Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Laws of Manu English term generally applied to the “Manava Dharma-sastra,” a metrical Sanskrit compendium of ancient sacred laws and customs of Brahminism. It consists of 2684 verses, divided into 12 chapters, and in its present metrical form, dates from about the 1st or 2nd century of the Christian era. The content, which is supposed … Continue reading “Laws of Manu”

Laws, May The name applied to a series of laws enacted by the Prussian Diet May 1873-1875, marking the beginning of the conflict between Church and State in Germany, generally known as the Kulturkampf . The May Laws had the fullest support of Bismarck, though their actual author was Falk, the Prussian minister of public … Continue reading “Laws, May”

laws, blue Stringent legal measures dealing with private morals and conduct, especially the puritanical laws of the early American colonies. The term “blue” originated in England where it was associated with strict adherents of Puritanism, since to be constant, faithful, or “true blue” was considered Puritanic. The more liberal inhabitants of the New York colony … Continue reading “laws, blue”

Lawrenson, Laurence a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born in 1779, entered the Philadelphia Conference in 1810, and died April 4, 1829. He possessed a strong and generous mind, and deep piety. He was an excellent presiding elder, and preached with distinguished success the word of life. Minutes of Conferences, 2:38. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological … Continue reading “Lawrenson, Laurence”

Lawrence, St., Regular Canons of a religious order, said to have been founded by St. Benedict in the 6th century. Its seat was in Dauphine. It was reformed in the 11th century, under the patronage of Odo, count of Savoy. The bishop of Turin in 1065 conferred many gifts upon it, and several popes enriched … Continue reading “Lawrence, St., Regular Canons of”

Lawrence, St SEE LAURENTIUS, ST. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Lawrence, Sir Henry Montgomery brother of sir Thomas Lawrence, the “Savior of India,” is noted for his philanthropy and Christian bearing as a soldier in the British army in India. He was born in Ceylon in 1806, and after entering the army quickly rose to distinction. In the campaigns of the Sutlej he served with … Continue reading “Lawrence, Sir Henry Montgomery”

Lawrence, Samuel, D.D an English Presbyterian clergyman, was born at Nantwich, Cheshire, in 1693. His father was a Dissenting minister. He was educated at the Glasgow University, became tutor in the family of chief baron Ward, and settled as a minister first at Newcastle, Stafford, in 1714. In 1727 he became pastor at Newcastle-on-Tyne, but … Continue reading “Lawrence, Samuel, D.D”

Lawrence, Saint Martyr (died 258), a deacon, victim of the Valerian persecution, and one of the most honored of Roman martyrs. Probably a native of Spain, he became one of the seven deacons of the Roman Church, and distributed alms from the monastery of Saint Cyriaca. According to tradition Saint Lawrence was roasted to death … Continue reading “Lawrence, Saint (1)”

Lawrence Robinson, Blessed Martyr , died London, 1582. He was of an ancient family of County Lancaster, England , celebrated for its devotion to the Faith. Educated at Oxford, he studied for the priesthood at Douai, and was ordained, 1577. He was sent to England , where he was arrested, 1581, accused of complicity in … Continue reading “Lawrence Robinson, Blessed”