Born 1540; died 1609. Eminent classical philologist. Wrote in Latin with idiomatic vivacity. Famed for his knowledge of epigraphy, numismatics and chronology. First European scholar to enter into correspondence with the Samaritans.
Born 1540; died 1609. Eminent classical philologist. Wrote in Latin with idiomatic vivacity. Famed for his knowledge of epigraphy, numismatics and chronology. First European scholar to enter into correspondence with the Samaritans.
This dictionary contains not only definitions and explanations of every subject in Religion, Scripture, tradition, doctrine, morals, sacraments, rites, customs, devotions and symbolism, but also accounts of the Church in every continent, country, diocese; missions, notable Catholic centers, cities, and places with religious names; religious orders, church societies, sects and false religions. It has brief articles also on historical events and personages, on the Old Testament and New, and on popes, prelates, priests, men and women of distinction, showing what the Church has done for civilization and correcting many errors which have hitherto passed for history.Wikipedia
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