Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Legio Titular see of Palestina Secunda, suffragan of Scythopolis. It figures for the first time in a Latin episcopal notitia, dating probably from the eleventh century, where it is given under the name of Legionum, between the Bishoprics of Diocæsarea and Capitolias (Tobler and Molinier, “Itinera Hierosolymitana”, I, Geneva, 1880, 343). If, however, we consult … Continue reading “Legio”

Leghorn (LIBURNENSIS.) Suffragan of Pisa. Leghorn (Italian Livorno), in Tuscany, is the capital of the smallest of the provinces of Italy. The city is situated on marshy ground, and is in consequence intersected by many canals, hence it has been called “Little Venice”. A larger canal puts it in communication with Pisa. It has two … Continue reading “Leghorn”

Legge, George, LL.D a Scotch Congregational minister, was born at Huntley, Aberdeenshire, October 10, 1802. He became a student of King’s College, Aberdeen, in 1819, completing his curriculum in 1825, and receiving his degree of M.A.; was converted in 1828; entered Highbury College to prepare for the ministry in 1830, and in 1832 became pastor … Continue reading “Legge, George, LL.D”

Legerdemain SEE MAGIC. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Leger, Saint SEE LEODEGAR. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Leger, Jean a French Protestant minister, was born in Savoy in 1615. He was pastor of a Church of the Waldenses, but fortunately escaped from the massacre of 1655. He afterwards went to France, and colicited the intervention of the court for his countrymen. In 1663 he went to Holland, and became pastor of a … Continue reading “Leger, Jean”

Leger, Antoine (1), a French Protestant divine, was born in Savoy in 1594. He was professor of theology and Oriental languages at Geneva from 1645 until his death in 1661. He edited the Greek text of the New Testament (1638). Leger, Antoine (2), son of the preceding, was born at Geneva in 1652. He also … Continue reading “Leger, Antoine”

Legends of the Saints Certain popular biographical stories of the saints. The word legend is not used here in the modern sense, describing what is entirely fictitious, but is intended to convey the idea of a story which possesses a substratum of truth under considerable fanciful embellishment. In these legends there is a certain original … Continue reading “Legends of the Saints”

Legends, Literary or Profane In the period of national origins history and legend are inextricably mingled. In the course of oral transmission historic narrative necessarily becomes more or less legendary. Details are emphasized or exaggerated, actions ascribed to different motives, facts are forgotten or suppressed, chronological and geographical data confused, and traits and motifs from … Continue reading “Legends, Literary or Profane”

Legends »Holiness to the Lord« – Engraved on the high priest’s mitre Exo 28:36; Exo 39:30 – Engraved on bells of horses, on pots and bowls Zec 14:20 »This is Jesus, the King of the Jews« Mat 27:37 Precepts written on door posts and gates, and worn on the hand and forehead Deu 6:6-9; Deu … Continue reading “Legends”