Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Schroder, Johann Heinrich a Lutheran minister of Germany, was born in 1666 at Hallerspringe, in the principality of Calenberg, in Hanover. He was a pupil of the celebrated philanthropist A. H. Francke, and studied under him at Leipsic. In 1696 he became pastor at Merseburg, near Magdeburg. He wrote a few hymns which are still … Continue reading “Schroder, Johann Heinrich”

Schroder, Friedrich Wilhelm Julius a Reformed theologian of Germany, who died Feb. 27,1876, at Elberfeld, where he had succeeded the celebrated Krummacher as pastor of the First Reformed Church, is the author of a Commentary on Genesis (Berlin, 1844): Vesperklnge (ibid. 1846, 2 vols.): a Commentary on Deuteronomy (prepared for Lange’s Bible-work [Elberfeld, 1866]): a … Continue reading “Schroder, Friedrich Wilhelm Julius”

Schrockh, Johann Matthias a Protestant theologian of Germany of eminent culture and extended usefulness in the department of historical learning, was born at Vienna July 26, 1733, and was early destined for the pulpit. His education was obtained chiefly at the Lutheran Gymnasium of Presburg, the Steinmetz School at Klosterbergen, near Magdeburg, and the University … Continue reading “Schrockh, Johann Matthias”

Schreiber, Heinrich a Roman Catholic divine of Germany, was born July 14, 1793, at Freiburg, in Breisgau, where he also completed his studies. In 1816 he received holy orders, in 1822 he was made president of the gymnasium, and in 1826 he was appointed professor of moral theology at the university there. In 1831- 34 … Continue reading “Schreiber, Heinrich”

Schreck, William a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born near Osnabruck, Lower Prussia, about 1816. Emigrating to this country, he united with the Church, and was received into the Indiana Conference. He was afterwards a member of the Southwest German Conference. He labored as an itinerant minister for thirty-two years, and died on … Continue reading “Schreck, William”

Schraudolph, Johann Historical painter, b. at Obersdorf in the Allgau, 1808; d. 31 May, 1879. As pupil and assistant of Heinrich Hess he painted five scenes from the life of St. Boniface in the basilica at Munich: St. Boniface preaching; his consecration as bishop; the cutting down of Thor’s oak; the anointing of Pepin; and … Continue reading “Schraudolph, Johann”

Schrank, Franz Paula von Naturalist, b. at Varnbach near Schärding on the Inn, 21 August, 1747; d. at Munich, 22 December, 1835. At the age of nine he commenced his studies at the Jesuit College at Passau, and at fifteen entered the Society of Jesus. The first year of his novitiate was spent at Vienna, … Continue reading “Schrank, Franz Paula von”

Schramm, Johann Heinrich doctor and professor of theology, was born March 20, 1676, at Gerkhausen. In 1701 he was appointed professor of elocution, history, and Greek at Herborn; in 1707 he was made member of consistory and preacher at Dillenburg; in 1709 he was appointed professor of theology at Herborn; in 1721 he was called … Continue reading “Schramm, Johann Heinrich”

Schramm, Johann Conrad doctor and professor of theology at Helmstdt, where he died Feb. 25, 1739, is the author of, De Usu et Abusu Originum Linguoe Sanctoe (Helmstdt, 1707): Programma, quo Proeliminaria Disputationum cum Judoeis Traduntur (ibid. 1718): Disputatio de Mysteriis Veterum Judoeorum Philosophicis (ibid. 1708): Prolusio de Poesi Hebroeorum in Codice Sacro (ibid. 1723): … Continue reading “Schramm, Johann Conrad”

Schram, Dominic (SCHRAMM). A Benedictine theologian and canonist, b. at Bamberg, 24 October 1722; d. in the monastery of Banz near Bamberg, 21 September, 1797. He took vows at Banz, 13 November, 1743, and, after being ordained priest, 18 August, 1748, taught at his monastery: at first, mathematics (1757), then canon law (1760), then philosophy … Continue reading “Schram, Dominic”