Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Ritter, Karl an eminent German geographer, was born Aug. 7, 1779, in Quedlinburg, Prussia. He studied at Halle, and after traveling in Switzerland, France, and Italy, was appointed professor extraordinary of geography at the University of Berlin in 1820. He was also director of studies of the military school. Ritter was the founder of general … Continue reading “Ritter, Karl”

Ritter, Joseph Ignaz a Roman Catholic divine, was born at Schweinitz, in Silesia, April 12, 1787. In 1811 he received his first orders; in 1813 he was chaplain at Grottkau; in 1818 at Berlin; and from thence he was called, in 1823, as ordinary professor of theology to Bonn. In 1830 he was created doctor … Continue reading “Ritter, Joseph Ignaz”

Ritter, Joseph Ignatius Historian, b. at Schweinitz, Silesia, 12 April, 1787; d. at Breslau, 5 Jan., 1857. He pursued his philosophical and theological studies at the University of Breslau, was ordained priest in 1811, and for several years was engaged in pastoral work. An annotated translation of St. John Chrysostom’s treatise on the priesthood not … Continue reading “Ritter, Joseph Ignatius”

Ritter, Heinrich a philosophical writer of Germany, was born at Zerbst, November 11, 1791. He commenced his academical career at Berlin in 1817, was professor of philosophy in 1824, in 1833 at Kiel, in 1837 at Gottingen, and died Feb. 2, 1869, doctor of theology. He wrote, Der Paintheismus und die Halb-Kantianer (Berlin, 1827): Ueber … Continue reading “Ritter, Heinrich”

Ritter, Erasmus a Bavarian, the Reformer of Schaffhausen, lived in the middle of the 16th century. He was at first opposed to the Reformation, and, being possessed of oratorical talents, was invited to Schaffhausen in 1522 to confront Seb. Hofmeister (q.v.); but being led to study the Scriptures in the progress of his work, he … Continue reading “Ritter, Erasmus”

Rittangelius, Or Rithangel, John Stephen a German writer of the 17th century, was a native of Forchheim, in the bishopric of Bamberg, and is said by some writers to have been born a Jew; but others assert that he was first a Roman Catholic, then a Jew, and lastly a Lutheran. This, however, is certain … Continue reading “Rittangelius, Or Rithangel, John Stephen”

Ritschlianism Ritschlianism is a peculiar conception of the nature and scope of Christianity, widely held in modern Protestantism, especially in Germany. Its founder was the Protestant theologian, Albrecht Ritschl (born at Berlin, 25 March, 1822; died at Göttingen, 20 March, 1889). Having completed his studies in the gymnasium at Stettin, where his father resided as … Continue reading “Ritschlianism”

Ritschl, Georg Karl Benjamin an eminent minister of the evangelical Church of Prussia, was born Nov. 1, 1783, at Erfurt. He studied theology at Erfurt and Jena, was licensed to preach in 1802, and came to Berlin in 1804, serving first as a private tutor, next as an adjunct professor in a gymnasium, and finally … Continue reading “Ritschl, Georg Karl Benjamin”

Rithmah (Heb. Rithmah’, , heath; Sept. ), the seventeenth station of the Hebrews in the wilderness (Num 33:18-19). About half a day’s journey south from Wady Kiseima, SEE AZMON is found a valley called Wady Rithimath, or Wady Abu-Retemat. Rothem literally is a broom bush; hence Rithmah, the region of the brush or heath, and … Continue reading “Rithmah”

Rites Of Baptism SEE BAPTIST, CEREMONIES OF. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature