Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Lilith SEE SCREECH-OWL. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Lilith (2) the name of the first wife of Adam, according to rabbinical tradition. She was made of the earth as was Adam himself, and would not submit to be ruled over by her husband. Seeing no possibility of an agreement between herself and … Continue reading “Lilith”

lilies A symbol of chastity and purity because of its spotless whiteness. In Christian art it is an emblem of the Annunciation , to indicate the purity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Saint Agnes of Montepulciano Saint Angelus of Jerusalem , as a symbol of his pure speech Saint Anthony of Padua Saint Antonius of … Continue reading “lilies”

Lilienthal, Theodor Christopher an eminent German theologian and writer, was born at Kionigsberg October 8, 1711. He studied at the university of his native place, and afterwards at Jena and Tbingen, and, after making a journey through Holland and England, spent some time in the University of Halle. He was soon after appointed adjunct professor … Continue reading “Lilienthal, Theodor Christopher”

Lilienthal, Michael a German theologian, was born at Liebstadt, in Prussia, September 8, 1686. He studied theology at Kuieigsberg and Jena, and became professor in the University of Rostock. He afterwards visited Holland, where he studied philology and archaeology, and after his return was for some years professor at Konigsberg. In 1714 he became assistant … Continue reading “Lilienthal, Michael”

Lilienthal, Max a Jewish rabbi, was born at Munich in 1815. He studied at his native place, and graduated in 1837 as doctor of philosophy. In 1839 he received a call as director of the Hebrew school at Riga, Russia. In 1845 he resigned his position and went to New York city, where he was … Continue reading “Lilienthal, Max”

Lilienfeld Lilienfeld, a Cistercian Abbey fifteen miles south of St. Polten, Lower Austria, was founded in 1202 by Leopold the Glorious, Margrave of Austria, the first monks being supplied from the monastery of Heiligen Kreus near Vienna. The early history of the foundation presents no exceptional features, but as time went on the monastery became … Continue reading “Lilienfeld”

Lilburne, John a Quaker preacher, noted for his republicanism, was born of an old family in Durham County in 1618. In his early youth he was a clother. He entered the ministry after he had suffered greatly by prosecution for his opposition to the government. His intrepid defense of his rights as a free-born Englishman … Continue reading “Lilburne, John”

Liknon (), a long basket, in which the image of Dionysus was carried in the Dionysia. The Liknon was the winnowing fan into which the corn was received after threshing, and was, very naturally, used in the rites of both Bacchus and Ceres. It was also employed to carry the instruments of sacrifice, and firstfruits … Continue reading “Liknon”

Liking LIKING.In older English liking was used for the outward appearance, qualified by good or ill. So Job 39:4 Their young ones are in good liking. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible

Likhi (Heb. Likchi’, , learned, otherwise captivator; Sept. v.r. , Vulg. Leci), the third named of the four sons of Shemidah or Shemida, son of Manasseh (1Ch 7:19; comp. Jos 17:2). He does not appear to have had a numerous if any progeny, as his name does not occur in the account of the Manassite … Continue reading “Likhi”