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Wisdom 1. In OT and Apocrypha.-In the OT, Wisdom in its nature and office is discussed in the series of books known as the okhmh or Wisdom literature of the Hebrews. We find here not so much a philosophy as the rudiments of a philosophy on the practical side. The wisdom, e.g., of Joseph or … Continue reading “Wisdom”

Wisconsin Known as the “Badger State”, admitted to the Union on 29 May, 1848, the seventeenth state admitted, after the original thirteen. It is bounded on the east by Lake Michigan, on the north by the upper Peninsula of the State of Michigan and by Lake Superior, on the west by Minnesota and St. Croix … Continue reading “Wisconsin”

Wirz, Ludwig a Protestant theologian, was born at Zurich in 1756, and died at Monch- Altdorf, in Switzerland, May 29, 1816. He is the author of, Helvetische Kirchengeschichte aus Hottinger’s allterem Werke und andern Quellen neu bearbeitet (Zurich, 1808-14, 4 volumes). See Winer, Handbuch der theol. Lit. 1:809. (B.P.) Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and … Continue reading “Wirz, Ludwig”

Wirtz, Johann a Swiss theologian, who died at Zurich, September 6, 1658, is the author of, De Munere Ecclesiastico ex 1 Corinthians 4 : De Ecclesia Exodus 1 Timothy 3:15: Emblema Theologicum ex Apocalypsi: De Communione Sanctorum: De Christo Unico Novi Testamenti Pontificae: De Apostolo Petro: De Bonis Operibus: De Natura Philosophiae: De Testimonio Divino: … Continue reading “Wirtz, Johann”

Wirth, Michael a Roman Catholic theologian of Germany, was born October 1, 1788, at Lauingen, and died as professor of hermeneutics, exegesis, and psedagogics at Dillingen, July 17, 1832. He is the author of Altes und Neues uber den 1. Brief an die Korinther (Ulm, 1825). See Winer, Handbuch der theol. Lit. 2:307. (B.P.) Fuente: … Continue reading “Wirth, Michael”

Wirt, Wigand Theologian, born at Frankfort about 1460; died at Steyer, 30 June, 1519. He entered the Dominican Order at Frankfort, where he also, after his religious profession, made his ecclesiastical studies, obtaining on their completion the lectorate in theology. His literary activity began in 1494 with the publication of a polemical work in which … Continue reading “Wirt, Wigand”

Wiro, Saint an Irish prelate, was born in the county of Clare, and was at an early period of life elected bishop of Dublin. He went to Rome and was consecrated by the pope. He governed this see some time, and gained a high reputation on account of his sanctity. He finally resigned his bishopric … Continue reading “Wiro, Saint”

Wireker, Nigel Satirist, lived about 1190. He describes himself as old in the “Speculum Stultorum”, which was written apparently before 1180. He claims to have known St. Thomas of Canterbury personally, so it was probably before 1170 that he became a monk of Christ Church, Canterbury, where he was, at any rate, from 1186 to … Continue reading “Wireker, Nigel”

Wire (,pathil, Exo 39:3, a line or thread, as rendered in Jdg 16:9; Eze 40:3). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Wipo (WIPPO). Apparently a native of Burgundy, lived in the first half of the eleventh century. He was chaplain to Emperor Konrad II, whose biography he wrote in chronicle form, “Gesta Chuonradi II imperatoris”, and presented to Konrad’s son, Henry III, in 1046 not long after the latter was crowned. Wipo fully understands his subject, … Continue reading “Wipo”