Reuter, Christian a Lutheran theologian. of Germany, was born at Schlawe, Pomerania, June 17, 1675. He studied at Wittenberg, in 1702 was deacon there, in 1708 pastor at Zerbst, in 1711 doctor of theology, and died April 6, 1744. He published, De Libanio, Nobile Grcecorum Rhetore (Wittenberg, 1699): De Cultu Dei Adversus Hobbesium, Chaerburg et … Continue reading “Reuter, Christian”
Reuss, Jeremias Friedrich
Reuss, Jeremias Friedrich a Lutheran theologian of Germany, was born December 2, 1700. He studied at Tiibingen, travelled extensively, was in 1731 appointed court- preacher and professor at Copenhagen, in 1742 doctor of theology, in 1749 general superintendent of Schleswig and Holstein, in 1757 professor at Tubingen, and died March 6, 1777. He published, De … Continue reading “Reuss, Jeremias Friedrich”
Reuss, Benigna Von
Reuss, Benigna Von (Countess), a German hvmnist, was born at Ebersdorf Dec. 15, 1695, where she also died, Aug. 1, 1751. She was a sister of count Henry XXIX of Reuss-Ebersdorf, and of the countess Erdmuth Dorothea, wife of count von Zinzendorf. She was a godly woman, and wrote some hymns, one of which has … Continue reading “Reuss, Benigna Von”
Reuss
Reuss Name of the two smallest states of the German Confederation, which lie almost in the centre of Germany, east of Thuringia, on the western boundaries of the Kingdom of Saxony. Their united area is 440 sq. miles. Reuss alterer Linie, or Reuss-Greitz, comprises 122 sq. miles and in 1905 its population was 70,603, of … Continue reading “Reuss”
Reusens, Edmond
Reusens, Edmond Archeologist and historian, b. at Wijneghem (Antwerp), 25 April, 1831; d. at Louvain, 25 Dec., 1903. Sent to the University of Louvain immediately after his ordination to the priesthood (1854), he soon became head librarian of the university (1859-1896). He collaborated with his rector, Mgr de Ram, in his works on the religious … Continue reading “Reusens, Edmond”
Reuohlin, Johann
Reuohlin, Johann Catholic philologist. Born 1455; died 1522. Authority on Roman authors, and an expert Greek student. Attained great renown for his Hebrew works, especially his epoch-making grammar and lexicon De rudimentis hebraicis. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary
Reunion
Reunion Island off the coast of southern Africa. Initially settled by the Portugese there have been many waves of European and Asian immigrants through the centuries. Catholicism was introduced in 1665, when the island was settled by the French. Today it is a department of France. Over 85% of the population is Catholic. Ecclesiastically the … Continue reading “Reunion”
Reumont, Alfred von
Reumont, Alfred von Statesman and historian, b. at Aachen, 15 August, 1808; d. there, 27 April, 1887. After finishing his course at the gymnasium, he took up in obedience to the wishes of his father rather than to his own inclination, the study of medicine at Bonn and Heidelberg. The death of his father in … Continue reading “Reumont, Alfred von”
Reumah
Reumah (Heb. Reiimah’, , elevated [Gesen.], or pearl [Furst]; Sept. ), a concubine of Nahor, Abraham’s brother; and by him mother of Tebah and others (Gen 22:24). B.C. cir. 2040. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Reumah Gen 22:24. Fuente: Fausset’s Bible Dictionary Reumah REUMAH.The concubine of Nahor (Gen 22:24). Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary … Continue reading “Reumah”
Reuel
Reuel (Heb. Reiel’, , friend of God; Sept. ; A.V. Raguel [Num 10:29]), the name of three or four men. 1. A son of Esau by Bashemath (Gen 36:4; Gen 36:10; 1Ch 1:35; 1Ch 1:37); his four sons (Gen 36:13) were princes, i.e. chiefs of the Edomites (Gen 36:17). B.C. post 1963. SEE ESAU. 2. … Continue reading “Reuel”