Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Lorrain, Claude de Painter and etcher, born Chamagne, Lorraine, 1600; died Rome, Italy, 1681. He lived mainly in Italy and resided in Rome from 1625 till his death. He was a master of classic landscape and noted for his unusual treatment of sunlight and some degree of impressionism. Among his patrons were Pope Urban VIII, … Continue reading “Lorrain, Claude de”

Loriquet, Jean Nicolas a French Jesuit, famous on account of his historical falsifications, was born August 5, 1760, at Epernay, Champagne. He was professor at the Seminary of Argentiere, which was closed by Napoleon in 1807. The events of 1814 made the Jesuits come forward in great numbers, and their colleges were multiplied. Loriquet was … Continue reading “Loriquet, Jean Nicolas”

Lorin(us), Jean a Jewish commentator on the Scriptures, distinguished in his day as an exegetical scholar, was born at Avignon in 1559; taught theology at Paris, Rome, and Milan, and died March 26, 1634, at Dole. For a list of his works, see Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, 31:662. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical … Continue reading “Lorin(us), Jean”

Lorimer, Peter, D.D an eminent English Presbyterian divine, was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1812. He graduated from the university there, was ordained in 1836, and installed pastor of the River Terrace Church, London, which was then in connection with the Church of Scotland. He was at one with those who, in 1843, formed the … Continue reading “Lorimer, Peter, D.D”

Loria, Salomo a noted rabbi, was born at Posen in 1510. Gifted with great talents, he devoted himself to a thorough research of Jewish literature. On account of his onslaughts on Jewish tradition he became involved in manifold controversies with his colleagues, and was persecuted; but, though personally disliked on account of his inclination to … Continue reading “Loria, Salomo”

Loria (Or Luria) Isaac (by the Jews [Lion], the initials of ), a noted rabbi and great expounder of the Cabala (q.v.), was born at Jerusalem in 1534, of a German-Jewish family. His father having died when he was a child, he was cared for by a rich uncle, and was dedicated to the study … Continue reading “Loria (Or Luria) Isaac”

Loretz, Andrew one of the early pioneer ministers of the German Reformed Church in America, a Swiss by birth, was educated in Europe, and emigrated to America towards the close of the last century. “About the year 1789 he commenced preaching and ministering in a wide field, embracing a large part of both the Carolinas, … Continue reading “Loretz, Andrew”

Loretto Properly Loreto (LAURETUI), an Italian city of some 8000 inhabitants, several miles south of Ancona, is renowned simply as a place of pilgrimage. It is the site of the celebrated sanctuary of the Virgin Mary called the Santa Casa, or Holy House. The church of Santa Casa was built in 1461-1513. The first mention … Continue reading “Loretto Properly Loreto”

Loretto Nuns Founded by Mary Ward at Rome, 1633; reconstituted from her first congregation suppressed in 1630. Pioneers of the unenclosed orders for women, the founder and her companions met with little encouragement before Pope Clement XI approved their Rule, that of Saint Ignatius, in 1703, when they numbered six foundations. The work of the … Continue reading “Loretto Nuns”

Loretto Heights College Loretto, Colorado. Founded as the Loretto Heights Academy under the direction of Mother Pancratia Bonfils and the Sisters of Loretto as a private Catholic school for girls. Established as a college in 1918, conducted by the Sisters of Loretto. Included a preparatory school; college of arts and sciences; extension course; summer school. … Continue reading “Loretto Heights College”