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Welte, Benedict Exegete, born at Ratzenried in Würtemberg, 25 November, 1825; died 27 May, 1885. After studying at Tübingen and Bonn, where he made special studies in the exegesis of the Old Testament and in Oriental languages, he was ordained priest when twenty-eight years old. Soon after this he became assistant lecturer at Tübingen, and … Continue reading “Welte, Benedict”

Weltanschauung (Ger.) The compound term means world-view, perspective of life, conception of things. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Welsh Version The first edition of the New Test. was printed in London in 1567, in consequence of a law enacted by Parliament in 1562. The translation was made by William Salesbury, assisted by a certain Huet, a chanter of St. David’s, and Dr. Richard Davies, bishop of the same place. In 1588 the entire … Continue reading “Welsh Version”

Welsh Monastic Foundations Few saints of the early British Church, as it existed before the Saxon invasion, are known to history; the names of St. Alban, SS. Julius and Aaron seem to be the only ones that have come down to us of the countless martyrs slain in Britain in the time of Diocletian. But … Continue reading “Welsh Monastic Foundations”

Welsh, David, D.D an eminent Scotch clergyman, was born at Braefoot, Dumfriesshire, in 1793. He was educated at the University of Edinburgh; was pastor of the parish of Crossmichael, Presbytery of Kirkcudbrigcht for several years, beginning in 1821; became minister of St. David’s in Glasgow, in 1826; was appointed professor of Church history in the … Continue reading “Welsh, David, D.D”

Welsh Church In giving separate consideration to the Church of Wales, we follow a practice common among English historical writers and more particularly adopted in the collection of “Councils and Ecclesiastical Documents” of Haddan and Stubbs. There seems, however, no sufficient reason for emphasizing the distinction made by these last authorities between “the British Church … Continue reading “Welsh Church”

Welsh Calvinistic Methodists a considerable body of Methodists, chiefly in Wales, which dates its origin from 1735, sprang from the labors of Mr. Howel Harris, of Trevecca, in Brecknockshire. This young man had gone to Oxford to prepare for the ministry of the Church of England; but, becoming disgusted with the immorality and gross carelessness … Continue reading “Welsh Calvinistic Methodists”

Welser, Bartholomeus German merchant prince, born at Augsburg, 1488; died at Amberg, near Turkheim, Swabia, 1561. His father was Anton Welser, an important merchant of Augsburg. Bartholomeus entered his father’s business at an early age. After Anton’s death (1518) he bought the family homestead and with his brother Anton founded the firm of “Welser and … Continue reading “Welser, Bartholomeus”

Wellwood SEE MONCREIFF. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Wellwood (2) SEE MONCRIEF. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Wellspring welspring (, makor): Usually spring or fountain (figuratively), translated wellspring only in two passages: Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it (Pro 16:22); The wellspring of wisdom is as a flowing brook (Pro 18:4). See Burroughs, Pepacton, p. 35; WELL. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Wellspring Pro 16:22 (a) GOD … Continue reading “Wellspring”