Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Rosenthal, David Augustus, Dr. a German writer of ecclesiastical history, was born of Jewish parentage at Neisse, in Silesia, in the year 1812. Having finished his preparatory studies at the gymnasium, he entered the University of Breslau for the study of medicine. After having been promoted as doctor of medicine, he settled at Breslau, and … Continue reading “Rosenthal, David Augustus, Dr.”

Rosenroth SEE KNORR VON ROSENORIOTH. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Rosenmuller, Johann Georg the father of the preceding, a prominent theologian, preacher, and writer of Germany in the close of the last and the beginning of the present century, was born of humble parentage Dec. 18, 1736. Unusual talents secured for him assistance by which he was enabled to procure an education at Nuremberg and … Continue reading “Rosenmuller, Johann Georg”

Rosenmuller, Ernst Friedrich Karl a noted German Orientalist, who contributed largely to the advancement of our acquaintance with the Shemitic languages, literature, and customs. He was the oldest son of the rationalist theologian Johann Georg Rosenmller (q.v.), and was born Dec. 10, 1768. The various positions held by his father introduced him to learned studies … Continue reading “Rosenmuller, Ernst Friedrich Karl”

Rosenkreuz SEE ROSICRUCIANS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Rosenkranz, Johann Karl Friedrich a Protestant theologian and philosopher of Germany, was born April 23, 1805, at Magdeburg. He studied at different universities, and commenced his academical career at Halle in 1828. In 1831 he was appointed professor, and was called to Konigsberg in 1833, where he died, June 14, 1879. In his philosophical system … Continue reading “Rosenkranz, Johann Karl Friedrich”

Rosenkrans, Joseph a Presbyterian minister, was born at Wallpack, N.J., Nov. 13, 1812. He received his education at Amherst College, Mass., and Union College, Schenectady, N.Y.; studied theology in the Union Theological Seminary, New York city; and was ordained by New York Third Presbytery in 1842 as pastor of the Church in Bethlehem, N.Y. He … Continue reading “Rosenkrans, Joseph”

Rosenkrans, Cyrus E. a Presbyterian minister, was born at Wallpack, N.J., March 12, 1809. He graduated at Amherst College, Mass.; studied divinity in the Union Theological Seminary, New York city; and was licensed and ordained by New York Third Presbytery April 8, 1842. He entered upon his labors as a minister in the West, at … Continue reading “Rosenkrans, Cyrus E.”

Rosenfeldt, Frederick John a missionary of the Episcopal Church, was born of Jewish parents Feb. 10, 1804, at Mitau, in Courland, Russia. According to the custom of that country, Rosenfeldt was instructed in the religion of Rabbinism, and when ten years old he was taken to Berditschev for further instruction in the Talmud. One of … Continue reading “Rosenfeldt, Frederick John”

Rosenfelders SEE ROSENFELD, HANS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature