Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

REZON The founder of a dynasty in Syria-Damascus in the time of David, and a great annoyance to Solomon, 1Ki 11:23-25 . He had been an officer under Hadadezer king of Zobah. Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Rezon (Heb. Rezon’, , prince; Sept. v. r. ), the son of Eliadah, a Syrian, who, when … Continue reading “Rezon”

REZIN A king of Damascene Syria, who united with Pekah king of Israel to invade Judah, B. C. 742, 2Ki 15:1-38,37 ; 16:5-10; Isa 7:1 . Turning away from before Jerusalem, Rezin extended his conquests to the south as far as Elath; but was erelong conquered and slain by Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria, whose aid … Continue reading “REZIN”

Rezia (Heb. Ritsyah’, , delight; Sept. ), the third named of three sons of Ulla, of the tribe of Asher (1Ch 7:39). B.C. perhaps cir. 1618. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Rezia 1Ch 7:39. Fuente: Fausset’s Bible Dictionary Rezia re-za. See RIZIA. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Rezia [Rezi’a] Son of Ulla, … Continue reading “Rezia”

REZEPH A city conquered by the Assyrians, 2Ki 19:12 ; Isa 37:12 . It is thought to have been afterwards called Rasapha, and to have stood some twenty-five miles west of the Euphrates towards Palmyra. Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Rezeph (Heb. Re’tseph, , a hot stone, as in 1Ki 19:6; Sept. , , … Continue reading “Rezeph”

Reys, Manoel Dos a Portuguese Jesuit, was taught at Coimbra, and preached with great power and success. He died at Braga, April 21, 1699. His Sermons were printed at Evora (1717-24). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Reynolds, William Morton, D.D an Episcopal clergyman, was born at Little Falls Forge, Pa. He entered. the ministry in early manhood, being at first identified with the Lutheran Church; was professor of Latin in Pennsylvania College for several years; afterwards president of Capital University, Columbus, Ohio; and was also at one time president of Illinois … Continue reading “Reynolds, William Morton, D.D”

Reynolds, William (RAINOLDS, RAYNOLDS, REGINALDUS) Born at Pinhorn near Exeter, about 1544; died at Antwerp, 24 August, 1594, the second son of Richard Rainolds, and elder brother of John Rainolds, one of the chief Anglican scholars engaged on the “Authorized Version” of the Bible. Educated at Winchester School, he became fellow of New College, Oxford … Continue reading “Reynolds, William”

Reynolds, Walter archbishop of Canterbury, was the son of a baker, born in Windsor. Of all the primates who have occupied the see of Canterbury, few seem to have been less qualified to discharge the duties devolving upon a metropolitan than he. He was not equal to the situation as regards his talents learning, piety, … Continue reading “Reynolds, Walter”

Reynolds, Richard, Saint Martyred in 1535 at Tyburn, London, England. Educated at Christ’s and Corpus Christi colleges, Cambridge. He entered the Brigittine Order in 1513. He was hanged with the Carthusian priors for refusing to take the Oath of Supremacy. Beatified in 1886; canonized in 1970. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Reynolds, Joshua (Sir), considered the founder of the English school of painting as regards its special characteristics, was born at Plympton, in Devonshire (where his father was rector), July 16. 1723. He was intended for the medical profession, but was induced by the perusal of Richardson’s Essays on Painting, etc., to take up painting as … Continue reading “Reynolds, Joshua”