Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Ruckert, Leopold Immanuel a Protestant theologian of Germany, was born in 1797 at Grosshennersdorf, near Herrnhut, Upper Lusatia. He studied theology and philosophy at Leipsic, was for some time deacon at his native place, and published, in 1821, De Ratione Tractandae Theologiae Dogmaticae. In 1825 he was appointed teacher at the Gymnasium of Zittau, and … Continue reading “Ruckert, Leopold Immanuel”

Ruckert, Friedrich an Orientalist, and one of the greatest German poets of the 19th century, was born at Schweinfurt, May 16, 1789. He studied at Jena, commenced his academical career in 1811, was professor of Oriental languages at Erlangen in 1826, and in 1841 at Berlin. He retired in 1846 to his country seat at … Continue reading “Ruckert, Friedrich”

Ruckersfelder, August Friedrich a German Orientalist, who died Oct. 15, 1799, at Bremen, where he retired in 1753 from his position as doctor and professor of theology and Oriental languages at the gymnasium in Deventer, is the author of Dissertatio Inaug. Exegetica ad Psalmos 78:21-23 (Deventer, 1755): Descriptio Codicis Hebroei Manuscripti Daventriensis in his Sylloge … Continue reading “Ruckersfelder, August Friedrich”

Ruchrath, Johann called Von Wesel, a German reformer, was born at Oberwesel, on the Rhine, about 1410. He was professor of divinity at Erfurt, and afterwards preached at Worms for seventeen years. He was accused of heresy and tried before the Inquisition in 1479, but, to escape death or torture, recanted. Ruchrath died in 1481. … Continue reading “Ruchrath, Johann”

Ruchat, Abraham a Swiss ecclesiastical writer, was born about 1680. He was for a time pastor at Aubonne, but after 1721 taught belles lettres and philosophy in the Academy of Lausanne. He died Sept. 29, 1750. His principal works are, Grammatica Hebraica (Leyden, 1707): Abrege de l’Histoire Ecclesiastique du Pays de Vaud (Berne, 1707): Histoire … Continue reading “Ruchat, Abraham”

Ruby (Stone) Exo 28:17 (c) The first stone on the breastplate of the high priest was the ruby. It was red in color to represent the precious Blood of CHRIST. It bore the name of Reuben which has two meanings: “one who hears acceptably,” and “one who is the son.” All of this signifies that … Continue reading “Ruby (Stone)”

RUBY The oriental ruby is next in value, as a gem, to the diamond. Indeed, a ruby of this kind, above a certain size, is more valuable than a diamond of the same weight. The oriental ruby is a red variety of the sapphire its color is usually between a vivid cochineal and crimson. The … Continue reading “Ruby”

Rubruquis, Guillaume De SEE RUYSBROEK. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Rubruck, William (Also called William of Rubruck and less correctly Ruysbrock, Ruysbroek, and Rubruquis), Franciscan missionary and writer of travels; b. at Rubrouc in northern France probably about 1200; d. after 1256. He became closely connected with St. Louis (Louis IX) in Paris, accompanied him on his crusade, and was at Acre and Tripoli. Louis, … Continue reading “Rubruck, William”

rubrics (Latin: rubrica, red earth used by carpenters as chalk to mark wood; red titles of law announcements) Directive precepts or liturgical prescriptions found in the Missal and the Ritual to guide the priest in the execution of sacred rites, saying Mass, administering the Sacraments, etc.; so called because they are printed in red. Some … Continue reading “Rubrics”