Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Lingendes, Claude de a noted French pulpit orator of the Jesuits, was born at Moulins in 1591. He entered the order, and soon rose to high distinction. He was entrusted with several important missions. He died at Paris, where he was superior of his order, April 12, 1660. See Hoefer, Nouv. Biograph. Generale, 31:278. Fuente: … Continue reading “Lingendes, Claude de”

Lingayets SEE JANGAMAS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Lingard, John, D.D., LL.D a Roman Catholic priest, and one of the most eminent. of modern historians, was born at Winchester, England, February 5, 1771. He studied at the Roman Catholic College of Douai, France, and remained there until obliged by the horrors of the French Revolution to return to England. The college was finally … Continue reading “Lingard, John, D.D., LL.D”

Lingard, John Historian, born Winchester, England , 1771; died Hornby, 1851. Entering Douai in 1782, he returned to England during the French Revolution and was ordained at York, 1795, after his appointment as vice-president and professor at Crook Hall seminary (transferred to Ushaw, 1808), where he wrote his “Antiquities of the Anglo-Saxon Church.” In 1811 … Continue reading “Lingard, John”

Lingam SEE LINGA. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Linga (a Sanscrit word which literally means a sign or symbol) denotes, in the sectarian worship of the Hindus, the phallus, as an emblem of the male or generative power of nature. The Linga-worship prevails with the Saivas, or adorers of Siva. SEE HINUISMI. Originally of an ideal and mystical nature, it has degenerated into … Continue reading “Linga”

Linfield, WILLIAM F. M., D.D a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, was born at Charleston, S.C., August 25. 1824. He was converted in 1849, in 1851 entered the Alabama Conference, in which and adjoining conferences he labored, with but one year’s intermission, until his death, March 16, 1882. See Minutes of Annual Conferences … Continue reading “Linfield, WILLIAM F. M., D.D”

LINES The cords used in measuring and settling the bounds of landed property, Psa 16:6 ; Isa 34:17 . Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Lines were used for measuring and dividing land; and hence the word came to denote a portion or inheritance measured out; a possession (Ps. 16:6). Fuente: Easton’s Bible Dictionary Lines … Continue reading “Lines”

linens, altar Certain linens used during the Sacrifice of the Mass. They are the corporal, pall, purificator, and finger-towels. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Linens, Altar The altar-linens are the corporal, pall, purificator, and finger- towels. The Blessed Sacrament and the vase containing It must always be placed on a corporal, which must be made of … Continue reading “Linens, Altar”

Linen-yarn (See YARN) Fuente: Easton’s Bible Dictionary