Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Rupert, Abbot Of Deutz (Rupertus Tuitiensis) a contemporary of St. Bernard, and in his theological relation a mystic, was one of the most prolific among the exegetical writers of his time. Neither his country nor the exact time of his birth is known; but it is certain that he spent his early years in the … Continue reading “Rupert, Abbot Of Deutz (Rupertus Tuitiensis)”

Rupert (Or Ruprecht, I.E. Robert), St. the apostle OF BAVARIA. The exact period in which this personage lived is not known, and is the subject of continued dispute, the limits being from about A.D. 580 to 700 sq. The authorities are the Salzburg Chronicles from the 12th to the 14th century, on the one hand; … Continue reading “Rupert (Or Ruprecht, I.E. Robert), St.”

Rupe, Alanus de (Sometimes DE LA ROCHE). Born about 1428; died at Zwolle in Holland, 8 September, 1475. Some writers claim him as a native of Germany, others of Belgium; but his disciple, Cornelius Sneek, O.P., assures us that he was born in Brittany. Early in life he entered the Dominican Order, and while pursuing … Continue reading “Rupe, Alanus de”

Runners RUNNERS.See Footman, Guard. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible

Runner of the World (The Runner of the World) A Middle-English poem of about 25,000 lines, mainly in eight-syllable couplets, written by an unknown cleric in northern England , c.1300 A.D. It is a sort of religious epic, written in honor of the Blessed Virgin, and purports to give a history of the world as … Continue reading “Runner of the World”

Runner a word that does not occur in the A.V., although running frequently does (usually as a rendering of , ruts, ). The Old Test. furnishes many illustrations of speed of foot. SEE FOOTMEN. We have a very curious specimen of the manners of the times, and a singular instance of Oriental or Jewish craft … Continue reading “Runner”

Runina in Roman mythology, was a goddess who presided over the reaping of grain. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Runge, Johann a Lutheran theologian of Sweden, was born in 1666, studied at Abo, was preacher there in 1691, in 1697 professor of theology, in 1701 doctor of theology and superintendent at Narva. Runge died August 3, 1704. He wrote, Comment. in 9, 10 et 11 cap. ad Romanos; De Sede Animae in Homine Praecipua. … Continue reading “Runge, Johann”

Runge, David a Lutheran theologian of Germany, was born in 1564 at Greifswalde, where he was professor of Hebrew in 1589. In 1601 he attended the Colloquy of Ratisbon, and died July 7, 1604. He wrote, Dissertationes viii de Calvinismo: De Articulo Primo Symboli Apostolici: De Verbis: non Fascies Tibi Sculptile, Exo 20:4 : De … Continue reading “Runge, David”

Rundle, Thomas, LL.D. an English prelate, was born in the parish of Milton Abbot, Devonshire, about 1686. In 1702 he entered Exeter College, Oxford, and was introduced to Mr. Edward Talbot, son of Dr. William Talbot, bishop of Oxford an event of great importance, as it secured to him the friendship and patronage of the … Continue reading “Rundle, Thomas, LL.D.”