Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Roman Academies Societies founded at Rome for the encouragement of scientific, literary, and. artistic pursuits, and for promoting higher religious studies. Those founded by, or under the protection of, the popes are: “Pontificia Accademia dei Nuovi Lincei” (1847; scientific); “Pontificia Accademia degli Arcadi” (1690; literary); “Pontificia Accademia Romana di Archeologia” (1816; archeology); “Pontificia Accademia dei … Continue reading “Roman Academies”

Roman ( ), a citizen of the Roman empire (q.v.) (1Ma 8:1; 1Ma 8:23-29; 1Ma 12:16; 1Ma 14:40; 1Ma 15:16; 2Ma 8:10; 2Ma 8:36; 2Ma 11:34; Joh 11:48; Act 2:10; Act 16:21; Act 16:37-38; Act 22:25-29; Act 23:27; Act 25:16; Act 28:17). Such persons, wherever born, were entitled to special privileges. SEE CITIZENSHIP. Fuente: Cyclopedia … Continue reading “Roman”

Romamtiezer [Romam’ti-e’zer] Son of Heman: he was appointed to the service of song. 1Ch 25:4; 1Ch 25:31. Fuente: Concise Bible Dictionary Romamtiezer Romam’ti-e’zer. One of the fourteen sons of Heman. 1Ch 25:4, 1Ch 25:31. (B.C. about 1014). Fuente: Smith’s Bible Dictionary

Romamti-ezer (Heb. id. [for Romamti’ E’zer], , or 8 88, heights of help; Sept. , v.r. , ), the tenth named of the fourteen sons of Heman, the king’s seer in the time of David. He was chief of the twenty-fourth section of the singers, and his family, consisting of twelve persons, were among those … Continue reading “Romamti-Ezer”

Romaine, William an English divine and writer, was born at Hartlepool, county of Durham, Sept. 25, 1714, and was the son of a Frenlch Protestant who took refuge in England upon the revocation of the Edict of Nantes. Romaine attended school at Houghton-le-Spring for seven years, and then entered Hertford College, Oxford, in 1730 (or … Continue reading “Romaine, William”

Romaic (Or Modern Greek) Version Romaic, or Moderm Greek, is the vernacular language of about 2,000,000 descendants of the ancient Greeks dispersed throughout the Turkish empire, as well as of the inhabitants of the modern kingdom of Greece. In this vernacular several versions of the New Test. exist. The earliest was printed at Geneva in … Continue reading “Romaic (Or Modern Greek) Version”

Roma the personification of the city of Rome, and as such called Dea Roma. She was represented clad in a long robe, and with a helmet, in a sitting posture, strongly resembling the figures of the Greek Athena. She was in reality the genius of the city of Rome, and was worshipped as such from … Continue reading “Roma”

Rolph, Thomas Surgeon, b. 1800; d. at Portsmouth, 17 Feb., 1858. He was a younger son of Dr. Thomas Rolph and Frances his wife, and brother of John Rolph, the Canadian insurgent. Having qualified as a surgeon, he began to practice in Crutchedfriars, where he came into conflict with the Anglican rector of St. Olave, … Continue reading “Rolph, Thomas”

Rolls Series A collection of historical materials of which the general scope is indicated by its official title, “The Chronicles and Memorials of Great Britain and Ireland during the Middle Ages”. The publication of the series was undertaken by the British Government in accordance with a scheme submitted in 1857 by the Master of the … Continue reading “Rolls Series”

ROLLS of prophecy Isa 8:1; Jer 36:2; Eze 2:9; Eze 3:1; Zec 5:1 Fuente: Thompson Chain-Reference Bible