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Weiser, Daniel, D.D a German Reformed clergyman, was born at Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, January 13, 1799. In his youth he learned the trade of a nailsmith in Lewisburg, and in 1814 served four months in the United States army. He began to study for the ministry at Hagerstown, Maryland, in 1819, was licensed in 1823, and … Continue reading “Weiser, Daniel, D.D”

Weise, Georg Andreas a Lutheran minister of Germany, was born December 11, 1737, at Astrakhan, in Rmssia. He went to Halle with his father in 1743, and here lie received, not only his early education, but also his theological instruction, and Franke, Michaelis, Freylinghausen, Baumgarten, and Knapp were his teachers in the university. From 1761 … Continue reading “Weise, Georg Andreas”

Weis, Nicolaus von Bishop of Speyer, born at Rimlingen, Lorraine, 8 March, 1796; died at Speyer, 13 December, 1869. He studied at the seminary at Mainz, when Liebermann was its regent, and was ordained 22 August, 1818. Hereupon he taught the humanities at the seminary (1818-20), was pastor at Dudenhofen (1820-22), canon at the cathedral … Continue reading “Weis, Nicolaus Von”

Weinzierl, Franz Joseph a Roman Catholice theologian of Germany, was born December 24, 1777, at Pfaffenberg, in Bavaria. He studied at Munich and Ratisbon, received holy orders in 1801, and acted as chaplain at Penting for a short time. In 1802 he went to Ratisbon as professor of the gymnasium, where he labored until 1806, … Continue reading “Weinzierl, Franz Joseph”

Weinrich, Thomas a Protestant theologian of Germany, who died May 4, 1629, at Leipsic, is the author of, Examen Synodi Dordracenae de Absoluto Praedestin Decreto: Thronum Christi Regalem ex Psa 60:8, Homiliis Explicatum: Controversia de Spiritu S. contra Photinianos: Abominationis Pontificiae. See Freher, Theatrum Eruditorum; Ebert, Leorinum Eruditum; Cave, Hist. Lit. Scriptorum Ecclesiasticorum; Winer, Handb. … Continue reading “Weinrich, Thomas”

Weinrich, Johann Michael a Protestant theologian of Germany, was born October 12, 1683, at Dettern, in Franconia, and died as court-deacon at Meiningen; March 18, 1727. He wrote, Kirchen und Schulenstaat des Furstenthums Henneberg alter und mittlerer Zeiten (Leips. 1720): Historische und theologische Betrachtungen der merkwurdigen Alterthumer und gelehrten Dinge (Coburg, 1725): Comparatio Poeseos Germanicorum … Continue reading “Weinrich, Johann Michael”

Weingarten (MONASTERIUM VINEARUM, AD VINEAS, or WEINGARTENSE). A suppressed Benedictine abbey, near Ravensburg. Wurtenburg, originally founded as a nunnery at Altdorf shortly after 900 by Henry Guelph. Later the nuns were replaced by canons, but again returned in 1036. Guelph III exchanged the nuns for the Benedictine monks of Altomunster in 1047. The monastery being … Continue reading “Weingarten”

Weinbrenner, Friedrich an eminent German architect, was born at Carlsruhe in 1766. He was trained as a carpenter and builder, and in 1788 began to travel for improvement, visiting in turn Zurich, Dresdenn, and Berlin, and in 1792 started for Italy. Here he discovered his own want of training and instruction, and entered upon a … Continue reading “Weinbrenner, Friedrich”

Weimar Hymn-book was a work prepared by Herder at Weimar in 1778. His plan was to restore the old hymns to their original readings, and introduce as many as possible that were already established in the hearts of the people. He thought it subversive of the highest interests of the Church to alter these compositions … Continue reading “Weimar Hymn-book”

Weimar, David a Jewish philologist of Germany who lived in the 17th century, is the author of Doctrina Accentuationis Hebr. (Cizae, 1681; studio Matthew, Lips. 1687 a.o.): Hysterium ain Infallibili Accentum Bibl. Ministerio Detectum (ibid. 1681): Solida Demonstratio de Vera Decalogi Divisione et Infillibili Duplicis Accent. Principio (ibid. eod.): Usus Accentuationis Bibl. per 25 Locos … Continue reading “Weimar, David”