Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Loci Communes Theologici is the name given to expositions of evangelical dogmatics in the early times of the Reformation. It originated with Melancthon, and was retained by many as late as the 17th century. Melancthon was led to adopt it in consequence of its classical signification, the word loci being then used to denote the … Continue reading “Loci Communes Theologici”

Lochner, Stephen A painter, born at Meersburg, on the Lake of Constance, date of birth unknown; died at Cologne, 1452. He came to Cologne about 1430 from Meersburg. His style of painting resembles more that of “Master Wilhelm” of the fourteenth century, than that of the unknown painters who followed him, who, though they lived … Continue reading “Lochner, Stephen”

Lochman, John George, D.D a Lutheran minister, widely and favorably known, was born in Philadelphia December 2, 1773. After the proper preparation, he entered the University of Pennsylvania, at which he was graduated in 1789, and from which institution he subsequently received the doctorate. He studied theology under the direction of Dr. Helmuth, and was … Continue reading “Lochman, John George, D.D”

Lochleven A lake, Kinross-shire, Scotland. Saint Serf’s Island, situated here, was the seat of a religious community for 700 years. Given to the Culdees, c.840, it was granted by David I, 1145, to the Canons Regular of Saint Andrews; the surviving Culdees were subject to the canons. At the Dissolution the confiscated property passed to … Continue reading “Lochleven”

Locherer. Johann Nepomuk a Roman Catholic theologian of Germany, was born at Freiburg, August 21, 1773, and died at Giessen, February 26, 1837, doctor and professor of theology. He wrote, Geschichte der christlichen Religion und Kirche (Ravensberg, 1824-34, 9 volumes): Lehrbuch der christlichen Archiologie (Frankfort, 1832): Lehrbuch der Patrologie (Mayence, 1837). See Winer, Handbuch der … Continue reading “Locherer. Johann Nepomuk”

Lochan, Saint Bishop of Cork, born near Bandon, Ireland , c.550; died Cloyne, Ireland , 623 . He evangelized Gowran, Coolcashin, Aghahoe, and founded the school at Eirce. He visited Rome, Scotland, and Wales. Feast , 25 September . Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Loccum (LUCCA, LOCKEN, LOCKWEEN, LYKE, LYCKO) A Cistercian abbey in the Diocese of Minden, formerly in Brunswick but now included in Hanover, was founded by Count Wilbrand von Hallermund in 1163. The first monks under Abbot Eccardus came from Volkenrode in Thuringia, through which house the foundation belongs to the Morimond line of descent from … Continue reading “Loccum”

Localization, Cerebral (Lat. locus, place) The supposed correlation of mental processes, sensory and motor, with definite areas of the brain. The theory of definite and exact brain localization has been largely disproven by recent physiological investigations of Franz, Lashley and others. — L.W. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Locales a name anciently given to ecclesiastics who were ordained to a ministerial charge in some fixed place. At the Council ofValentia, in Spain, a decree was passed that no priest should be ordained unless he would give a promise that he would be a localis. Indeed, ordination at large was not considered valid. Fuente: … Continue reading “Locales”

Local Preachers The term “local,” as applied to preachers in Methodist churches, is used in contradistinction to the term “itinerant” or “traveling,” which designates members of Annual Conferences. Local preachers are lay preachers. They are not subject to appointment by bishops or stationing committees, as are itinerant ministers. Nevertheless, they are formally licensed, and subject … Continue reading “Local Preachers”