Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Ludolph, De Saxonia was distinguished among the Dominican mystics of the 14th century. He entered the order about A.D. 1300, and in further pursuance of his pious devotion became a Carthusian at Strasburg. His Vita Jesu Christi has often been edited and translated into various languages. He flourished in Saxony, but the date both of … Continue reading “Ludolph, De Saxonia”

Ludolf, Job a noted Ethiopic scholar. also a lawyer and statesman of distinguished merit, was born at Eirfurt, in Thuringia, in 1624. After finishing his education, he spent several years in traveling, and subsequently filled important stations in his native city, and under the elector palatine at Frankfort. He then devoted himself to the completion … Continue reading “Ludolf, Job”

Ludmilla, Saint Martyr , first Christian duchess of Bohemia, born Mielnik, c.860; died Tetin, 921. She and her husband, Boriwoi, were baptized by Saint Methodius, 871. Her daughter-in-law, Drahomira, jealous of the influence which Ludmilla wielded over her grandson, Wenceslaus, caused her to be strangled. Patroness of Bohemia. Feast , 16 September . Fuente: New … Continue reading “Ludmilla, Saint”

Ludlow, Peter a Baptist minister, was born in Enfield, Connecticut, August 8, 1797, of Presbyterian parentage. He was for a time a member of Princeton College, N.J.; then began the study of law, but his religious convictions became so deep that he decided to become a minister. The distinguished Summerfield aided him in his theological … Continue reading “Ludlow, Peter”

Ludlow, John D.D., LL.D., a (Dutch) Reformed minister, was born at Acquackanonck, now Passaic, N.J., December 13, 1793; graduated at Union College, 1814, and at the Theological Seminary, New Brunswicik, N.J., 1817. His first settlement was in the First Reformed (Dutch) Church of New Brunswick, 1817; in 1819 he was elected professor in the theological … Continue reading “Ludlow, John”

Ludlow, Gabriel, D.D a Reformed (Dutch) minister, was born at Acquackanonck, N.J., April 23, 1797. He graduated from Union College in 1817, from New Brunswick Theological Seminary in 1820, and was licensed by the Classis of New Brunswick probably the same year. He was stated supply at Albany for six months thereafter, and at Neshanic, … Continue reading “Ludlow, Gabriel, D.D”

Ludki (Polish Ludschi) were conceived by the Wends to be earth-spirits. At night they have feasts; they come into houses by way of subterranean passages, do not allow themselves to be disturbed, and avenge every provocation by a knavish trick. German superstitions also admit of such ghost-like beings. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical … Continue reading “Ludki”

Ludke, Friedrich Germanus a German theologian, was born at Stendal, Prussia, April 10, 1730. He began his academical course very young, upon its completion, became pastor of the Nicolai Church at Berlin, which office he held until his death, March 8, 1792. He was looked upon by his contemporaries as a man of an independent, … Continue reading “Ludke, Friedrich Germanus”

LUDIM Descendants of Mizraim, Gen 10:13, dwelling in Africa, probably near Ethiopia; they were famous bowmen, Isa 66:19, and are mentioned as soldiers with the Ethiopians, Libyans, and Tyrians, Jer 46:9 ; Eze 27:10 ; 30:5. Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Ludim (Heb. Ludim’, , Sept. ; in 1 Chronicles , in Jer. ,, … Continue reading “Ludim”

Ludicke, Johann August a German theologian, was born at Cothen September 15, 1737, and was educated at the Universities of Halle and Frankfort-on-the-Oder. In 1759 he became tutor; in 1762, subrector of the German Reformed town-school of his native place; in 1776, pastor at Gnetsch, where he remained until 1813. He died at Cothen July … Continue reading “Ludicke, Johann August”