Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Rauscher Prince-Archbishop of Vienna, born at Vienna, 6 Oct., 1797; died there 24 Nov., 1875. He received his earlier education at the gymnasium in Vienna, devoting himself chiefly to the study of jurisprudence; he also gave much time to the study of poetry, and many examples of his verses have survived. Later his desire to … Continue reading “Rauscher”

Rausch, Emil Friedrich a Lutheran theologian of Germany, who died September 28, 1884, at Rengshausen, Hesse, was the author of, Zeugnisse von Christo dem Gekreuzigten (Cassel, 1837; 2d ed. 1852): Christliche Predigten zun Vorlesen in der Kirche, und zur hauslichen Erbauung (1840): Handbuch bei dem Katechismus Unterricht (1855): Die Herrlichkeit des Herrn (1866): Die ungeanderete … Continue reading “Rausch, Emil Friedrich”

Raus(s), Lucas one of the earlier Lutheran ministers in this country, was born in 1723 in thie city of Hermanstadt, in Transylvania. He was the son of Lucas Laus, an eminent German divine, under whose careful training he enjoyed the best opportunities for mental and moral culture. Designed for the Christian ministry, his studies were … Continue reading “Raus(s), Lucas”

Rauml;ss, Andreas Bishop of Strasburg, b. at Sigolsheim in upper Alsace, 6 April, 1794; d. at Strasburg, 17 November, 1887. After receiving his classical training at Schlettstadt and Nancy, Räss studied philosophy and theology at the seminary at Mainz under Liebermann and was ordained priest in 1816. At first he was a teacher in the … Continue reading “Rauml;ss, Andreas”

Raumer, Rudolph von professor of languages and son of Karl Georg von Raaumer, was born April 14, 1815, at Breslau. Hie prepared himself at thle gymnasia in Erlangen and Niirnberg, and in 1832 entered tihe University of Erlangen, continuing, hiowever, his studies at Gottingen and Munich. In 1840 he commenced lecturing at Erlangen, in 1852 … Continue reading “Raumer, Rudolph von”

Raumer, Karl Georg von doctor of philosophy and theology, brother of the well-known historian Frederic (q.v.), was born April 7, 1783, at Wurlitz, in Anhalt-Dessau. Having graduated at the Joachimsthal Gymnasium in Berlin, he went to Gottingen for the study of languages, history, and poetry. From Gottingen he went to Halle in 1803, where he … Continue reading “Raumer, Karl Georg von”

Raumer, Frederic von the accomplished German historian, was born at Worlitz, in Anhalt-Dessau, in 1781. In 1811 he was appointed professor of history at Breslau, and in 1819 he was called to Berlin. In 1859 he was released from the duty of lecturing, but he still continued till near his death, June 13, 1873. He … Continue reading “Raumer, Frederic von”

Raulston, John a Scotch prelate, was first rector of Cambuslang and sacrist of Glasgow, next provost of Bothwell, and then dean of Dunkeld. In 1444 he was preferred to be royal secretary, and in 1447 keeper of the privy seal. He was consecrated bishop of the see of Dunkeld, April 4, 1448. In 1449 he … Continue reading “Raulston, John”

Raulin, Jean a French preacher, was born at Toul in 1443. After finishing his studies, he received the degree of D.D. Before this time he had composed a commentary upon the Logic of Aristotle. In 1481 he was made president of the college at Navarre, and so acquitted himself that he was greatly esteemed. Desiring … Continue reading “Raulin, Jean”

Raulin, Hippolyte a devoted Minim, was born about 1560, at Rethel. For many years he preached with great success, and was considered one of the most eloquent men of his day. In the capacity of a provincial of his order he governed the province of Lyons; afterwards that of Lorraine. He wrote, Panegyre Orthodoxe, Mysterieux, … Continue reading “Raulin, Hippolyte”