Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Rohrbacher, Rene Francois Church historian. Born in 1789 in Langatte, France; died in 1856 in Paris, France. He was ordained in 1812, and after doing parish work for a while at Luneville, he joined the Congregation of Saint Peter founded by the brothers De Lamennais, and for eight years directed the theological and philosophical studies … Continue reading “Rohrbacher, Rene Francois”

Rohr, Johann Friedrich a prominent rationalist, was born July 30, 1777, at Rossbach, on the Saale, of humble parents, and early displayed mental qualities which induced his friends to provide him with opportunities for study. He was thus enabled to enter Leipsic University as a student of theology, and while there attended the lectures of … Continue reading “Rohr, Johann Friedrich”

Rohini in Hindu mythology, is the name of one of the daughters of Daksha, said to be the favorite wife of Chandra (or the Moon, which in Sanscrit, as in German, is masculine). She is the bright star of the Bull’s eye, called in Arabic Aldebaran (or Al Dabarhn). Other stars regarded as the sisters … Continue reading “Rohini”

Rohgah (Heb. Rohgah’, , also written , clamor; Sept. v.r. ), the second named of the four sons of Shamer, of the tribe of Asher (1Ch 7:34), and fifth in descent from that patriarch. B.C. perhaps cir. 1658. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Rohgah 1Ch 7:34. Fuente: Fausset’s Bible Dictionary Rohgah ROHGAH.An … Continue reading “Rohgah”

Rohault de Fleury A family of French architects and archaeologists of the nineteenth century, of which the most distinguished member was Charles Rohault de Fleury, b. in Paris 23 July, 1801; d. there 11 August, 1875. After a scientific course pursued at the Ecole Polytechnique at Paris, he studied sculpture, but abandoned this study for … Continue reading “Rohault de Fleury”

Rohan, Louis-Rene-Edouard Prince of Guemene, a French prelate, was born at Paris, Sept. 25, 1734. His education was carried on at the College of Plessis and the Seminary of Saint-Magloire. In 1760 he was elected coadjutor to his uncle, the bishop of Strasburg. with the title of bishop of Canopus in partibus, in which position … Continue reading “Rohan, Louis-Rene-Edouard”

Rohan, Ferdinand-Maximilien-Meriadec Prince of Guemene, brother of Louis, was born at Paris, Nov. 7, 1738. He studied at the Sorbonne. was prior of the faculty of theology, and received the degree of doctor. He was grand provost of the chapter of Strasburg and abbe of Mouzon, when in 1759 Louis XV gave him the archbishopric … Continue reading “Rohan, Ferdinand-Maximilien-Meriadec”

Rohan, Armand Jules de archbishop of Rheims, was born at Paris, Feb. 10, 1695. At an early age he entered the chapter of Strasburg, received in 1715 the abbey of Gard, and in 1730 that of Gorze. As the colnclavist of cardinal Rohan, he assisted in the election of Innocent XIII, and was afterwards made … Continue reading “Rohan, Armand Jules de”

Rohan, Armand-Gaston-Maximilien de Cardinal, was born at Paris, June 26, 1674. In 1690 he was canon of Strasburg, and in 1701 was chosen coadjutor of the prince-bishop Egon of Furstenberg, with the title of bishop of Tiberias in partibus. After the death of his superior he was titulary of the diocese, in 1712 became cardinal, … Continue reading “Rohan, Armand-Gaston-Maximilien de”

Rohan, Armand de called the Cardinal de Soubise, grand-nephew of Gastonl, was born at Paris, Dec. 1, 1717. In 1736 he became abbe of St. Epore, and in 1737 abbe of Lure and Murback. March 21, 1739, he was elected rector of the faculty of arts at Paris, and in 1741 he was made doctor … Continue reading “Rohan, Armand de”