Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Lobwasser, Ambrosius a German Protestant poet, was born at Schneeburg, in Saxoney, April 4, 1515. He studied law, and became chancellor of Misnia, which position he resigned in 1563, to assume the duties of a professorship at the University of Konigsberg. He died November 25, 1585. Lobwasser exerted great influence over the religious concerns of … Continue reading “Lobwasser, Ambrosius”

Lobstein, Johan Michael a German theologian, was born at Lampertheim, near Strasburg, May 1740. In 1755 he entered the university of his native place, went to Paris in 1767, and at the expiration of nearly two years returned to Strasburg, and became pastor of the French Nicolai Church. In addition to this he became, after … Continue reading “Lobstein, Johan Michael”

Lobo, Jeronimo a noted Portuguese missionary of the Order of the Jesuits, was born at Lisbon in 1593. He was at first a professor in the Jesuits’ College at Coimbra, whence he was ordered to the missions in India, and removed to Goa in 1622. In 1623 he volunteered for the mission to Abyssinia to … Continue reading “Lobo, Jeronimo”

Lobethan, Johann Konrad a German theologian, was born at Hebel, near Homburg, September 29, 1688. In 1705 he entered the University of Marburg; later, he spent three years in Cassel, and in 1711 went to Bremen to continue his studies. In 1714 he accepted a call to Weimar as court preacher of the duchess dowager … Continue reading “Lobethan, Johann Konrad”

Lobera, Ann (Better known as VENERABLE ANN OF JESUS). Carmelite nun, companion of St. Teresa; b. At Medina del Campo (Old Castile), 25 November, 1545; d. at Brussels, 4 March, 1621. The daughter of Diego de Lobera of Plasencia, and of Francisca de Torres of Biscay, Ann was a deaf­mute until her seventh year. Left … Continue reading “Lobera, Ann”

Lober, Gottiilf Friedemann a German theologian, was born at Bonneburg, in the duchy of Sachsen- Altenburg, October 22, 1722. In 1738 he entered the University of Jena, where, in 1741, he lectured on linguistics of the Old and New Testament and later on philosophy. Notwithstanding his splendid prospects in this sphere, he gave up academical … Continue reading “Lober, Gottiilf Friedemann”

Lober, Christian a Lutheran theologian of Germany, was born February 2, 1683, at Orlamtinde, in Thuringia. He studied at Jena, was in 1705 adjunct of the philosophical faculty, in 1711 superintendent at Ronneburg, in 1717 doctor of theology, in 1731 general superintendent at Altenburg, and died December 26, 1747. He wrote, Diss. Super 2Ti 3:16 … Continue reading “Lober, Christian”

Lobbying General references Ezr 4:4-5 Diplomacy; Influence, Political Fuente: Nave’s Topical Bible

Lobbes, Benedictine Abbey of Located in Hainault, Belgium, founded about 650, by St. Landelin, a converted brigand, so that the place where his crimes had been committed might benefit by his conversion. As the number of monks increased rapidly the saintly founder, desiring to consecrate his life to austerities rather than to discharge the duties … Continue reading “Lobbes, Benedictine Abbey of”

Lobbes a celebrated convent in Hennegau, near Liege, in Belgium, founded by St. Laudelin, is noted particularly because it educated, and at one time had as its abbot, the celebrated monk Heriger, who flourished towards the close of the 10th century. His whole history is so thoroughly entangled in mythical narratives that it is well-nigh … Continue reading “Lobbes”