Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

RABBABBI The word RAB in Hebrew signifies chief; thus Nebuzaradan is the chief or captain of the guard, 2Ki 25:8, in Hebrew rabtabbachim; so Ashpenaz is the rab, chief or master of the eunuchs, and Daniel of the mag, Dan 1:3 5:11. See RAB-MAG. At a later period, it was introduced as a solemn title … Continue reading “RABBABBI”

Rabba-Moab The same as Kirheres. (Jer 48:31) Fuente: The Poor Mans Concordance and Dictionary to the Sacred Scriptures

Rabaut, Paul a French Protestant divine, who was a martyr to the cause of true Christianity in France, was born at Bedarieux, near Montpelier, in 1718. He was educated at the seminary in Lausanne for the holy office of the ministry, and became one of the Preachers of the Desert, among whom he soon ranked … Continue reading “Rabaut, Paul”

Rabaul, Papua New Guinea, archdiocese of Founded as the Vicariate Apostolic of New Britain on 10 May 1889. Joined with the Vicariate Apostolic of New Pomerania on 14 November 1922 to form the Vicariate Apostolic of Rabaul. Entrusted to the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart. Elevated to the archdiocese of Rabaul on 15 November 1966 … Continue reading “Rabaul, Papua New Guinea, archdiocese of”

Rabaudy, Bernard De a French theologian, was born in 1681, at Toulouse, of an ancient noble family. At an early age he took the monastic vow with the Dominicans, and, after having completed his education, he taught at Limoges and in the Univiersity of Toulouse. In 1706 he was nominated superintendent of the order in … Continue reading “Rabaudy, Bernard De”

Rabat is a linen neck-collar worn by ecclesiastics. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Rabardeau, Michel a French Jesuit, was born at Orleans in 1572, and became a member of the order in 1595. He had enjoyed the very best educational facilities, and was therefore employed by the Society in its schools. He taught philosophy and moral theology, and became successively rector of Bourges and of Amiens. He died … Continue reading “Rabardeau, Michel”

Rabanus Maurus, Blessed Also spelled Rhabanus, or Hrabanus. Archbishop of Mainz, German Born in Mainz, Germany, c.780; died at Winkel, German in 856. He joined the Benedictines at Fulda, became a pupil of Saint Alcuin at Tours, and returning to Fulda, taught there and became principal of the school. In 814 he was ordained and … Continue reading “Rabanus Maurus, Blessed”

Rabanus Maurus SEE RHABANUS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Rabanus, Blessed Maurus Magnentius (Also Hrabanus, Reabanus). Abbot of Fulda, Archbishop of Mainz, celebrated theological and pedagogical writer of the ninth century, born at Mainz about 776 (784?); died at Winkel (Vinicellum) near Mainz on 4 February, 856. He took vows at an early age in the Benedictine monastery of Fulda, and was ordained deacon … Continue reading “Rabanus, Blessed Maurus Magnentius”