Surtur in Noised mythology, is the mighty ruler of Muspelheim, the implacable enemy of the asas, who, in the conflagration of the universe, will lead the amies of the sons of Muspel, join himself with the serpent Midgard and the wolf Fenris, assail the residences of the gods, besiege all the asas in a tremendous battle, and finally bring on the overthrow of the world. SEE NORSE MYTHOLOGY.
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