Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Laos (Vicariate Apostolic) Separated from the Vicariate Apostolic of Siam by a decree of 4 May, 1899. The vast extent of territory of Further India embraced within the ecclesiastical unit is politically divided. The country to the west of the Mekong River, excepting the province of Bassak is included in the Kingdom of Siam; that … Continue reading “Laos”

Laodiceans, The Laodice’ans, The. The inhabitants of Laodicea. Col 4:16; Rev 3:14. Fuente: Smith’s Bible Dictionary

Laodiceans, Epistle To The “In the conclusion of the Epistle to the Colossians (Col 4:16), the apostle, after sending to the Colossians the salutations of himself and others who were with him, enjoins the Colossians to send this epistle to the Laodiceans, and that they likewise should read the one from Laodicea ( ). It … Continue reading “Laodiceans, Epistle to The”

Laodiceans [Laodice’ans] Inhabitants of Laodicea. Col 4:16; Rev 3:14. Fuente: Concise Bible Dictionary

Laodicean (), an inhabitant of the city of Laodicea, in Phrygia (Col 4:16; Rev 3:14), from which passages it appears that a Christian Church was established there by the apostles. See below. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Laodicea, Epistle from (Col. 4:16), was probably the Epistle to the Ephesians, as designed for general circulation. It would reach the Colossians by way of Laodicea. Fuente: Easton’s Bible Dictionary

Laodicea, Council, Of (Conciliumt Laodicenum), an important council held at Laodicea, in Phvrgia, in the 4th century. The year in which this council convened is disputed. Baronius and Binius assign the year 314; Pagi. 363; Hardouin places it as late as 372, and others even in 399. Hefele thinks that it must have had its … Continue reading “Laodicea, Council, Of”

LAODICEA A large and opulent city of Asia Minor, the metropolis of Phrygia Pacatiana. It was situated on the river Lycus, not far above its junction with the Meander, and in the vicinity of Colosse and Hierapolis. Its earlier name was Diopolis; but after being enlarged by Antiochus II, it was called Laodicea, from his … Continue reading “Laodicea”

Laodicaea [strictly LADICIA] (, justice of the people), the name of several cities in Syria and Asia Minor, but one of which, usually called Laodicea ad Lycuum (from its proximity to the river Lycus), is named in Scripture. It lay on the confines of Phrygia and Lydia, about forty miles east of Ephesus, and is … Continue reading “Laodicaea”

Lao-tzu (formerly written LAO-TSE), one of the most remarkable men of the Chinese Empire, the author of the Tao-to-king, and founder of the religious sect known as Taoists (or Tauists), was born in the kingdom of Tsu B.C. 604. His family name was Le, or Plum; in his youth he himself was called Urh, or … Continue reading “Lao Tzu”