Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Rusaddir A titular see of Mauritania Tingitana. Rusaddir is a Phoenician settlement whose name signifies a lofty cape. This city is mentioned by Ptolemy (IV, 1) and Pliny (V, 18) who call it “oppidum et portus”, also by Mela (I, 33), under the corrupted form Rusicada and by the “Itinerarium Antonini”. During the Middle Ages … Continue reading “Rusaddir”

Rus, Johann Reinhard a Lutheran theologian of Germany, was born February 24, 1679, and studied at Giessen and Jena. In 1708 he was made adjunct to the philosophical faculty of Jena, in 1712 professor of theology, in 1730 doctor of theology, and died April 18, 1738. He wrote, De Usu Linguae Syriacae in Novo Testamento: … Continue reading “Rus, Johann Reinhard”

Ruridecanal Chapter a chapter consisting of the parish priests of a rural deanery, assembled for consultation under the presidency of a rural dean. These chapters are of considerable antiquity, and were commonly assembled in mediaeval times once a year, at or about Whitsuntide. After the Reformation they were seldom convened, and so for many generations … Continue reading “Ruridecanal Chapter”

Rural Deanery a certain number of parishes placed under the supervision of a rural dean. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

rural dean (Latin: decanus, one set over ten) Also called vicar forane, or archpriest. A priest, ordinarily a pastor, selected by the bishop to supervise a section of the diocese (deanery, vicariate forane, archpresbyterate), to convoke its clergy periodically for theological conferences, and to report annually to the bishop concerning the condition of his district. … Continue reading “Rural Dean”

Rupstein, J.G.E. Friedrich a German doctor of theology and abbot of Loccum, was born Aug. 30, 1794, at Wunsdorf. From 1813 to 1816 he studied at Gottingen, in 1820 he was made chaplain of the Neustadter Church in Hanover, in 1822 he was appointed minister of the Schlosskirche, and in 1825 assessor of consistory. In … Continue reading “Rupstein, J.G.E. Friedrich”

Rupp, Julius a Protestant theologian of Germany, was born in 1809. He belonged to the so-called Friends of Light (q.v.), and founded in 1846 the first free congregation. He died July 11, 1884, doctor of philosophy. Rupp published, Gregor’s, des Bischoff von Nyssa, Leben und Meinungen (Leipsic, 1834): Der Symbolzwang und die protestantische Lehr- und … Continue reading “Rupp, Julius”

Rupitee (Or Rupitani) a name given to the small Donatist congregation at Rome, from their being driven to shelter among the rocks for the purpose of celebrating their religious services. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Ruperti, Georg Alexander, D.D. a Lutheran divine, was born at Bremervorde Dec. 19, 1758. Having been teacher for a number of years at Stade, he was appointed, in 1814, general superintendent of the duchies of Bremen and Verden, and died March 14, 1839. He wrote, Symboloe ad Interpretationem Sacri Codicis (GBtt. 1782): Theologumena (Hamb. 1824, … Continue reading “Ruperti, Georg Alexander, D.D.”

Rupert, Saint Bishop of Salzburg; apostle of Bavaria and Carinthia; confessor of the faith. Died in 718 in Salzburg. He undertook his apostolic labors, which extended from the territory of the Danube to the borders of Lower Pannonia, at the invitation of Theodo, Duke of Bavaria in 696. He received from the duke the territory … Continue reading “Rupert, Saint”