Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Roll (Noun and Verb) “to roll away” (apo, “from,” kulio, “to roll;” cp. Eng., “cylinder,” etc.), is used of the sepulchre stone, Mat 28:2; Mar 16:3 (Mar 16:4 in some mss.; see No. 2); Luk 24:2. In the Sept., Gen 29:3, Gen 29:8, Gen 29:10. “to roll up or back” (ana), is found in the … Continue reading “Roll (Noun and Verb)”

ROLL See BOOK. Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Roll See Scroll. Fuente: Dictionary of the Apostolic Church roll (Latin: rotulus) A long narrow strip of papyrus or parchment, written on one side, wound like a window-shade about its staff; the earliest “volume” of which we know. In the 4th and 5th centuries these rolls … Continue reading “Roll”

Rolin, Jean Cardinal, was born in 1408. At twenty-two he was canon and archdeacon. In 1431 he became bishop of Chalons, which see he exchanged in 1436 for that of Autun. He obtained the purple in 1449, and continued to add to the number of his benefices and lived in luxury. He gained possession by … Continue reading “Rolin, Jean”

Rolfus, Hermann Catholic educationist, b. at Freiburg, 24 May, 1821; d. at Buhl, near Offenburg, 27 October, 1896. After attending the gymnasium at Freiburg, he studied theology and philology at the university there from 1840 to 1843, and was ordained priest on 31 August, 1844. After he had served for brief periods at various places, … Continue reading “Rolfus, Hermann”

Rolf in Norse mythology, was one of the most celebrated kings of Denmark, who was induced to adopt the surname Kraki by the following occurrence. A poor youth named Voeggur went to the palace and looked steadily at the king, until asked why he gazed so long, when he responded that he had heard that … Continue reading “Rolf”

Rolduc (RODA DUCIS, also Roda, Closterroda or Hertogenrade). Located in S. E. Limburg, Netherlands. It became an Augustinian abbey in 1104 under Ven. Ailbertus, a priest, son of Ammoricus, a nobleman of Antoing, Flanders. Ailbertus is said to have been guided by a vision towards this chosen spot, which was in the domain of Count … Continue reading “Rolduc”

Roldan, Pedro a Spanish sculptor, was born in 1624 at Seville. He studied at Rome, where he was a member of the Academy of St. Luke. Roldan executed a great number of works in Madrid and at Seville, the best of which is a Christ on the Cross. He died in 1700. Fuente: Cyclopedia of … Continue reading “Roldan, Pedro”

Roldan, Luisa daughter of the following, was born in 1654, and became a distinguished artist. She assisted her father in many of his works, was pensioned by Philip IV, and confided with much of the work upon the Escurial. Her principal productions are the statues of Mater Dolorosa, John the Evangelist, and St. Thomas. She … Continue reading “Roldan, Luisa”

Roland de Lattre Last and greatest of the Netherland School of composers, born Mons, Belgium, c.1532; died Munich, Germany, 1594. Brought to Italy early by his patron, Ferdinand de Gonzaga, he became choirmaster at Saint John Lateran. He finally settled in Munich as director of chamber-music, 1556-1567, and chapel master, 1560, to Albert V, Duke … Continue reading “Roland de Lattre”

Roland in Frankish legends, was a celebrated hero belonging to the circle of Charlemagne’s paladins. He was of enormous size, and so strong that he could pull up the tallest pine by the roots, and use it as a walking stick and club. His sword split a block of marble without injuring its edge. The … Continue reading “Roland”