Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Rhenferd, Jakob a German Orientalist, was born at Mhlheim, in the duchy of Berg, Aug. 15, 1654. The son of a Protestant minister, he studied theology at Ham, Groningen, and at Amsterdam. From 1678 to 1680 he was rector of the gymnasium at Franeker, and then returned to Amsterdam to perfect his knowledge of Hebrew, … Continue reading “Rhenferd, Jakob”

Rhemoboth SEE SARABAITES. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Rhemish Testament a Romish version of the New Test., printed at Rheims, France, in 1582, accompanied with copious notes by Roman Catholic authors. This version, like the Douay Old Test., with which it is generally bound up, was translated from the Latin Vulgate. SEE DOUAY BIBLE. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Rheinwald, George Friedrich Heinrich a Protestant theologian of Germany, was born May 20, 1802, at Scharnhausen, near Stuttgard, and died at Bonn in 1849, doctor and- professor of theology. He is the author of, Die kirchliche Archaologie (Berlin, 1830): De Pseudodoctoribus Colossensibus Commentatio Exegetico: Historica (Bonn, 1834): Commentar uber den Brief Pauli an die Philipper … Continue reading “Rheinwald, George Friedrich Heinrich”

Rheinberger, Joseph Gabriel A composer and organist, born at Vaduz, in the Principality of Lichtenstein, Bavaria, 17 March, 1839; died at Munich, 25 Nov., 1901. When seven years old, he already served as organist in his parish church, and at the age of eight composed a mass for three voices. After enjoying for a short … Continue reading “Rheinberger, Joseph Gabriel”

Rheims Version RHEIMS VERSION.See English Versions, 29. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible

Rheims, France, city of City in northern France; also spelled Reims. Built on the site of Durocortorum, the capital of the Remi, it was evangelized by Saint Sixtus and Saint Sinicius, who founded the bishopric in the 3rd century. It is important in history as the scene of the baptism of Clovis the Frank, by … Continue reading “Rheims, France, city of”

Rheims, France, archdiocese of Founded as a diocese during the 3rd century. Elevated to an archdiocese during the 4th century. From the 10th century, the archbishops enjoyed the title of count and the privilege of coining money, and levying arms. In 999 they obtained their important prerogative, the coronation of the kings, which they held … Continue reading “Rheims, France, archdiocese of”

Rhegius Urbanus SEE REGIUS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

RHEGIUM Now Reggio, capital of the province of Calabria Ultra, in the kingdom of Naples, on the coast near the south-west extremity of Italy, eight miles south-east of Messina in Sicily. The ship in which Paul was on his way to Rome touched here, Mal 28:13,14 . Rhegium was a city of considerable note in … Continue reading “Rhegium”