Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Roh, Peter Born at Conthey (Gunthis) in the canton of Valais (French Switzerland), 14 August, 1811; d. at Bonn, 17 May, 1872. Up to his thirteenth year he spoke only French, so that he had to learn German from a German priest in the vicinity before he was able to begin his gymnasial studies in … Continue reading “Roh, Peter”

Rognon, Louis a Protestant theologian of France, was born at Lyons, February 4, 1826. Having completed his studies, he was successive pastor at Vals (1850), Montpellier (1852), and Paris (1861). He died April 15, 1869, leaving Melanges Philosophiques, Religieux et Litteraires, and Sermons (Paris, 1870). See Lichtenberger, Encyclop. des Sciences Religieuses, s.v. (B.P.) Fuente: Cyclopedia … Continue reading “Rognon, Louis”

Rogerus a Scotch prelate, was witness to a charter dated March 4, 1328, at Ross. See Keith, Scottish Bishops, page 187. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Rogers, William Matticks a Congregational minister, was born on the island of Alderney. Sept. 10, 1806. His name was Samuel M. Ellen Kittle, which was changed to Rogers after he became a preacher. When ten years of age he was brought to the United States, and lived with his uncle, Capt. W. M. Rogers, at … Continue reading “Rogers, William Matticks”

Rogers, William, D.D. a Baptist minister, was born at Newport, R.I., July 22, 1751. He entered the Rhode Island College in 1765, and was licensed to preach in August, 1771. In May following he was ordained pastor of the Baptist Church in Philadelphia. In 1776 he became chaplain of the army of Pennsylvania, and from … Continue reading “Rogers, William, D.D.”

Rogers, Timothy (1) an English clergyman, was born in 1589, became preacher of Essex, and died in 1650. He wrote, Righteous Man’s Evidences (Lond. 1619, 8vo; 12th ed. 1637): Roman Eucharist (ibid. 1621, 4to; 1631, 24mo): Good News from Heaven: A Faithful Friend True to the Soul: Christian’s Jewel of Faith. See Chester, John Rogers … Continue reading “Rogers, Timothy (2)”

Rogers, Thomas (1) an English divine, was a native of Chelsea, and entered Christ Church in 1568. He was A.M. in 1576; chaplain to Bancroft, bishop of London, and in 1581 rector of Horinger, Suffolk, where he was held in great esteem. He died Feb. 22, 1616. Among his many works are, The Anatomie of … Continue reading “Rogers, Thomas (2)”

Rogers, Richard an English Puritan minister, was born about 1550, and entered the ministry in 1575. He preached through the eastern counties of England forty-three years, suffering molestation from the officers, but acquiring considerable prominence among the dissenting divines. He died at Weathersfield, Essex, April 21, 1618. His publications include Seven Treatises (Lond. 1605, fol. … Continue reading “Rogers, Richard”

Rogers, Nehemiah an English divine (said by some to have been a great-grandson of John Rogers the martyr), was born in 1594. He was minister of Doddinghurst, Essex, and died in 1660. He published, Expositions of the Parables (1620- 62): Exposition of St. Luk 10:5-11 (1658, 4to), and other works. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological … Continue reading “Rogers, Nehemiah”

Rogers, Nathaniel a Congregational minister, was born at Haverhill, Suffolk, England, in 1598. He was educated at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, and, after serving for two years as a domestic chaplain, became Dr. Barkham’s assistant at Bocking, Essex, where he remained for five years; and obtaining the living of Assington, Suffolk, he continued there until June … Continue reading “Rogers, Nathaniel”