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Summists, or Summistse a name given to those scholastic divines of the Middle Ages who propounded their dogmas in works called Summae Theologiae. This name was first adopted from the Summa Universe Theologiae of Alexander Hales, whose renown was eclipsed by that of Albertus Magnus. He was, in turn, surpassed by his disciple Thomas Aquinas, … Continue reading “Summists, or Summistse”

Summists (Lat. Summa, a compendium) A group of writers in the 12th to 14th centuries who produced compendious, encyclopedic works known as Summae. Beginnings of the summa-form are to be found in Peter Abaelard’s Sic et Non (early 12th C.) and Peter Lombard’s Libri IV Sententiarum (mid 12th C.). Theological Summae consisted of collections of … Continue reading “Summists”

Summis Desiderantes Affectibus is the title of the bull issued by pope Innocent VIII wherein he informed the Germans that their country was overrun by witches, and appointing two inquisitors, Henry Kramer and Jacob Sprenger, for their destruction. See Kurtz, Church Hist. 1, 115, 2. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Summerville, John a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born in the County of Tyrone, Ireland, March 1, 1782. He enjoyed early religious training, was received on trial in the Baltimore Conference in 1812, and filled the following appointments: Trumbull, Tuscarawas, Hinkstone, Oxford, Shenango, Letart Falls, Mansfield, Chautauqua, Ridgeway, Paint Creek, Erie, Youngstown. Deerfield, Lisbon, Canton, Hartford, … Continue reading “Summerville, John”

Summers, William a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was- born in Fairfax County, Va., in September, 1796. He joined the Church in Leesburgh, O., and in 1832 was admitted on trial in the Pittsburgh Conference. In 1834 he was ordained deacon, and in 1843 received a supernumerary relation; but his health improving, he was … Continue reading “Summers, William”

Summers, Thomas Osmond, D.D., LL.D an eminent divine of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, was born near Corfe Castle, Isle of Purbeck, Dorsetshire, England, October 11, 1812. He was trained by Dissenters, came to America while a youth, joined the Methodists in 1832, was converted the following year, soon began to preach, and entered the … Continue reading “Summers, Thomas Osmond, D.D., LL.D”

Summerfield, John a distinguished divine and minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born at Preston, England, Jan. 31, 1798. His father was a local preacher in the Wesleyan Methodist connection in England, and he educated his son in those religious principles, which governed his own heart and life. At a suitable age he was … Continue reading “Summerfield, John”

Summer Schools, Catholic A Catholic summer school is an assembly of Catholic clergy and laity held during the summer months to foster intellectual culture in harmony with Christian faith by means of lectures and special courses along university extension lines. It first took form in the Champlain Summer School which was founded at New London, … Continue reading “Summer Schools, Catholic”

Summer-house Silver a payment made in the mediaeval ages by certain tenants of abbeys to. the abbot or prior, in lieu of providing a temporary summer habitation for him when he came from a distance to inspect the property. Lee, Gloss. of Liturg. Terms, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Summer-House ( , beth ha-kayic): Amo 3:15 notes it as part of the judgment on Israel that Yahweh would smite the winter-house with the summer-house. It belonged to the luxury of the period that kings and wealthy persons had separate residences for the cold and hot seasons. This is the only mention of the summer-house, … Continue reading “Summer-House”