Arsh is ,a name given by the Mohammedans to the throne of God, which they regard as the empyreal heaven. Mohammed calls it, in the Koran, the Arsh Adhin, the great throne, by way of excellence. In speaking of its creation, he says that God placed it upon the waters, and put forth all his power in its production. The Mohammedans, following the traditions, allege that this throne is supported by 8000 pillars; that these are ascended by 300,000 stairs; that the space between each of these is 300,000 years' journey; and that each of these spaces is-filled with angels ranged in battalions, among whom some are appointed to carry the throne, and are therefore called Hammelim el-Arsh.
The Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological, and Ecclesiastical Literature was edited by John McClintock and James Strong. It contains nearly 50,000 articles pertaining to Biblical and other religious literature, people, creeds, etc. It is a fantastic research tool for broad Christian study.
John McClintock was born October 27, 1814 in Philadelphia to Irish immigrants, John and Martha McClintock. He began as a clerk in his father's store, and then became a bookkeeper in the Methodist Book Concern in New York. Here he converted to Methodism and considered joining the ministry. McClintock entered the University of Pennsylvania in 1832 and graduated with high honors three years later. Subsequently, he was awarded a doctorate of divinity degree from the same institution in 1848.WikipediaRead More