Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Rhosus A titular see in Cilicia Secunda, suffragan to Anazarba. Rhosus or Rhossus was a seaport situated on the Gulf of Issus, now Alexandretta, southwest of Alexandria (Iskenderoun or Alexandretta). It is mentioned by Strabo (XIV, 5; XVI, 2), Ptolemy (V, 14), Pliny (V, xviii, 2), who place it in Syria, and by Stephanus Byzantius; … Continue reading “Rhosus”

Rhopalus in Greek mythology, was one of the numerous sons of Hercules. His son was named Phaestus, and built a city in Crete, to which he gave his own name. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Rhoetus in Greek mythology, (1) was king of the Marrubians, a son of Phorcys, and father to Anehemolus, of whom Virgil says that he defiled the bed of his stepmother Casperia. (2) A centaur present at the wedding of Pirithous, who was wounded by Dryas, and fled. (3) A giant who was killed by Bacchus. … Continue reading “Rhoetus”

Rhodus (1Ma 15:23). SEE RHODES. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Rhodon SEE ROSE. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Rhodocus ( ), a Jew who betrayed the plans of his countrymen to Antiochus Eupator. His treason was discovered, and he was placed in confinement (2Ma 13:21). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Rhodocus RHODOCUS.A Jewish traitor (2Ma 13:21). Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Rhodocus rodo-kus (, Rhodokos): A Jewish traitor who … Continue reading “Rhodocus”

Rhodo, a Christian writer Rhodo (1), a Christian writer of the end of the 2nd cent., our knowledge, of whom now exclusively depends on the account of his writings, and some extracts from them in Eusebius (H. E. v. 13). He was a native of Asia, converted to Christianity at Rome by Tatian, as he … Continue reading “Rhodo, a Christian writer”

Rhodo A Christian writer who flourished in the time of Commodus (180-92); he was a native of Asia who came to Rome where he was a pupil of Tatian’s. He wrote several books, two of which are mentioned by Eusebius (Hist. eccl., V, xiii), viz., a treatise on “The Six Days of Creation” and a … Continue reading “Rhodo”

Rhodiopolis A titular see of Lycia, suffragan of Myra, called Rhodia by Ptolemy (V, 3) and Stephanus Byzantius; Rhodiapolis on its coins and inscriptions; Rhodiopolis by Pliny (V, 28), who locates it in the mountains to the north of Corydalla. Its history is unknown. Its ruins may be seen on a hill in the heart … Continue reading “Rhodiopolis”

Rhodesia A British possession in South Africa, bounded on the north and north-west by the Congo Free State and German East Africa; on the east by German East Africa, Nyassaland, and Portuguese East Africa; on the south by the Transvaal and Bechuanaland; on the west by Bechuanaland and Portuguese West Africa. Cecil John Rhodes, to … Continue reading “Rhodesia”