Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Renaudot, Theophraste Catholic physician. Born 1586; died 1653. Initiated a system of free medical consultation for the poor. Wrote the first treatise on diagnosis in France. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Renaudot, Eusebius Catholic philologist. Born 1648; died 1720. One of the greatest Orientalists of his time, and the author of various works on philological subjects. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Renaudot, Eusebius An apologetical writer and Orientalist, b. at Paris, 22 July, 1648; d. there, 1 Sept., 1720. He was educated by the Jesuits, and joined … Continue reading “Renaudot, Eusebius”

Renaudot, Eusebe a French savant, was born at Paris, July 20, 1646. His early studies were carried on among the Jesuits, and in the College of Harcourt. On their completion he entered the Congregation of the Oratory, but without taking orders. Though he remained but a short time in this institution, the whole of his … Continue reading “Renaudot, Eusebe”

Renanah SEE PEACOCK. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Renan, Joseph Ernest Philosopher, critic, and Orientalist. Born on 28 February 1823 Treguier, France; died on 12 October 1892 in Paris, France. His early training was received from his mother and sister, and in the seminary of his village. He decided to enter the priesthood, and to that end! attended seminaries in Paris and Issy. … Continue reading “Renan, Joseph Ernest”

Renaissance, The The Renaissance may be considered in a general or a particular sense, as (1) the achievements of what is termed the modern spirit in opposition to the spirit which prevailed during the Middle Ages; or (2) the revival of classic, especially of Greek, learning and the recovery of ancient art in the departments … Continue reading “Renaissance, The”

Renaissance architecture Also known as neo-classic. A transitional style, which originated in the 15th century in Italy and was copied nearly a century later by France, Germany, and Spain. It is characterized by finely wrought arabesques, strings and cornices of classic profile, delicate pilasters and pediments, and a great profusion of surface color and ornament. … Continue reading “Renaissance architecture”

Renaissance (Latin: re-, again; nasci, to be born) A comprehensive term used to designate a movement to revive the art and learning of classical antiquity, which became identified with the period of transition from the Middle Ages to modern times. This transition was effected in particular by the seizure of Constantinople by the Turks in … Continue reading “Renaissance”

Remy, Franz a Protestant theologian of Germany, who died at Berlin, May 3, 1882, was a follower of Schleiermacher, and published Hausandachten aus Schleiermacher’s Prediqten in tdglichen Betrachtungen (Berlin, 1861-62, 2 volumes). See Zuchold, Bibl. Theol. s.v. (B.P.) Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Remy, Abbey of Saint Founded at Reims before 590. Its early history is very obscure; at first a little chapel dedicated to St. Christopher, it obtained great renown when it acquired the relics of St. Remy in 553, and gifts poured in upon it from pious donors. By the ninth century the abbey possessed about … Continue reading “Remy, Abbey of Saint”