Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Rhodes, Knights of Military order founded by one Gerald (Gerard), probably c.1113, to care for the poor and strangers in the Holy Land; known as Knights of Rhodes, 1309-1522; Knights of Malta since 1530. Infirmaries were established under Raymond of Provence (1120-1160); their military character grew out of the armed escorts provided to pilgrims. The … Continue reading “Rhodes, Knights of”

Rhodes, Georges de brother of Alexandre, was born at Avignon in 1597. He embraced the rule of St. Ignatius at Lyons in 1613, taught rhetoric in the College of Notre Dame in that city, and was its director for twenty-seven years. He died May 17, 1661. Of his writings we have, Disputationes Theologicoe Scholasticoe (Lyons, … Continue reading “Rhodes, Georges de”

Rhodes, Alexandre De A missionary and author, born at Avignon, 15 March, 1591; died at Ispahan, Persia, 5 Nov., 1660. He entered the novitiate of the Society of Jesus at Rome, 24 April, 1612, with the intention of devoting his life to the conversion of the infidels. He was assigned to the missions of the … Continue reading “Rhodes, Alexandre de”

RHODES An island and a famous city in the Levant, the ancient name of which was Ophiusa. Its modern name alludes to the great quantity and beauty of the roses that grew there. The island is about forty miles long and fifteen wide; its mountains are well wooded, and its valleys highly fertile. The city … Continue reading “Rhodes”

Rhode, Johann Gottlieb Heinrich a Protestant theologian, was born in 1762, and died at Breslau, August 28, 1837. He wrote, Ueber religiose Bildung, Mythologie und Philosophie der Hindus (Leipsic, 1827, 2 volumes): Die heilige Sage und das gesammte Religionssystem der alten Bactrer, Meder, Perser und des Zendvolkes (Frankfort, 1820): Gregorii Barhebraei Scholia in Psalmum et … Continue reading “Rhode, Johann Gottlieb Heinrich”

Rhode Island The 13th state to be admitted to the United Stations (19 May 1790). Although the Rhode Island charter of 1663 supposedly guaranteed freedom of conscience, a book of laws published in 1719 expressly excepted Catholics from holding office. Fair-mindedness towards the religion of the French allies brought tolerance in the wake of the … Continue reading “Rhode Island”

RHODA Rose, a young damsel in the household of Mary mother of John Mark, when Peter was miraculously released from prison, Mal 12:13 . Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Rhoda ( rose) After St. Peters miraculous deliverance from Herods prison he went to the house of Mary the mother of Mark. When he had … Continue reading “Rhoda”

Rho, Giovanni an Italian Jesuit, was born at Milan in 1590. In 1606 he was admitted to the Society of Jesus, taught rhetoric at Brera, and, after a time, desired to go as a missionary to India. But his superiors refused to grant his request, and he continued during his whole life to teach in … Continue reading “Rho, Giovanni”

Rho, Giacomo Missionary, born at Milan, 1593; died at Peking 27 April, 1638. He was the son of a noble and learned jurist, and at the age of twenty entered the Society of Jesus. While poor success attended his early studies, he was later very proficient in mathematics. After his ordination at Rome by Cardinal … Continue reading “Rho, Giacomo”

Rhizus (Rizous.) A titular see of Pontus Polemoniacus suffragan of Neocaesarea, mentioned by Ptolemy (V, 6) as a port on the Black Sea (Euxine); it is referred to also in other ancient geographical documents, but its history is unknown, Procopius (“De bello gothico”, IV, 2), tells us that the town was of some importance and … Continue reading “Rhizus”