Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Ramsey, Frank Plumpton (1903-1930) In the light of Wittgenstein’s work, he proposed several modifications in the Principia Mathematica treatment of functions. These, he urged, made possible the omission of the Axiom of Reducibility, a simplification of the Theory of Types and an improved definition of identity. In stimulating philosophical papers he denied any ultimate distinction … Continue reading “Ramsey, Frank Plumpton”

Ramsey Abbey Huntingdonshire, England. Founded in 969 by Ailwine, a Saxon noble, encouraged by Saint Oswald of York, and peopled with monks from Westbury (Worcester). Modney (Norfolk) and Saint Ives were dependent priories. At the Dissolution in 1539 it was resigned into the king’s hands. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Ramsey Abbey Ramsey Abbey, Huntingdonshire, England, … Continue reading “Ramsey Abbey”

Ramsdell, Hezekiah S a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born at Chatham, Conn., Dec. 4, 1804. When ten years old, the death of his father left him to support himself. At sixteen he was converted, and commenced preaching at nineteen. He joined the New England Conference in 1825, and his successive appointments were, … Continue reading “Ramsdell, Hezekiah S”

Ramsay, James P a Presbyterian minister, was born near Canonsburg, Pa., Aug. 26, 1809. He graduated from Jefferson College, Canonsburg, Pa., in 1827; prosecuted the study of theology under his venerated father, then sole professor in the Theological Seminary of the Associate Church; was licensed to preach Aug. 27. 1833, by the Presbytery of Chartiers, … Continue reading “Ramsay, James P”

Ramsay, Edward Bannerman, LL.D a Scottish clergyman and author, was born at Balmain, Kincardineshire, January 31, 1793, and graduated from St. John’s College, Cambridge, in 1815. He took orders in the Church of England, and was a curate in Somersetshire for seven years. In 1830 he became minister of St. John’s, Edinburgh, and in 1841 … Continue reading “Ramsay, Edward Bannerman, LL.D”

Ramsauer, Otto Heinrich David a hymnist of the Reformed Church, was born Nov. 19, 1829, at Oldenburg. Having made his preparatory studies at the gymnasium of his native place, he went, in 1848, to Zurich, in Switzerland. where the well-known Dr. J. P. Lange especially attracted him. While yet a student he wrote a collection … Continue reading “Ramsauer, Otto Heinrich David”

Rams’ Skins Dyed Red Colored like red morocco. Manufactured in Libya from remote antiquity. An inner covering of the tabernacle (Exo 25:5). Fuente: Fausset’s Bible Dictionary

Rams Skins DYED RED ( [Exo 25:5; Exo 35:7 ], oroth elim mne.oddacmin; Sept. ; Vulg. pelles arietum rubricatce) formed part of the materials that the Israelites were ordered to present as offerings for the making of the tabernacle (Exo 25:5), of which they served as the outer covering, there being under the rams’ skins … Continue reading “Rams Skins”

Rams Horns We read of rams-horns made use of by Joshua’s army, at the command of the Lord, in the destruction of Jericho. (Jos 6:4-5) An English reader, in the perusal of this Scripture, will unavoidably connect in his ideas the ordinary horns of the ram with which he is acquainted. But this would be … Continue reading “Ram’s Horns”

Rams Horn (, yobel’, Jos 6:4; Jos 6:13; elsewhere jubilee, trumpet). The Hebrew word keren, i.e. horn, is also used for the crooked trumpet, a very ancient instrument. Sometimes it was made of the horns of oxen, and sometimes ram’s horns were employed. It is probable that in later times they were made of metal. … Continue reading “Ram’s Horn”