Leucius, author of N.T. apocryphal additions Leucius (1), the reputed author of large apocryphal additions to the N.T. history, which originated in heretical circles, and which, though now lost, were much current in early times. The fullest account is that given by Photius (Cod. 114), who describes a book, called The Circuits of the Apostles, … Continue reading “Leucius, author of N.T. apocryphal additions”
Leucippus
Leucippus the founder of the atomistic school of Grecian philosophy, and forerunner of Democritus (q.v.). Nothing is known concerning him, neither the time nor the place of his birth, nor the circumstances of his life. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Leucippus (a. 450 B.C.) A contemporary of Empedocles and Anaxagoras and founder … Continue reading “Leucippus”
Leuchars, Patrick De
Leuchars, Patrick De a Scotch prelate, was invested with the see of Brechin in 1354, and some time after was made lord high chancellor of the kingdom. In 1370 he resigned his office of chancellor. He was bishop, and present at Parliament in 1373. See Keith, Scottish Bishops, page 162. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological … Continue reading “Leuchars, Patrick De”
Leuce
Leuce A titular see of Thrace, not mentioned by any ancient historian or geographer. However, its bishop, Symeon, attended the Council of Constantinople (Lequien, Oriens Christ., I, 1167). The “Notitiæ episcopatuum” of the tenth to the twelfth and thirteenth centuries mention Leuce among the suffragans of Philippopolis. It is probably the modern village of Copolovo, … Continue reading “Leuce”
Leubus
Leubus A celebrated ancient Cistercian abbey, situated on the Oder, northwest of Breslau, in the Prussian Province of Silesia. The year of foundation is not quite certain, the deed of foundation of 1175, formerly considered genuine, having been proved a forgery, but the statement of the old Cistercian chronicles and Polish annalists, that Leubus was … Continue reading “Leubus”
Letushim
Letushim (Heb. Letushiim’, , hammered, plur.; Sept. ), the second named of the three sons of Dedan (grandson of Abraham by Keturah), and head of an Arabian tribe descended from him (Gen 30:3; and Vulg. at 1Ch 1:32). B.C. considerably post 2024. SEE ARABIA. Fresnel (Journ. Asiat. 3e serie, 6:217) identifies it with Tasm, one … Continue reading “Letushim”
Lettushim
Lettushim Gen 25:3. An Arab tribe (as the plural ending implies), sprung from Abraham by Keturah. Fuente: Fausset’s Bible Dictionary
Lettus
Lettus ( v. r. ‘; Vulg. Acchus), a son of Sechenias, one of the Levites who returned from Babylon (1Es 8:29), evidently the HATTUSI SEE HATTUSI (q.v.) of the Heb. text (Ezr 8:2). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
letturn
letturn (Latin: legere, to read) A book-stand or reading-desk to support the sacred books used in liturgical ceremonies. One permanent stand was first used for this purpose; later, two were erected on opposite sides of the choir. In some churches the sermon was preached at a third lectern. Marble and wood were used in their … Continue reading “letturn”
Lettonia
Lettonia Republic of Europe, on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea, between Lithuania and Estonia. Christianity was preached in this region in the 12th century, and in 1200 the Diocese of Livonia of the Latin Rite, was established; its cathedral at Riga was built about 1206, and it became an archdiocese in 1255. The … Continue reading “Lettonia”