Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Rosenfeld, Samson Wolf rabbi of Bamberg, was born Jan. 26, 1780, at Uhlefeld, in Bavaria. At the age of thirteen he entered the Jewish academy at Furth, where, besides the Talmud, he studied the philosophical writings of Maimonides, Albo, and others. At the age of nineteen he returned to his native place, and continued his … Continue reading “Rosenfeld, Samson Wolf”

Rosenfeld, Hans a German impostor who set himself up as the Messiah, about the year 1763, in Prussia, declaring that Jesus Christ and his apostles were impostors, and that Frederick the Great was the Evil One, whom Rosenfeld was to depose. He taught that he was to govern the world, assisted by a council of … Continue reading “Rosenfeld, Hans”

Rosenbaum, Johann Joseph a Roman Catholic theologian of Germany, was born in 1797. In 185 he was professor of dogmatics in the clerical seminary at Treves, in 1842 pastor at Andernac, in 1862 member of the chapter at Treves, and died April 13, 1867, doctor of theology. He was one of the founders of the … Continue reading “Rosenbaum, Johann Joseph”

Rosenbach, Johann Georg a journeyman spurmaker of Heilbronn, in Wurtemberg, who became one of the most prominent fanatics of the last century. Converted to God, as he thought, by the reading of Pietistic works, he forsook his handicraft in 1703, and traversed the cities of Central Germany, preaching and holding devotional meetings. He secured the … Continue reading “Rosenbach, Johann Georg”

Rosenau (Hungarian ROZSNYÓ; Latin ROSNAVIENSIS). Diocese in Hungary, suffragan of Eger, established by Maria Theresa, in 1775-76. In 1636 Cardinal Peter Pázmány proposed to establish a distinct see for this part of Hungary, where the Catholic Faith was almost dead. Pázmány’s death intervened, and nothing was done until Maria Theresa took up the plan. In … Continue reading “Rosenau”

Rosen, Friedrich Augustus a celebrated Oriental scholar, was born in Hanover, Sept. 2, 1805, and entered Leipsic University in 1822, where he devoted himself to the study of the Biblico-Oriental languages. He went to Berlin in 1824, and studied Sanskrit under Bopp. He was subsequently called to the London University as professor of Oriental literature, … Continue reading “Rosen, Friedrich Augustus”

Rosemary, Use Of At Funerals The early Christians rejected the use of the cypress at funerals, as used by the heathen, and substituted rosemary. The heathen, having no thoughts of a future life, but believing that the bodies of the dead would lie forever in the grave, made use of cypress, which is a tree … Continue reading “Rosemary, Use Of At Funerals”

Rosellini, Ipolito an Italian antiquary, was born at Pisa, Aug. 13, 1800. In 1821 he received the degree of doctor of theology, and afterwards studied at Bologna under Mezzofanti; and taught in the University of Pisa. At the time of the discoveries of Champollion, in 1825, Rosellini became interested in the study of hieroglyphics, and, … Continue reading “Rosellini, Ipolito”

Roselli (Or Rosselli), Matteo an Italian painter, descended from the preceding, was born at Florence in 1578. He studied under Gregorio Pagani, and after the death of his master finished several of his uncompleted pictures. He decorated the Clementine Chapel. Some of his paintings are, the Manger, the Trinity, the Crucifixion of St. Andrew, and … Continue reading “Roselli (Or Rosselli), Matteo”

Roselli (Or Rosselli), Cosimo an Italian painter, was born of a noble family at Florence in 1439, and studied under Neri di Bicci and Fra Angeli. He decorated what is called the Chapel of the Miracle at Sant Ambrogio, and in 1476 aided in decorating the Sistine Chapel at Rome, where he had charge of … Continue reading “Roselli (Or Rosselli), Cosimo”