Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Rigby, John, Saint English martyr; b. about 1570 at Harrocks Hall, Eccleston, Lancashire; executed at St. Thomas Waterings, 21 June, 1600. He was the fifth or sixth son of Nicholas Rigby, by Mary, daughter of Oliver Breres of Preston. In the service of Sir Edmund Huddleston, at a time when his daughter, Mrs. Fortescue, being … Continue reading “Rigby, John, Saint”

Rigby, Alfred A. a Methodist Episcopal minister, of whose early history nothing is known. He fought in the Union army during the Rebellion, and it was while in military service that he connected himself with the Church. He was licensed to preach soon after his return from the war, and in 1870 was received on … Continue reading “Rigby, Alfred A.”

Rigaud, Stephen Jordan, D.D a colonial bishop of the Church of England, matriculated at Exeter College, Oxford; took the degree of B.A. in 1841; was ordained deacon in 1840 and presbyter in 1842; became fellow, tutor, and examiner of Exeter College in 184546; head master of Queen Elizabeth School, Ipswich, in 1850; and was consecrated … Continue reading “Rigaud, Stephen Jordan, D.D”

Rigand, Stephen Jordan, D.D. the eldest son of John Francis Rigand, was educated at, and afterwards fellow and tutor of, Exeter College, Oxford. He became second master of Westminster School, and headmaster of Ipswich School, Suffolk; mathematical examiner in 1845, and one of the select preachers of Oxford University in 1856. He was appointed bishop … Continue reading “Rigand, Stephen Jordan, D.D.”

Rig-Veda the first and principal of the four Vedas. SEE VEDA. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Rifian Version Of The Scriptures Rifi is a dialect of Shilha, Morocco. A translation of the gospel of Matthew into this dialect was made by Mr. William Mackintosh, agent of the British and Foreign Bible Society at Morocco, which was printed by the same society in 1855, in Arabic type. (B.P.) Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, … Continue reading “Rifian Version Of The Scriptures”

Riffel, Caspar Historian, b. at Budesheim, Bingen, Germany, 19 Jan., 1807, d. at Mainz, 15 Dec., 1856. He studied under Klee at Mainz and Bonn and under Möhler at Tübingen. After his ordination to the priesthood, 18 Dee., 1830, he was named assistant priest at Bingen. In 1835 he was appointed to a parish at … Continue reading “Riffel, Caspar”

Rievaulx, Abbey of (RIEVALL.) Thurston, Archbishop of York, was very anxious to have a monastery of the newly founded and fervent order of Cistercians in his diocese; and so, at his invitation, St. Bernard of Clairvaux sent a colony of his monks, under the leadership of Abbot William, to make the desired foundation. After some … Continue reading “Rievaulx, Abbey of”

Rievaulx Abbey Yorkshire, England. Founded in 1131 by Saint Bernard of Clairvaux at the invitation of Thurston, Archbishop of Yorkshire. It became a brilliant center of learning and holiness. Melrose was its most important offspring. It was confiscated by King Henry VIII, and the estate is now in the possession of the Duncombe family. Fuente: … Continue reading “Rievaulx Abbey”

Rietter, Anton a German Roman Catholic theologian, was born at Stadt-am-Hof in 1808. He studied at Regensburg and Munich; was appointed professor of moral philosophy at Amberg in 1835, at Regensburg in 1842, and at Munich in 1852. He died at Stadt-am-Hof, Nov. 6, 1866. He wrote, Das Leben, das Werk und die Wrde Jesu … Continue reading “Rietter, Anton”