Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Schwarzhuber, Simpertus a Benedictine, was born at Augsburg, December 4, 1727, and died at Salzburg, April 30, 1795, doctor of theology. He published, System der christlichen Sittenlehre (Salzburg, 1793-94, 2 volumes): Gedanken uber die bedenklichsten Einwendungen gegen die Untruglichkeit der Kirche, etc. (1794): Prsaktisch-katholisches Religionshandbuch fur nachdenkende Christen (1784-86, 4 volumes). See Winer. Handbuch der … Continue reading “Schwarzhuber, Simpertus”

Schwarzenberg, Johann Von a prominent German statesman, warrior, and author of works for the people in the days of the Reformation, was born Dec. 25, 1463, received a knightly training, and was not less distinguished by herculean stature and physical strength than by courage and skill in the use of arms. A rebuke from his … Continue reading “Schwarzenberg, Johann Von”

Schwarzenberg, Friedrich, Prince of Cardinal and Prince-Archbishop of Prague, b. at Vienna, 6 April, 1809; d. there, 27 March, 1885. Son of Prince Joseph John Schwarzenberg and his spouse Pauline (née Princess Arenberg), he was baptized in his father’s palace in Vienna. When Napoleon advanced upon Vienna, the mother fled with her one-month-old child to … Continue reading “Schwarzenberg, Friedrich, Prince of”

Schwarzenberg, Friedrich Johann Nepomuk prince-archbishop of Prague, was born April 6, 1809. In 1836 prince Schwarzenberg was made archbishop of Salzburg, in 1842 cardinal-priest, in 1849 archbishop of Prague, and died at Vienna, March 27, 1885, cardinal archbishop. At the Vatican council he made an address, May 18, 1870; against the dogma of papal infallibility, … Continue reading “Schwarzenberg, Friedrich Johann Nepomuk”

Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt the name of two German hymnists. 1. AEMILIA JULIANA, Countess of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt, daughter of the count Adalbert Friedrich von Barby, was born Aug. 19, 1637, at Rudolstadt, where she died Dec. 3, 1706. She wrote over four hundred hymns, among others the well known Wer weiss wie nahe mir mein Ende? (Who knows how … Continue reading “Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt”

Schwarzburg Two small principalities of Central Germany, Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt and Schwarzburg-Sondershausen, which, however, have been connected by personal union under one sovereign since 1909. The principality of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt has an area of 363 square miles, and in 1910 had 100,712 inhabitants. The territory of the state consists of two non-contiguous districts, the Upper Barony in Thuringia … Continue reading “Schwarzburg”

Schwarz William a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born in Oberachern, grand duchy of Baden, Germany, Feb. 14, 1826. He was brought up a Roman Catholic, and attended the high schools of Rastadt and Freiburg, intending to prepare for the priesthood. He came to America in 1845, and united with the Church in … Continue reading “Schwarz William”

Schwarz, Karl Heinrich Wilhelm a Protestant theologian of Germany, was born November 19, 1812. He commenced his academical career at Halle in 1842, was professor there in 1849, in 1856 court-preacher and member of consistory at Gotha, and died March 25, 1885, doctor of theology. According to his own request, Schwarz’s body was cremated. He … Continue reading “Schwarz, Karl Heinrich Wilhelm”

Schwarz, Josef a German Jew, was born Oct. 22, 1804, at Floss, in Bavaria. When seventeen years of age he entered the University of Wurzburg. In 1833 he arrived in Palestine, and died at Jerusalem Feb. 5, 1865. Schwarz is best known by his works on Palestine. Thus he published, Hebraiische Karte uber Palestina (Wurzburg, … Continue reading “Schwarz, Josef”

Schwarz, Johann Peter a Lutheran theologian of Germany, was born at Rudolstadt, July 6, 1721. He studied at Jena and Gittingen, and commenced his academical career in 1739 at the former university. In 1749 he was deacon at his native place, in 1761 courtpreacler, and died in 1781. He wrote, De Paniculamentis Judaeorum (Gottingen, 1737): … Continue reading “Schwarz, Johann Peter”