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Wittichen, Ferdinand Karl a Protestant theologian, was born April 7, 1832, and died March 30, 1882, at Eschweiler, in Prussia. He is the author of, Die Lehre Gottes als des Vaters (Gottingen, 1865): Die Idee des Menschen (ibid. 1868): Die Idee des Reiches Gottes (ibid. 1872): Die christliche Lehre, ein Leitfaden fur den hoheren Religionsunterricht … Continue reading “Wittichen, Ferdinand Karl”

Wittich, Christoph a Reformed theologian of Holland, was born October 7, 1625, at Brieg, in Silesia. He studied at Groningen and Leyden, was in 1655 appointed professor of theology at Nimeguen, where he lectured for sixteen years. In 1671 he was called to Leyden, where his lectures were received with great favor, and died May … Continue reading “Wittich, Christoph”

Wittgenstein, Ludwig (Lecturer in philosophy at University of Cambridge, 1929-1939; professor and head of department since 1939. Author of Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus, 1922. Apart from technical innovations in logical theory (notably in the discussion of tautology and probability), Wittgenstein’s main contribution to contemporary philosophy has been his demonstration of the importance of a study of language. … Continue reading “Wittgenstein, Ludwig”

Wittesa (or Vittesa) in Hindu mythology, is the god of wealth, one of the eight protectors of the world, or of the ten patriarchs, Rishis, masters of created beings. He always appears upon a magnificent wagon, overlaid with precious stones, or on a white feather-covered horse. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Wittenberg, The Concord Of signed May 29, 1536, denotes one of the most interesting, as also one of the most important, stages in that series of negotiations which, during the first period of the Reformation, was carried on in order to bring about an agreement between the Swiss and Saxon reformers. Politically, landgrave Philip of … Continue reading “Wittenberg, The Concord Of”

Wittenberg The city is in Prussian Saxony and was founded by Albert the Bear (d. 1170). He had conquered the surrounding territory from the Slavs and replaced them by German colonists, especially by Flemings from the lower Rhine. These colonists settled near the citadel fortified against the Slavs on the boundary, and called the spot … Continue reading “Wittenberg”

Witt, Francis Xavier Reformer of church music, founder of the St. Cecilia Society for German-speaking countries, and composer, b. at Walderbach, Upper Palatinate, 9 Feb., 1834; d. at Landshut, Bavaria, 2 Dec., 1888. The son of a school teacher, Witt was instructed in singing and piano and violin playing from his earliest youth, and when … Continue reading “Witt, Francis Xavier”

Witt, Daniel, D.D a Baptist minister, was born in Bedford County, Virginia, November 8, 1801. He united with the Church in December 1821, was licensed April 13, 1822, and itinerated through several counties in his native state for two or three years. About 1825 he became pastor of a Church which he had organized at … Continue reading “Witt, Daniel, D.D”

Witstack a citizen of Stettin, Pomerania, of some note, flourished in the early part of the 12th century. He was converted and baptized during the first visit of bishop Otto to Stettin, and endeavored to show his zeal for Christianity by fighting against the pagans. He was taken prisoner on a piratical expedition, and for … Continue reading “Witstack”

Witsius (Wits, or Witsen), Herman a Dutch theologian of the Federal school, with mediating tendencies, was born at Eakhuysen, in West Frisia, Feb. 12,1636. His father was a magistrate, and later burgomaster of the town; and his uncle, Peter Gerhard, was a scholar, from whom he doubtless received the exact classical training and the liberal … Continue reading “Witsius (Wits, or Witsen), Herman”