Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Laurent, Johann Theodor a French prelate, was born July 6, 1804, at Aix-la-Chapelle. He made himself especially conspicuous by his opposition to the Hermesians (q.v.), and in recognition of his merits he was appointed bishop of Cherson, in partibus infidelium. As he could not reside in Hamburg, where he intended to live, he went to … Continue reading “Laurent, Johann Theodor”

Laurence Richard, D.C.L. a distinguished English prelate, was born at Bath in 1760; matriculated in the University of Oxford July 14, 1778, as an exhibitioner of Corpus Christi College; took the degree of B.A. April 10, 1782; that of M.A. July 9, 1785, and those of B. and D.C.L. June 27, 1794. Upon the appointment … Continue reading “Laurence Richard, D.C.L.”

Laurence O’Toole, Saint (LORCAN UA TUATHAIL; also spelled Laurence O’Toole) Confessor, born about 1128, in the present County Kildare; died 14 November, 1180, at Eu in Normandy; canonized in 1225 by Honorius III. His father was chief of Hy Murray, and his mother one of the Clan O’Byrne. At the age of ten he was … Continue reading “Laurence O’Toole, Saint”

Laurence (1) a Scotch prelate, was elected bishop of the see of the Isles in 1249, but was drowned the same year. See Keith, Scottish Bishops, page 299. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Laurence (2) a Scotch prelate, was made bishop of the see of Argyle about 1261. About 1269 he ratified … Continue reading “Laurence (2)”

Laurel See Bay Tree Fuente: Plants Animals Of Bible Laurel a plant which was sacred to Apollo, the god of prophecy, and much used by those who pretended to inspiration. The heads of ancient seers were usually adorned with laurel wreaths, while they carried in their hands a laurel branch as a magic wand. The … Continue reading “Laurel”

Laureate (from the Latin verb laureatus, crowned with the prize) was used of a successful theological candidate, in ancient times, at the Scotch universities. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

LAURA In church history, a name given to a collection of little cells at some distance from each other, in which the hermits of ancient times lived together in a wilderness. These hermits did not live in community, but each monk provided for himself in his distinct cell. the most celebrated lauras mentioned in ecclesiastical … Continue reading “Laura”

Launoy, Matthieu De a Roman Catholic theologian, was born at Ferte-Alais, but embraced the Reformation at Geneva in 1560, and was admitted to the evangelical ministry. He was pastor at Heidelberg in 1573, afterwards at Sedan, where he had adulterous relations with one of his cousins, and was thus obliged to leave the place. Being … Continue reading “Launoy, Matthieu De”

Launoi, Jean De a noted French Roman Catholic historian and canonist, was born at Val-de- Sis, near Valogne, December 21, 1603. He studied at Constance and Paris, where he was received magister in June 1634. In the same year he entered the Church. He was highly esteemed among the learned men of his time. On … Continue reading “Launoi, Jean De”

Launch lanch, lonch. See SHIPS AND BOATS, III., 1. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Launch “to bring up” (ana, “up,” ago, “to lead”), is used in the Middle Voice as a nautical term signifying “to put to sea;” it is translated “launch forth” in Luk 8:22; “set sail” in Act 13:13, RV (AV, “loosed”); similarly … Continue reading “Launch”