Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Rokewode, John Gage Born 13 Sept., 1786; died at Claughton Hall, Lancashire, 14 Oct., 1842. He was the fourth son of Sir Thomas Gage of Hengrave, and took the name Rokewode in 1838 when he succeeded to the Rokewode estates. He was educated at Stonyhurst, and having studied law under Charles Butler he was called … Continue reading “Rokewode, John Gage”

Rokeby, William an Irish prelate, was a native of Rokeby, in Yorkshire, and a doctor of the canon law. He was a brother to Sir Richard Rokeby, lord treasurer of Ireland. He received his early education at Rotheram and finished at Oxford, when he was presented by the monks of Lewes, in 1487, to the … Continue reading “Rokeby, William”

Rok, Or Roc in Persian mythology, was an immense bird, so large that it bore elephants to its young in the nest. An egg of this monster once fell from its nest on the Albordshi, and with its fluid overflowed thirty-six towns and villages. Legends resembling this fable are met with everywhere; but it is … Continue reading “Rok, Or Roc”

Rojas y Zorrilla, Francisco de Spanish dramatic poet, b. at Toledo, 4 Oct., 1607; d. 1680. Authentic information regarding the events of his life is rather fragmentary, but he probably studied at the Universities of Toledo and Salamanca, and for a time followed a military career. When only twenty-five he was well known as a … Continue reading “Rojas y Zorrilla, Francisco de”

Roimus ( ), a Jew who returned to Jerusalem from Babylon with Zerubbabel (1Es 5:8); evidently the REHUM SEE REHUM (q.v.) of the Heb. texts (Ezr 2:2; Neh 7:7). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Roimus ROIMUS (1Es 5:8).See Rehum, 1. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Roimus roi-mus (, Rhoeimos; Codex Alexandrinus … Continue reading “Roimus”

Rohumon the great serpent, an idol of the Caribbeans. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Rohtlieb, Johannes a Lutheran theologian of Sweden, was born in Germany in 1806. Educated at German universities, he was in 1833 made assistant pastor of the German Church of St. Gertrude, at Stockholm, and in 1839, on the death of the pastor, succeeded to his office, by appointment of the king. In 1853 Rohtlieb became … Continue reading “Rohtlieb, Johannes”

Rohrich, Timotheus Wilhellm a Protestant theologian of Germany, was born at Alt-Eckendorf in 1802. He studied at Strasburg and Gottingen, and performed the ministerial functions at Furdenheim, in Alsace. In 1837 he was called as pastor to Strasburg, and died in 1860. Rohrich published, Geschichte der Reformation in Elsass und besonders in Strassburg (1830-32, 3 … Continue reading “Rohrich, Timotheus Wilhellm”

Rohrer, Franz one of the best historical scholars of Switzerland, was born at Stanz in 1832, and studied theology at the universities of Freiburg and Tubingen. He was ordained in 1856, and was for some time pastor of Kerns. His chief attention, however, was given to historical research, which his subsequent position as librarian at … Continue reading “Rohrer, Franz”

Rohrbacher, Rn& François Ecclesiastical historian, b. at Langatte (Langd) in the present Diocese of Metz, 27 September, 1789; d. in Paris, 17 January, 1856. He studied for several months at Sarrebourg and Phalsebourg (Pfalzburg) and at the age of seventeen had completed his Classical studies. He taught for three years at the college of Phalsebourg; … Continue reading “Rohrbacher, Rén&é François”