Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Leydecker, Melchior a Calvinistic theologian, was born at Middelburg in 1642. He became pastor in the province of Zealand in 1662, was appointed professor at Utrecht in 1678, and died in 1721. He was an ardent exponent of the doctrines of the Reformed Church, and violently opposed the systems of Cocceius and Descartes, the works … Continue reading “Leydecker, Melchior”

Leyczon Nobla is the name of a poem which was extensively circulated among the Waldenses in the 15th century. It exhorts to repentance and to Christian life, and treats of the temptations to which the wicked subject the pious and the good, and of the punishments for sin. Some, among them Dickhoff, contend that the … Continue reading “Leyczon Nobla”

Lexington, Kentucky, diocese of Founded on 19 January 1988. Suffragen of the archdiocese of Louisville. See also Catholic-Hierarchy.Org diocese of Lexington New Catholic Dictionary Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Lex Talionis See Retaliation Retaliation Fuente: Nave’s Topical Bible

Lex (LAW) The etymology of the Latin word lex is a subject of controversy. Some authorities derive it from the Old Norse lög, neuter plural of lag, which would be the root of the English law, signifying “to put in order”, “put in place”. Others derive it from the Latin legere, “to read”, thus giving … Continue reading “Lex”

Lewis, Zechariah a Presbyterian minister, studied theology at Philadelphia, and was licensed by the Fairfield West Association in 1796. In the autumn of that year he became tutor in Yale College, and held that office until 1799. He was elected a trustee of Princeton Seminary in 1812. For six years he acted as corresponding secretary … Continue reading “Lewis, Zechariah (2)”

Lewis, William Henry, D.D a Protestant Episcopal clergyman, was born at Litchfield, Connecticut, Decdember 22, 1803. He was rector for a number of years of the Church of the Holy Trinity, in Brooklyn, N.Y., until 1861, when he became rector of Christ Church, Watertown, Connecticut, of which he continued to have charge until 1874. He … Continue reading “Lewis, William Henry, D.D”

Lewis, Thomas an Independent minister, was born in 1777. He was pastor of an Independent congregation at Islington, England, from 1804 till 1852, the year of his death. His published works are, 1. Christian Duties in the various Relations of Life (1839): 2. Religious State of Islington for the last Forty Years (1842): 3. Christian … Continue reading “Lewis, Thomas”

Lewis, Tayler, D.D., LL.D a distinguished Biblical scholar and Congregational divine, was born in Northumberland, Saratoga County, N.Y., March 27, 1802. He graduated from Union College in 1820, studied law in Albany, and, being admitted to the bar, entered on the practice of his profession at Fort Miller, In 1833 he gave up the practice … Continue reading “Lewis, Tayler, D.D., LL.D”

Lewis, Samuel Seymour, D.D a minister of the Protestant Episcopal Church, was born in Springfield, Vermont, September 4, 1804. His early education was acquired in the district school, but at the age of fiteen he entered the High School at South Berwick, Maine, where he prepared for college. After entering Dartmouth, failing sight compelled him … Continue reading “Lewis, Samuel Seymour, D.D”