Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Rot Pro 10:7 (b) This indicates that the work and reputation of ungodly men will become a stench in the nostrils of succeeding generations. Fuente: Wilson’s Dictionary of Bible Types

Roszfeld (In Latin, Rosinus), Johann a German antiquary, was born at Eisenach in 1551. He studied at Jena, and in 1579 became sub-director of the gymnasium at Ratisbon, but after a few years he gave up this position to enter the evangelical ministry, and preached at Naumburg, in Saxony, until his death by the plague, … Continue reading “Roszfeld (In Latin, Rosinus), Johann”

Roszell, Stephen Samuel, D.D a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, was born at Philadelphia, October 29, 1812. He graduated early from Augusta College, Kentucky, taught in Baltimore, Maryland, became professor in Dickinson College, joined the Baltimore Conference in 1838, and continued one of its distinguished preachers until laid aside by infirmity. He died … Continue reading “Roszell, Stephen Samuel, D.D”

Roszel, Stephen G. a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born in London County, Va., April 8, 1770. He was converted at the age of sixteen and soon after united with the Church. He entered the traveling connection in 1789, although, for some reason, his name is not found on the minutes until the … Continue reading “Roszel, Stephen G.”

Roszel, Stephen Asbury son of the following, was born in Georgetown, D.C., Feb. 18, 1811. At the age of seventeen he had made himself acquainted with the whole course of English and classical literature required for graduation from the best colleges. His conversion took place in his sixteenth year, and about the same time he … Continue reading “Roszel, Stephen Asbury”

Roswitha A celebrated nun-poetess of the tenth century, whose name has been given in various forms, ROSWITHA, HROTSWITHA, HROSVITHA, and HROTSUIT; born probably between 930 and 940, died about 1002. The interpretation of the name as clamor validus contains no doubt a reference to the bearer herself; this accounts for her being also called “the … Continue reading “Roswitha”

Rosweyde, Herbert a Dutch Jesuit and historian, was born at Utrecht, Jan. 22, 1569. At the age of twenty he entered the Society of Jesus, taught philosophy at Douai and Antwerp, and finally gave his whole time to the study of ecclesiastical antiquities, exploring the libraries of all Belgium to gain information on the subject. … Continue reading “Rosweyde, Herbert”

Rostock, University of Located in Mecklenburg-Schwerin, founded in the year 1419 through the united efforts of Dukes John IV and Albert V, and on 13 February of the same year granted a Bull of foundation by Pope Martin V. At first the university included only the three secular faculties; in 1432 a theological faculty was … Continue reading “Rostock, University of”

Rostock, Sebastian von Bishop of Breslau, b. at Grottkau, Silesia, 24 Aug. 1607; d. at Breslau, 9 June, 1671. He studied classics at Neisse and from 1627 to 1633, philosophy and theology at Olmutz. After his ordination to the priesthood in 1633 he was assigned to pastoral duty at Neisse, and was distinguished for his … Continue reading “Rostock, Sebastian von”

Rostagno, Francisco Gurico a minister of the Waldensian Church, was born in the year 1838 in the village of Prali, in the mountains of The Valleys. Delicate health prevented his going to school till he was about fifteen years of age; but, being a diligent student, he soon acquired the necessary requirements to make him … Continue reading “Rostagno, Francisco Gurico”