue reading “SORES”
Sorek, Valley of
Sorek, Valley Of SOREK, VALLEY OF (perh. = valley of the soreq vine [cf. art. Vine]).The valley or wdy in which Delilah lived (Jdg 16:4). Eusebius and Jerome connect the valley with Capharsorec, a village to the north of Eleutheropolis and near Saraa, that is, Zorah, the home of Samsons father. Capharsorec is now Khurbet … Continue reading “Sorek, Valley of”
Sorek
SOREK A valley in which Delilah resided, not far from Zorah, and Eshtaol, Jdg 16:4 . In winter and spring it was the channel of a brook, flowing northwest from Judah, by the region of Dan and the Philistines, into the Mediterranean. Jerome mentions a village of Sorek in that vicinity. The same Hebrew word, … Continue reading “Sorek”
Soreg
Soreg SOREG.See Temple, 11 (b). Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible
Sore (Noun, Adjective, Adverb), Sorer
Sore (Noun, Adjective, Adverb), Sorer “a sore” or “ulcer” (primarily a wound), occurs in Luk 16:21; Rev 16:2, Rev 16:11. “to wound, to ulcerate,” is used in the Passive Voice, signifying “to suffer from sores,” to be “full of sores,” Luk 16:20 (perfect participle). used of things, occasionally denotes “much,” translated “sore” in Act 20:37, … Continue reading “Sore (Noun, Adjective, Adverb), Sorer”
Sore
Sore sor (substantive) (, negha; , helkos, verb , helkoomai): In the account of the appearance of leprosy (Lev 13:42 f) the spot on the skin is called by this name, which in the King James Version is translated sore, but in the Revised Version (British and American) plague; similarly in the Dedication Prayer (2Ch … Continue reading “Sore”
Sorcery In Christian Countries
Sorcery In Christian Countries In early times those who gave themselves to magic and sorcery were usually termed venefici and malefici, because either by poison or by means of fascination they wrought pernicious effects upon others. The laws of the Theodosian Code (lib. 9 tit. 16, De Meficiis) frequently brand them with this name of … Continue reading “Sorcery In Christian Countries”