Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Ring, Fishermans is that worn by the pope as the descendant of Peter, with an engraving of Peter casting his net. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Ring (In Matrimony) Originally the gift of the ring was made at the time of espousal, and not at the solemnization of marriage. Calroer (Ritual. Eccles.) traces the origin of the marriage ring to the 10th century. He supposes it to have been introduced in imitation of the ring worn by bishops, and to have … Continue reading “Ring (In Matrimony)”

Ring (In Investitures) A ring was anciently given to bishops on their consecration with these words: Accipe annulum discretionis et honoris, fidei signum, etc. The ring was emblematical of his espousal to the Church, in imitation of the ancient ceremony of presenting a ring on the espousal of parties in marriage. It was called the … Continue reading “Ring (In Investitures)”

Ring (In Espousals) In early times it was customary for the man, together with other espousal gifts, to give the woman a ring as a further token and testimonial of the contract. This ceremony was used by the Romans before the introduction of Christianity, and in some measure admitted by the Jews, whence it was … Continue reading “Ring (In Espousals)”

Ring (In Attire) The practice of wearing rings has been widely prevalent in different countries and at different periods. They have been used to decorate the arms, legs, feet, toes, fingers, nose, and ears. The most general and most distinguished use of rings is on the finger. In ancient times the ring was a symbol … Continue reading “Ring (In Attire)”

Ring Rings on the fingers were among the ornaments worn by Jews, both by men (Gen 38:18; Gen 38:25; Gen 41:42, Luk 15:22) and by women (Isa 3:21). A warning against the wearing of rings by Christians is given in Apost. Const. i. 3. That it was needed we can see from the fact that … Continue reading “Ring”

Rinda in Norse mythology, was one of Odin’s wives, the mother of Wali, who became so strong in a single night that he was able to slay Hoeder, the murderer of Balder. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Rinck, Wilhelm Friedrich a Protestant theologian of Germany, was born at Dietlingen, near Pforzheim, February 9, 1793. In 1813 he was pastor of the German evangelical congregation at Venice, in 1821 at Bischoffingen, in 1827 at Eyringen, in 1835 at Grenzach, Baden, and died in 1856. He is the author of, Lehrbegraif von den heiligen … Continue reading “Rinck, Wilhelm Friedrich”

Rinck, Heinrich Wilhelm a Lutheran minister of Germany, was born in 1822 at Bischofingen, Baden. For some time inspector of the “Evangelical Society” at Elberfeld, he was in 1855 elected pastor of the Lutheran congregation, and died in January, 1881. He is the author of, Die christliche Glaubenslehre, schriftgemass dargestellt (Basle, 1854): Vom Zustande nach … Continue reading “Rinck, Heinrich Wilhelm”

Rinck, Friedrich Theodor a Lutheran theologian of Germany, was, born April 8, 1770, at Stave, Pomerania. He commenced his academical career in 1792 at Kinigsberg, was in 1800 professor of theology, in 1801 first preacher at Dantzic, and died April 27, 1821, doctor of theology. He is the author of, De Linguarum Orientalium cum Graeca … Continue reading “Rinck, Friedrich Theodor”