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Mayne, Jasper
(1604-1672) Dramatist, was at Oxf., entered the Church, and became Archdeacon of Chichester. He wro...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
(Heb. yashpheh, "glittering"), a gem of various colours, one of the twelve inserted in the high priest's breast-plate (Ex. 28:20). It is named in the building of the New Jerusalem (Rev. 21:18, 19). It was "most precious," "clear as crystal" (21:11). It was emblematic of the glory of God (4:3).
(1604-1672) Dramatist, was at Oxf., entered the Church, and became Archdeacon of Chichester. He wro...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin