Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Raymbault, Charles Jesuit missionary. Born in 1602 in France; died in 1643 in Quebec, Canada. Entering the Society of Jesus, he was procurator to the Canadian mission when he was called to Quebec. He traveled to the Sault Sainte Marie with Saint Isaac Jogues on a voyage of exploration and to effect a more permanent … Continue reading “Raymbault, Charles”

Rayland, John, D.D a learned minister of the Baptist denomination in England, was born at Warwick Jan. 29,1753. In his childhood he developed remarkable talents as a scholar. Having been thoroughly trained under the tuition of his father. he became his assistant in the school under his charge, and his successor when he retired from … Continue reading “Rayland, John, D.D”

Raybold, George A a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born in Philadelphia, Pa., Oct. 18, 1802. He was converted in April, 1822, and began to preach in 1825. In April, 1829, he withdrew from the Methodist Episcopal Church, and joined the Methodist Protestant Church, but reunited with the Methodist Episcopal Church in September, … Continue reading “Raybold, George A”

Ray, Thomas a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born in Pennsylvania, Oct. 18, 1794, became a Christian in early life, and, after preaching for several years, in 1833 joined the Indiana Conference, within whose limits he travelled until his death, Jan. 31, 1871, at Inwood, Ind. Minutes of Amer. Conf. 1871, p. 184. … Continue reading “Ray, Thomas”

Ray, John a celebrated English naturalist, of humble origin, but indomitable perseverance, was the author of two works showing the relation of science to religion (The Wisdom of God in the Works of Creation [Lond. 1691, and often since]; and Three Physico-Theological Discourses [ibid. 1693, and later]). He was born in 1628 at Black Notley, … Continue reading “Ray, John”

Ray, Benjamin an English clergyman, flourished in the first half of the last century. He was perpetual curate of Surfleet and curate of Cowbitt, and died in 1760. He contributed to the Trans. of the Spaldinq Society, to the Gentleman’s Magazine, 1744 (on an ancient coin, etc.), and to the Philosophical Transactions, 1751 (on a … Continue reading “Ray, Benjamin”

Rawson, Joseph D.D., an English divine, flourished near the opening of last century as canon of Lichfield. He published nine single Sermons (1703-16), and a Narrative of his case (Lond. 1737, 8vo). See Watt, Bib. Brit. s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Rawson, Grindal an early American preacher, was born in 1658, and was educated at H- arvard College, where he graduated in 1678. He entered the ministry, and was pastor of a Presbyterian congregation at Mendonm, Mass., from 1680 until his death, in 1715. He published Election Sermons (Bost. 1709, 16mo). See Mather, Deaths of Good … Continue reading “Rawson, Grindal”

Rawlinson, John D.D., an English divine, noted also as an educator, flourished in the first half of the 17th century. He was at one time principal of St. Edmund’s Hall. He published, Three Sermons (Lond. 1609-11; Oxon. 1612, 4to): Sermon on 1Sa 10:24 (ibid. 1616, 4to): Sermons on Luk 22:48 (Lond. 1616, 4to): Four Lent … Continue reading “Rawlinson, John”

Rawlinson, George an English divine, noted also as a scientist, was born in 1828, and was educated at King’s College and Emmanuel College, Cambridge. In 1854 he was made curate of St. Mary’s, Vincent Square, London. In 1856 he was appointed professor of applied sciences at Elphinstone College, Bombay, mwhere he remained until his death … Continue reading “Rawlinson, George”