Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Ramrayas a sect of the Sikhs, deriving their appellation from Rama Raya, who flourished about A.D. 1660. They are by no means numerous in Hindostan. Gardner, Faiths of the World, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Rampolla del Tindaro, Mariano Cardinal and statesman. Born on 17 August 1843 in Polizzi, Sicily; died on 16 December 1913 in Rome, Italy. After acting as auditor of the nunciature at Madrid, he returned to Rome to become secretary of the Propaganda for Eastern affairs. Consecrated bishop, he was again sent as nuncio to Madrid. … Continue reading “Rampolla del Tindaro, Mariano”

Rampen, Henri a Belgian divine, was born at Hui, Nov. 18, 1572. Studied successively at Colognes Mayence, and Louvain, and taught Greek and philosophy at the college in Lys. From 1620 to 1637 he taught exegesis of the Scriptures at the university, of which he was several times rector. He finally entered the practical work … Continue reading “Rampen, Henri”

Rampelogo (Or Rampeloco), Antonio an Italian theologian, was born at Genoa and flourished in the second half of the 15th century. He was an Augustinian monk, and passed for a learned controversialist in his times. According to some modern ecclesiastical writers of Rome, Rampelogo was such an eloquent and persuasive disputant that he was called … Continue reading “Rampelogo (Or Rampeloco), Antonio”

Rampart (, cheyl, Lam 2:8; Nah 3:8; elsewhere trench, bulwark, etc.), a fortification or low wall surrounding and protecting a military trench (2Sa 20:15; Isa 26:1, etc.; comp. 1Ki 21:23; Psa 48:14). SEE ARMY; SEE SIEGE. In the Talmud the Hebrew word is applied to’the interior space surrounding the wall of the Temple (Lightfoot, Opp. … Continue reading “Rampart”

Rampalle, Jeanne a French female ascetic of note, was born Jan. 3, 1583, at Saint-Remy; displayed at an early age a tendency to a contemplative life; and when old enough to be admitted to a monastery, joined the Ursulines of Avignon, until, in 1602, she determined to found a home of her own, and established … Continue reading “Rampalle, Jeanne”

Ramothgilead A city in the mountain of Gilead. In Jos 13:26, it is called Ramathmizpeh; that is, the watchtower. This was one of the cities of refuge. (Deu 4:43) It became the subject and occasion of much war in the after-days of the kings. (1Ki 22:1-53 2Ki 8:1-29 2Ki 9:1-37) There was a son of … Continue reading “Ramothgilead”

Ramoth, South [Ra’moth, South] See BAALATH-BEER. Fuente: Concise Bible Dictionary

Ramoth-negeb SEE RAMATH-NEGEB. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Ramoth-Negeb Ramoth-Negeb (Ramoth of the south), a city in the tribe of Simeon (Jos 19:8; 1Sa 30:27). Fuente: Popular Cyclopedia Biblical Literature

Ramoth in Gilead [Ra’moth in Gilead] See RAMOTH GILEAD. Fuente: Concise Bible Dictionary