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woman, Samaritan A woman of Sichar, a city of Samaria, who was converted by Our Lord at the well of Jacob (John 4). She had come to draw water from the well for her material needs, but Jesus gradually aroused in her sinful soul a desire for the supernatural waters that spring up into life … Continue reading “woman, Samaritan”

WOMAN Is spoken of in Scripture as the beloved and honored companion and helpmeet, not the servant, of man, Gen 2:23,24, created as the necessary completion of man, Gen 3:16 1Co 11:3,8,9 14:34,35 1Ti 2:11-14, yet specially qualified for that sphere, and as necessary in it as man in his. Man and woman are indeed … Continue reading “Woman”

Wolzogen, Ludovicus van a Reformed theologian of Holland, was born in 1632. After completing his studies, he travelled through France and Germany, and was appointed preacher of the French congregation at Groningen. In 1664 he was appointed professor in Utrecht, and shortly afterwards was called to Amsterdam, where he died, November 13, 1690. He wrote, … Continue reading “Wolzogen, Ludovicus van”

Wolzogen, Johann Ludwig von a famous Socinian, was born in 1599, in Austria, of a family belonging to the Calvinistic Church, and died in 1685, at Sohlichtingsheim, near Fraustadt. His exegetical writings are found in the Bibliotheca Fratrum Polonorumn (Amsterdam, 1656). He also wrote, Compendium Religionis Christiana: (ibid. eod.). His Opera Omnia were published at … Continue reading “Wolzogen, Johann Ludwig von”

Woltersdorf, Ernst Gottlieb an evangelical hymn-writer, was born at Friedrichsfelde, near Berlin, May 31, 1725. He was a student of Halle, and resided and taught in the orphanage. In 1744 he became a private tutor, and four years afterwards associate pastor at Bunzlau. He evinced great interest in the instruction of the young, and consented … Continue reading “Woltersdorf, Ernst Gottlieb”

Wolters, Otto Ludwig Siegmund doctor of theology and pastor of St. Catherine’s, at Hamburg, was born there December 17, 1796, and died May 13, 1874. For thirty years he occupied the pulpit of St. Catherine’s, in his native place, of which he .was one of its truest and most learned sons. His sermons were repeatedly … Continue reading “Wolters, Otto Ludwig Siegmund”

Wolters, Albrecht a Protestant theologian of Germany, who died at Halle, March 30, 1878, doctor and professor, is the author of Predigten, published in 1847, 1860, and 1874: Reformationsgeshchihte der Stadt Wesel bis zur Befestigung ihres reformirten Bekenntnisses durch die weseler Synode (last ed. Bonn, 1868). (B.P.) Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Wolstan, Saint Benedictine, and Bishop of Worcester, b. at Long Itchington, Warwickshire, England, about 1008; d. at Worcester, 19 Jan.,1095. Educated at the great monastic schools of Evesham and Peterborough, he resolutely combated and overcame the temptations of his youth, and entered the service of Brithege, Bishop of Worcester, who ordained him priest about 1038. … Continue reading “Wolstan, Saint”

Wolski, Marcin (Wolski, Marcin) (1495 -1575 ) Chronicler, born province of Sieradz, Poland ; died there. A prolific writer, he is called the father of Polish prose, as he was the first author to use that language. His works include a biography of the philosophers, poems, and a universal history of Poland from 550, continued … Continue reading “Wolski, Marcin”

Wolsey, Thomas Cardinal, Archbishop of York, b. at Ipswitch, the usually accepted date, 1471, being probably three or four years too early; d. at Leicester Abbey, 29 November, 1530. His father, Robert Wulcy (or Wolsey), was a man of substance, owning property in Ipswich, but it is not known that he was a butcher as … Continue reading “Wolsey, Thomas”