Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Robinson, Edward, D.D., LL.D. the most German among English-speaking scholars, whose classical and invaluable work on Palestine has made his name as well known in Germany and England as in his native laud, was of Puritan descent, and inherited the piety, energy, love of liberty, and high moral principle of the settlers of New England. … Continue reading “Robinson, Edward, D.D., LL.D.”

Robinson, David a Presbyterian minister, was born in Croppuck Township, Washington Co., Pa., about the year 1808. He graduated at Washington College, studied theology in the Western Seminary, Allegheny City, was licensed by Washington Presbytery in 1841, and ordained and installed as pastor of Mill Creek Church, Hookstown, April 19, 1842. This relation existed until … Continue reading “Robinson, David”

Robinson, Charles G. a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born in Newville, N.Y., in 1822, and when nineteen years of age was converted. Although early impressed that it was his duty to preach, he endeavored by diligent attention to other duties to pacify his conscience. At length he yielded, and was received on … Continue reading “Robinson, Charles G.”

Robinson, Benjamin a learned Presbyterian minister, was born at Derby, England, in 1666. He became pastor at Findern. Derbyshire, in 1688, from which place he removed to Hungerford, Berkshire. He was settled at Little St. Helen’s, London, in 1700, and died in 1724. He wrote, A Review of the Causes of Liturgies, etc. (Lond. 1710, … Continue reading “Robinson, Benjamin”

Robins, Sanderson an English clergyman, was rector of St. James’s Church, Dover, afterwards vicar of St. Peter’s, in the isle of Thanet, and rural dean. He died in 1862. His principal works are, The Church Schoolmaster (Lond. 1850, 12mo): Agument for the Royal Supremacy (ibid. 1851, 8vo): Evidence of Scripture against the Claims of the … Continue reading “Robins, Sanderson”

Robing room a room attached to a church for the keeping of the vestments and sacred vessels, called also VESTRY SEE VESTRY (q.v.). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Robigus in Roman mythology, was a deity who averted mildew from growing harvests, and was venerated by the rustic population. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

ROBES See GARMENTS. Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Robes a term denoting, in general, the ecclesiastical garments worn by the clergy when performing the offices of the Church. More strictly it applies to the black gown and the dress worn by a bishop. In early times this badge was so essential that writers often … Continue reading “Robes”

Robertson, William, D.D. often called Principal Robertson, a celebrated Scottish historian, was born at Borthwick, county of Mid-Lothian, Scotland, Sept. 19, 1721. His father, the Rev. William Robertson, was minister at Borthwick when his son was born, and afterwards at the Grey Friars’ Church, Edinburgh. After a preparatory course at the school of Dalkeith, and … Continue reading “Robertson, William, D.D.”

Robertson, Wesley a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born in New Providence, N.J. He was converted in 1828, and united with the Church. In 1834 he received license as a local preacher, and in 1836 was received on probation in the Philadelphia Conference. He labored with great acceptability, being instrumental in the conversion … Continue reading “Robertson, Wesley”