Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Rejoice, O Jerusalem Fourth Sunday in Lent named from the first words of the Introit; also called Golden Rose, Mediana, Mothering, and Rose Sunday. Celebrated in joyful spirit because the observance of Lent is half over, rose-colored vestments are worn instead of purple, and flowers are allowed on the altar. See also the Catholic Encyclopedia … Continue reading “Rejoice, O Jerusalem”

Rejoice “to rejoice,” is most frequently so translated. As to this verb, the following are grounds and occasions for “rejoicing,” on the part of believers: in the Lord, Phi 3:1; Phi 4:4; His incarnation, Luk 1:14; His power, Luk 13:17; His presence with the Father, Joh 14:28; His presence with them, Joh 16:22; Joh 20:20; … Continue reading “Rejoice”

Rejection Rejection is an idea expressed by more than one word in the NT. (1) , which means to reject after trial, is used of our Lord in His own Person (Mar 8:31, Luk 9:22; Luk 17:25), and of our Lord as the stone which the builders rejected (Mat 21:42, Mar 12:10, Luk 20:17, 1Pe … Continue reading “Rejection”

Reject “to reject” as the result of examination and disapproval (apo, “away from,” dokimazo, “to approve”), is used (a) of the “rejection” of Christ by the elders and chief priests of the Jews, Mat 21:42; Mar 8:31; Mar 12:10; Luk 9:22; Luk 20:17; 1Pe 2:4, 1Pe 2:7 (AV, “disallowed”); by the Jewish people, Luk 17:25; … Continue reading “Reject”

Reithmayr, Franz Xaver doctor and professor of theology, a Roman Catholic divine of Germany, was born in 1809 at Illkofen, near Regensburg. In 1832 he was made priest; in 1836 the Munich University made him doctor of theology; in 1837 he was extraordinary professor; in 1841 ordinary professor of the New Test. exegesis, and died … Continue reading “Reithmayr, Franz Xaver”

Reiter, William a minister of the German Reformed Church, was born in Lancaster County, Pa., Sept. 13, 1799, and spent his youth in Westmoreland County, Pa. He studied theology privately with several ministers successively in Stark County, O., preaching meanwhile in the way of missionary tours under their direction. He was ordained in 1823, and … Continue reading “Reiter, William”

Reiter, Ernst Anton a Roman Catholic priest, was born in 1821 at Arnsberg. He received holy orders in 1846, and came in 1854 as missionary to the United States. In 1859 he was appointed-pastor of the German church of the Trinity at Boston, Mass., and died May 5, 1873, at Erie, Pa. He wrote a … Continue reading “Reiter, Ernst Anton”

Reissmann, Johann Valentin Von a German doctor of theology, and bishop of Wiirzburg, was born Oct. 12, 1807, at Allersheim, in Lower Franconia. He completed his studies at the University of Wurzburg, which honored him with the degree of doctor of philosophy and theology. Towards the end of the year 1830 he was ordained priest … Continue reading “Reissmann, Johann Valentin Von”

Reiske, Johann a German theologian, was born May 25, 1641, and died at Wolfenbuttel, Feb. 20, 1710. He is the author of Exercitatio Philologica de Sadducceis (Jena, 1666): Theocratia, Respublica sine Exemplo (ibid. 1670): De Lingua Vernacula Jesu Christi (ibid. 1670): -Conjecturce in Jobuum et Proverbs Salom. (Lips. 1679): De Scriptorum Romanorum Judaicam circa Historiam … Continue reading “Reiske, Johann”

Reiser, Anton a German theologian, was born at Augsburg, March 7, 1628. He was first preacher at Schemnitz, and in 1659 became pastor of the Lutheran church at Presburg. Having in 1672 espoused Calvinism, he was thrown into prison and at length banished. Eventually, however, he served as rector of the gymnasium at Augsburg, preacher … Continue reading “Reiser, Anton”