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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 How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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