Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Rehearse in the Prayer-book, is understood to imply distinctness of utterance, in opposition to a low and hesitating manner, as in the catechism Rehearse the articles of the belief. Sometimes the word simply denotes saying or reading, or a recapitulation; as where Latimer remarks in a sermon, I will therefore make an end, without any … Continue reading “Rehearse”

REHABIAH A grandson of Moses, and the only son of Eliezer; his numerous posterity are mentioned as betokening the divine favor, 1Ch 23:17 . Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Rehabiah (Heb. Rechabyah’, , enlarged by Jehovah; also, in the prolonged form, Rechabya’hu, , 1Ch 24:21; 1Ch 26:25; Sept. or , v. r. or ), … Continue reading “Rehabiah”

Regulative Principles (regulative Prinzipien) Though this term, in Kant’s philosophy, is in one passage applied to the analogies in general, it is reserved for ideas of reason as opposed to the categories. They cannot be proved like the latter, but though not known, theoretically at least, to be true of anything, serve to regulate our … Continue reading “Regulative Principles”

Regulars Or Regulares During the 4th and 5th centuries it was not customary to place monks, as such, on an equal footing with the clergy, nor were they regarded as part of the clerical body until the 10th century. Before this they were distinguished by the name of religiosi or regulares, and afterwards a distinction … Continue reading “Regulars Or Regulares”

regulars (Latin: regula, rule) In the proper, canonical sense of the word, religious men professed of the solemn vows, or the professed of simple vows in an order in which solemn vows are made, e.g., in the Society of Jesus. In its less restricted and more general usage the word is applied to all religious … Continue reading “Regulars”

Regular Clerks of the Congregation of Saint Paul Founded in Milan, Italy in 1530, by Saint Anthony Mary Zaccaria, Barthelemy Ferrari, and Jacopo Morigia, with the special object of reviving zeal among the clergy. They preach, catechize, shrive, give missions, administer the sacraments, and educate the young in Italy, Austria, France, Czechoslovakia, Belgium, Malta, China, … Continue reading “Regular Clerks of the Congregation of Saint Paul”

regular, clerks Generic name of religious institutes of men, combining the activities of the secular clergy with the solemn vows and common life of monks, though without the obligation of choir service, e.g., Jesuits, Theatines ; in a broader sense, similar institutes without the solemn vows, e.g., Passionists, Redemptorists; or even without vows, e.g., Sulpicians, … Continue reading “Regular Clerks”

regular, canons Canons regular are clerics who live in community, performing work relating to the Divine mysteries, and presided over by one of their own order. Most canons regular follow the rule which Saint Augustine gave to his own clergy, hence their name Austin Canons. They date their institute from Apostolic times, claiming to have … Continue reading “Regular Canons”

regular, canonesses Canons regular are clerics who live in community, performing work relating to the Divine mysteries, and presided over by one of their own order. Most canons regular follow the rule which Saint Augustine gave to his own clergy, hence their name Austin Canons. They date their institute from Apostolic times, claiming to have … Continue reading “regular, canonesses”

Regular Baptists A group of Baptist associations all of whom claim to be the original English Baptists before the distinction between Calvinistic or Particular and Arminian or General became prominent. Found for the most part in North Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky, and adjoining states, they are in general sympathy with the United Baptists, and Duck … Continue reading “Regular Baptists”