Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Laue, Johann Gottfried a Lutheran theologian of Germany, was born December 20, 1683. He studied at Leipsic, was in 1708 con-rector at Quedlinburg, in 1710 deacon, in 1715 pastor at Diffurt, and died May 30, 1721. He wrote, Meditationes Exegetico-practicae: Apparatus Exegetico-homileticus: Historiae Arcanae Veteris Testamenti ad Judic. II et 1 Samuel III: Disput. an … Continue reading “Laue, Johann Gottfried”

lauds (Latin: laus, praise) In the Divine Office, the canonical hour which follows Matins ; sometimes however reckoned with the latter as forming one Canonical Hour. Originally the conclusion of the night vigil in the early Christian assembly was called matutinae laude, (morning praises) because it was sung at dawn and comprised the praise psalms … Continue reading “Lauds”

Laudisti a society which was instituted in Florence, in 1316, for the performance of religious lauds. The society still exists, and is in active operation. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Laudiani Manuscript (CODEX LAUDIANUS, so called because presented by archbishop Laud in 1636 to the University of Oxford, now in the Bodleian Library, where it is numbered 35), usually designated as E of the Acts, is a very valuable MS. of the Acts, with the Greek and Latin in uncial letters in parallel columns, the … Continue reading “Laudiani Manuscript”

Lauder, William a Scotch prelate, was preferred to the see of Glasgow in 1408. He was bishop there and lord chancellor, April 14, 1424. He died about 1426. See Keith, Scottish Bishops, page 248. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Lauder, Thomas a Scotch prelate, was preferred to the see of Dunkeld in 1452, which see he retained until 1476, when he resigned his charge on account of advanced age. He died November 4, 1481. See Keith, Scottish Bishops, page 89. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Lauder, Robert a Scotch prelate, was probably promoted to the see of Dunblane in 1448, and in 1451 was sent jointly with the bishops of Glasgow and Moray into England. He was probably bishop there in 1465. See Keith, Scottish Bishops, page 177. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Lauder, George a Scotch prelate, was vicar of Crail in 1425, and was afterwards master, or preceptor, of the Hospital of St. Leonard’s. He was promoted to the bishopric of Argyle as early as 1427, and was still bishop in 1462. See Keith, Scottish Bishops, page 287. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Lauder, Alexander a Scotch prelate, was rector of Ratho, promoted to the see of Dunkeld in May, 1440, and died October 11 following. See Keith, Scottish Bishops, page 87. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Laudemium a name given to the sum which heirs, on obtaining their inheritance, are to pay to certain parties. It was to be paid for the recognition and establishment (laudatio) of the claim, and even, occasionally, on coming into possession other than an inheritance, as, for instance, by gift, etc. It subsequently became obligatory only … Continue reading “Laudemium”