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Theophilus (Presbyter)

 pseudonym of Roger of Helmarshausen

(flourished 12th century) German monk and writer. He is known for his De Diversis Artibus (c. 1110–40), a thorough account of the techniques of almost all the known crafts of the early 12th century. From his writings it can be deduced that he was a practicing craftsman of the Benedictine order.

presbyter
1. 
a. an elder of a congregation in the early Christian Church
b. (in some Churches having episcopal politics) an official who is subordinate to a bishop and has administrative, teaching, and sacerdotal functions
2. (in some hierarchical Churches) another name for priest
3. in the Presbyterian Church
a. a teaching elder
b. a ruling elder


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