Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Schwartz, Christian Friedrich a German missionary to India. He was born at Sonnenburg, in Brandenburg, Oct. 26, 1726, and educated at Halle. While there he studied the Tamil, in order to aid the missionary Schultz in translating the Bible. He was ordained at Copenhagen in 1749, and on Jan. 29, 1750, embarked from England for … Continue reading “Schwartz, Christian Friedrich”

Schwanthaler, Ludwig von Founder of the modern Romantic school of sculpture, b. at Munich in 1802; d there, 1848. He received a thorough classical education but even as a boy was fond of modelling in wax; then, led by patrtotism, he took to the painting of battle scenes and with Pocei he drew up the … Continue reading “Schwanthaler, Ludwig von”

Schwann, Theodor Born 7 December 1810; died 11 January 1882. Discovered the cell, thus founding modern cellular physiology. Among his discoveries are the envelope of the nerve fibers, known by his name, the organic character of yeast, and the fibers known as Tomes fibers in the teeth. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Schwann, Theodor German physiologist … Continue reading “Schwann, Theodor”

Schwane, Joseph A theological writer, b. at Dorsten in Westphalia, 2 Aril, 1824; d. at Münster, 6 June, 1892. After receiving his early education at Dorsten and Recklinghause, he studied philosophy and theology at Münster (184307), and upon his ordination to the priesthood, 29 May, 18477, continued his studies for two years at the universities … Continue reading “Schwane, Joseph”

Schwabe, Johann Friedrich Heinrich a Protestant divine of Germany, was born in 1779 at Eichelborn, near Weimar. He studied theology at Jena, and entered upon his first ministerial duties in 1802 at Wormstedt. From that time on till his death, which took place in 1834, he occupied the most important ecclesiastical positions in the grand … Continue reading “Schwabe, Johann Friedrich Heinrich”

Schwabe, Franz a Lutheran theologian of Germany, who died August 12, 1884, at Friedberg, doctor and professor of theology, is the author of, Evangelisches Brerier in Lied und Gebet (2d ed. Friedberg, 1873): Geistliches Liederbuch (4th ed. 1878), and of some homiletical works. (B.P.) Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Schwab, Johann Baptist a Roman Catholic divine of Germany, born in 1811 at Hassfurt, was made priest in 1834 and doctor of theology in 1839. In 184 he was appointed professor of Church history and canon law at Wurzburg. In 1851 he was deposed on account of his heterodox views, and died Dec. 28, 1875, … Continue reading “Schwab, Johann Baptist”

Schutz, Johann Jacob a German hymnist, was born Sept. 7, 1640, at Frankfort-on-the-Main, where he also died, May 22, 1690. He was very intimate with Spener and Joachim Neander. The only hymn which he wrote was ascribed to Hugo Grotius. It is an ornament of German hymnology, the well known Sei Lob und Ehr’ dem … Continue reading “Schutz, Johann Jacob”

Schut, Cornelius a Flemish painter, was born at Antwerp in 1597. He was a pupil of Rubens; and when he had finished his studies in 1619, he worked with great success in churches and convents. His best painting is in the cupola of the Cathedral at Antwerp, and represents the Assumption of the Virgin; and … Continue reading “Schut, Cornelius”

Schurmann, ANNA Maria Von a prominent disciple and supporter of Labadie (q.v.), was born at Cologne, Nov. 5, 1607, of Reformed parents. Persecution drove her parents in 1610 to the district of Juliers, whence the family removed to Franeker, and, after the death of her father, to Utrecht. Anna Maria was possessed of extraordinary intellectual … Continue reading “Schurmann, ANNA Maria Von”