Leiptr in Norse mythology, was one of the rivers of hell, which have their source in the spring Hwergelmer. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Leipsic, Interim of
Leipsic, Interim of SEE INTERIM (III). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Leipsic Discussion Of
Leipsic Discussion Of SEE ECK; SEE CARLSTADT, etc. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Leipsic, Colloquy of
Leipsic, Colloquy of in 1631. The disputes which occurred in the 16th century, when the two evangelical churches framed their confession of faith, had produced great bitterness between the Lutherans and Calvinists. Attempts at reconciliation had already been made by pious individuals in the 16th century, and still others in the 17th, as, for instance, … Continue reading “Leipsic, Colloquy of”
Leinbach, Thomas Hartman
Leinbach, Thomas Hartman an earnest and successful minister of the German Reformed Church, was born in Berks County, Pennsylvania, January 18, 1802. He studied privately under the Reverend Dr. F.L. Herman; was licensed and ordained in 1822. After serving for several years a few congregations, located partly in Lancaster and partly in Berks County, he … Continue reading “Leinbach, Thomas Hartman”
Leimburg, Johann Leiss Von
Leimburg, Johann Leiss Von a Roman Catholic prelate of Germany, was born in 1821. For some time dean at Bregenz and Innsbruick, he was in 1879 appointed prince-bishop of Brixen, and died April 24, 1884. He was a man of peace, and tolerant against non-Catholics. (B.P.) Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Leighton, Robert
Leighton, Robert a Scottish prelate, one of the most distinguished preachers and theologians of the 17th century, was born in Edinburgh, or, as others think, in Londlon, in the year 1611. He was educated at the university of the former city, and there took his degree of M.A. in 1631, when he went to the … Continue reading “Leighton, Robert”
Leighton, Henry De
Leighton, Henry De a Scotch prelate, was consecrated bishop of Moray, March 8, 1414, where he continued ten years. In 1424 he was translated to the see of Aberdeen. He was one of the commissioners sent to London for negotiating the ransom of king James I, and returned home with him. He died in 1441. … Continue reading “Leighton, Henry De”
Leighton, Alexander
Leighton, Alexander a Scottish divine, was born at Edilnburgh in 1568. He was professor of moral philosophy in that city for several years prior to 1613, when he removed to London, and obtained a lectureship. For libellous or offensive expressions against the king, queen, and thee bishops, in his book called Zion’s Plea (1629), he … Continue reading “Leighton, Alexander”
Leighlin, Synod of
Leighlin, Synod of was held in Campo-Lene, Ireland, near Old Leighlin, A.D. 633, with the purpose of settling the time as to the observance of Easter. A few years before (630), Honorius I had addressed an expostulatory letter to the Irish clergy on the paschal question; and it is worthy of remark that this was … Continue reading “Leighlin, Synod of”