Rock of Ages See AGES, ROCK OF; ISAIAH, VII. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Rock Of Ages Isa 26:4 (margin). (a) This type represents the Lord JESUS in His strength and permanency. Those of every age may trust in Him. People who are of any age from youth to the aged may safely put their … Continue reading “Rock Of Ages”
Rock Hyrax
Rock Hyrax See Rock Badger Fuente: Plants Animals Of Bible
Rock Goat
Rock Goat See Sheep Fuente: Plants Animals Of Bible
Rock, Daniel
Rock, Daniel Priest and ecclesiologist. Born on 31 August 1799 in Liverpool, England; died on 28 November 1871 in London, England. Author of Hierurgia, or the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, and The Church of Our Fathers; the latter, treating of the Sarum Rite and medieval observances, in profoundly influenced liturgical study in England. Fuente: … Continue reading “Rock, Daniel”
Rock-Badger
Rock Badger Rock Badger. The rock badger or rock hyrax is a rabbit-sized furry animal. With short ears, sharp teeth, and black-button eyes, it resembles an overgrown guinea pig (Lev 11:5); (coney, KJV, NIV). “The rock badgers are a feeble folk, yet they make their homes in the crags,” says (Pro 30:26), holding them up … Continue reading “Rock-Badger”
Rock
Rock (, Rom 9:33, 1Pe 2:8, 1Co 10:4, Rev 6:15-16; cf. Act 27:29, Jud 1:12) Of the physical features of Palestine, rocks form a conspicuous part. Rock walls and escarpments, deep gorges and desolate crags, caves, fastnesses, and mighty boulders, are common in many portions of the country. Allusions to them on the part of … Continue reading “Rock”
Rochus
Rochus a carver of San Lucar, Spain, whose principal business was to make images of saints and other popish idols. Convinced of the errors of Romanism, he embraced the Protestant faith, and followed the business of seal engraver only. An image of the Virgin had been retained as a sign, and a papal inquisitor passing … Continue reading “Rochus”
Rochette, Désir&é Raoul
Rochette, Dsir& Raoul Usually known as Raoul-Rochette, a French archæologist, b. at St. Amand (Cher), 9 March, 1789; d. in Paris, 3 June, 1854. His father was a physician. He made his classical studies the lyceum of Bourges, and then took up post-graduate work in the Ecole Normale Supérieure in Paris. In 1810, he obtained … Continue reading “Rochette, Désir&é Raoul”
Rochet
rochet An over-tunic, usually of white linen or cotton, reaching to the knees, with tight-fitting sleeves, which, like the hem, are embroidered or trimmed; a non-official vestment worn by prelates. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Rochet An over-tunic usually made of fine white linen (cambric; fine cotton material is also allowed), and reaching to the knees. … Continue reading “Rochet”
Rochester, New York, diocese of
Rochester, New York, diocese of Comprises the counties of Monroe, Livingston, Wayne, Ontario, Seneca, Cayuga, Yates, Steuben, Chemung, Tioga, Schuyler, and Tompkins. Originally part of the diocese of Buffalo, and in the early days of its history under the spiritual jurisdiction of the Jesuits, who had flourishing missions throughout the section. Diocese founded on 3 … Continue reading “Rochester, New York, diocese of”