Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Ruminus in Roman mythology, was an appellative of Jupiter, signifying the nourisher. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Rumilia (Rumia, Or Rumina) in Roman mythology, was the goddess of nursing mothers, whose office it was to cause infants to readily receive their nourishment. She was also supposed to have been nurse to Romulus and Remus. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Rumelin, Georg Burkhard a German divine, was born in 1680 at Tbingen, where, also, he studied, and was made magister in 1699. in 1706 he labored as pastor at Ober- Owisheim, in 1707 as deacon at Unter Owisheim, and from 1735 until his death (Jan. 29, 1746) he was pastor at Waltdorff, near Tbingen. He … Continue reading “Rumelin, Georg Burkhard”

Rumania Republic in the Balkan Peninsula. Christianity was introduced into Rumania by the Romans, who used the Latin form and liturgy. An episcopal see existed in Tomi, nine bishops of which (4th and 6th centuries) are on record. During the Bulgar domination in the 9th century, the ancient Catholic Church of Rumania disappeared and the … Continue reading “Rumania”

Rumah (Heb. Rumah’, , high; Sept. ; Vulg. Ruma; Josephus, , Ant. 10, 5, 2), a city named only in 2Ki 23:36 as the home of Pedaiah, father of Jehoiakim’s mother, Zebudah. It is probably the same with Arumah (Jdg 9:41), which is identified by Schwarz (Palest. p. 158) with the modern Ramin, two miles … Continue reading “Rumah”

Rulrman, Merswin one of the “Friends of God,” of the 14th century, was born, at Strasburg in 1307. He was a wealthy merchant and banker, when, in 1347, he gave up business, joined the Friends of God, and led a life of severe asceticism, under the guidance of Tauler. In 1366 Rulman acquired the island … Continue reading “Rulrman, Merswin”

Rullmann, Georg Wilhelm a Lutheran theologian of Germany, was born March 16, 1757, and studied at Rinteln and Gottingen. In 1778 he was appointed con-rector at Rinteln, in 1782 professor of theology, in 1788 doctor of theology, and died June 16, 1804. He wrote, De Insiqni Psychologis in Theologia Revelata Usu (Rinteln, 1779): Versuch eines … Continue reading “Rullmann, Georg Wilhelm”

Ruling Elders Among Presbyterian churches there are generally two classes of elders teaching and ruling elders. SEE ELDER; SEE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

rulers of the world of this darkness One of the several terms Saint Paul (Ephesians 6) applies to the evil spirits, whose leader is the “prince of darkness”. As a consequence of original sin the world had been given over to the “world-rulers of this darkness,” but by the redeeming death of Christ it was … Continue reading “rulers of the world of this darkness”

Rulers Of The City RULERS OF THE CITY.EV [Note: English Version.] tr. [Note: translate or translation.] in Act 17:6; Act 17:8 of the Gr. politarchai, which was the special local title of the magistrates of Thessalonica. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Rulers of the City See RULER, 1, (8), 2, (2), 3, (5). Fuente: … Continue reading “Rulers of the City”