Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Leib Olmai in the mythology of the Laplanders, was a deity of the atmosphere, who made the weather favorable to hunting and fishing. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Lei (a) Generic name. “All similar substances necessarily bear the same name.” (Neo-Mohism) (b) Generic relationship or partial relationship. See Mo che. — W.T.C. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Lehnin, Hermann Von a monk of the convent of that name, said to have flourished about the close of the 13th century, as the author of a prophetic poem, in 100 Latin hexameter verses, concerning his convent and the house of Brandenburg, entitled Vatficinzium Lehninense. According to the legend, the MS. was discovered in an … Continue reading “Lehnin, Hermann Von”

Lehnin, Abbey of Founded in 1180 by Otto II, Margrave of Brandenburg, for Cistercian monks. Situated about eight miles to the south-east of Brandenburg, its church was a fine example of Romanesque architecture. It is not of great importance in history save for the famous “Vaticinium Lehninense”, supposed to have been written in the thirteenth … Continue reading “Lehnin, Abbey of”

Lehnberg, Magnus a Swedish prelate, noted as a pulpit orator, was born in 1758, and became bishop of Linkoping. He died in 1809. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Lehmus, Adam Theodor Albert Franz a Lutheran theologian of Germany, was born at Soest, December 2, 1777. He entered the ministry in 1801, was in 1819 dean and pastor at Anspach, and died August 18, 1837, doctor of theology. He wrote, Die Lehre von der Versohnung des Menschen mit Gott durch Christum (Sulzbach, 1821): Ueber … Continue reading “Lehmus, Adam Theodor Albert Franz”

Lehmnann, Christian Abraham a German theologian, was born at Ttenbock Jan. 4, 1735, and was educated at the University of Wittenberg (1754-58). In 1760 he became deacon, in 1764 pastor at Lockwitz, and in 1806 senior of the district of the Dresden diocese. He died Dec. 30, 1813. He spent his life in practical activity. … Continue reading “Lehmnann, Christian Abraham”

Lehmkuhl, Augustinus Theologian, born Hagen, Westphalia, Germany, 1834; died Valkenburg; Netherlands, 1918. He was educated at a primary school in Hagen, later at Essen-Ruhr, Rheinland, and at several Jesuit scholasticates. Entering the Society of Jesus, 1853, he was ordained, 1862, and appointed professor of Holy Scripture, of dogmatic theology, and of moral theology at the … Continue reading “Lehmkuhl, Augustinus”

Lehmann, Wilhelm Friedrich a Lutheran minister, was born October 16, 1820, in Wurtemberg. In 1824 he came with his parents to America. He studied at the theological seminaries, of Columbus, Ohio, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and was for some time preacher at Somerset, Ohio. In 1846 he was appointed professor at the University at Columbus. He … Continue reading “Lehmann, Wilhelm Friedrich”

LEHI Jawbone, a place in Judah, where Samson was enabled to slay one thousand Philistines with the jawbone of an ass, and where, in answer to his petition, a fountain sprung up to relieve his thirst, Jdg 15:9-19 . Probably the Hebrew word Lehi in, should be left untranslated, “God clave a hollow place that … Continue reading “Lehi”