Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Lugo DIOCESE OF LUGO (LUCENSIS) Diocese in Galicia, Spain, a suffragan of Santiago, said to have been founded (by Agapitus) in Apostolic times. The see certainly existed in the fifth century, as the authentic catalogue of its bishops begins with Agrescius (A.D. 433), who is ranked as a metropolitan; Lugo, however, became a suffragan of … Continue reading “Lugo”

Luft, Friedrich Matthauus a German theologian, was born at Kirch-Rsselbach, August 3, 1705. In 1723 he entered the University of Altlorf, where his uncle, G.G. Zelter, was then professor of theology and of the Oriental languages. In 1730, when Prof. Zelter resigned his professorship and became pastor at Poppenreut, Luft accompanied him, and was made … Continue reading “Luft, Friedrich Matthauus”

Luers, John H an American Roman Catholic prelate of great ability and note, was born at Ltten, in Oldenburg, Germany, September 29, 1819, came to this country in 1833, and, after a short service as clerk, entered St. Mary ‘s Theological Seminary at Cincinnati, Ohio, and was consecrated priest in 1846, and bishop of Fort … Continue reading “Luers, John H”

Lueger, Karl A burgomaster of Vienna, Austrian political leader and municipal reformer, born at Vienna, 24 October, 1844; died there, 10 March, 1910. His father, a custodian in the Institute of Technology in Vienna, was of a peasant family of Neustadtl in Lower Austria, his mother, the daughter of a Viennese cabinet maker. After completing … Continue reading “Lueger, Karl”

Ludwig von Pastor Historian of the popes; born Aix-la-Chapelle, France, 31 January 1854; died Innsbruck, Tyrol, 30 September 1928. After the death of his father, a sincere Lutheran, his mother brought him up as a Catholic. Dr Johannes Janssen, the historian of the German people, recognized his pupil’s extraordinary talent. Ranke’s History turned his mind … Continue reading “Ludwig von Pastor”

Ludwig, Edmund A a German Reformed minister, was born in Switzerland. He received a liberal education, and obtained the degree of doctor of philosophy from a European university. After coming to America he became professor of languages in Washington College, Lexington, Virginia. Subsequently he went North, engaging as editor and teacher for some years. In … Continue reading “Ludwig, Edmund A”

Ludovisi, Alessandro Reigned from 9 February 1621 to 18 July 1623 . Born in Bologna, Italy in 1554 as Alessandro Ludovisi; died in Rome, Italy on 18 July 1623 . He was educated by the Jesuits, entered the papal service as a judge, was Archbishop of Cremona, nuncio to Savoy, and cardinal-priest. His Bull “AEterni … Continue reading “Ludovisi, Alessandro”

Ludovicus a S. Carolo (LUDOVICUS JACOB) Carmelite writer, b. at Châlons-sur-Marne (according to some at Chalon-sur-Saône), 20 Aug., 1608; d. at Paris 10 March, 1670. The son of Jean Jacob (whence he is also commonly known as Ludovicus Jacob) and Claudine Mareschal, he entered the Order of Carmelites of the Old Observance in his native … Continue reading “Ludovicus a S. Carolo”

Ludovici, Christian a Lutheran theologian of Germany, was born at Landshut, Silesia, in 1663. He studied at Breslau and Leipsic, commenced his academical career in 1687, was professor of Oriental languages in 1699, doctor of theology in 1724, and died at Leipsic, January 15, 1732. He wrote, Isagoge in Accentuationem Hebraicam: Hebraismus, Chaldaismus, TargumicoTalmudico-Rabbinicus et … Continue reading “Ludovici, Christian”

Ludolph of Saxony Ecclesiastical writer; died 1378. He first joined the Dominicans , and 30 years later entered the charterhouse of Strasbourg. He governed the charterhouse of Coblenz, 1343-1348; resigning his office, he spent the last 30 years of his life in retreat and prayer. He is the author of an excellent “Commentary of the … Continue reading “Ludolph of Saxony”