Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Schneider, Leonhard a Roman Catholic theologian of Germany, who died April 25, 1874, at Moorenweis, diocese of Augsburg, is the author of Die Unsterblichkeitslehre, des Aristoteles (Passau, 1867): Studie uber Roger Bacosn (Augsburg, 1873): Die Unsterblichkeitsidee im Glauben und in der Philosophie der Volker (Ratisbon, 1870). (B.P.) Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Schneider, Johann Jacob was born Feb. 8, 1797, at Basle, where he also pursued his theological studies. In 1819 he was called to Grenzach, in Baden, and since that time he supplied the pulpit in different places until, in 1859, he was called to Betberg, where he intended to remain. Bodily infirmities came over him … Continue reading “Schneider, Johann Jacob”

Schneider, Benjamin, D.D a missionary of the American Board of the Congregational Church, was born in New Hanover, Pa., Jan. 18, 1807. He joined the Church in Norristown in 1826, and soon after entered Hamilton College, in N.Y. Having remained awhile here, he went to Amherst, where he graduated in 1830. From Amherst he went … Continue reading “Schneider, Benjamin, D.D”

Schneemann, Gerhard a Jesuit, who died November 20, 1885, at Kirchrath, Holland, is the author of, Die Irrthumer uber die Ehe; Die Freiheit und Unabhangigkeit der Kirche; Die kirchliche Gewalt und ihre Trager; Die kirchliche Lehrgewalt (published as essays in Stimmen aus Maria-Laach, Freiburg, 1866-69): Sancti Irenaei de Ecclesiae Romanae Principatu Testimonium (1870): Die Kanones … Continue reading “Schneemann, Gerhard”

Schneeman, Gerard Born at Wesel, Lower Rhine, 12 Feb., 1829; d. at Kerkrade, Holland, 20 Nov., 1885. After studying law for three years, he entered the seminary at Munster where he was ordained subdeacon in 1850. He became a member of the Society of Jesus, 24 Nov., 1851, and was ordained priest on 22 Dec., … Continue reading “Schneeman, Gerard”

Schneckenburger, Matthias an eminent modern theologian, born Jan. 17, 1804; died June 13, 1848. He studied Latin at Tuttlingen, Wirtemberg. In 1819 he began the study of theology at Urach. In 1824 he entered upon more thorough studies at Tbingen. Here his teachers were Steudel, Schmidt, Baur, Haug, and others. Philosophical theology was his favorite … Continue reading “Schneckenburger, Matthias”

Schnappinger, Bonifacius M a Roman Catholic divine, was born at Neuburg, in Bavaria, Oct. 5, 1762, was first lecturer of theology at Wrzburg, then professor of exegesis at Heidelberg, and from 1807 professor of dogmatics at Freiburg. He died Dec. 6, 1832. He published the New Test. with annotations (Mannheim, 1807): Doctrina Dogmatum Eccles. Christ. … Continue reading “Schnappinger, Bonifacius M”

Schmucker, Samuel Simon, D.D an eminent Lutheran minister, son of John George, was born at Hagerstown, Maryland, February 28, 1799. His preparatory studies were pursued at York (Pennsylvania) Academy. In 1814 he entered the University of Pennsylvania, where he remained until the close of the sophomore year, when he returned to York, and in August … Continue reading “Schmucker, Samuel Simon, D.D”

Schmucker, Peter a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born in Michelstadt, grand duchy of Hesse-Darmstadt, Aug. 24, 1784. His parents removed to this country while he was yet an infant, and settled in Virginia. He was converted in his eighteenth year, and entered the ministry of the Lutheran Church in 1814. We cannot … Continue reading “Schmucker, Peter”

Schmucker, John George, D.D a Lutheran minister, was born in Michaelstadt, in the Duchy of Darmstadt, Germany, August 18, 1771. He came to America in 1785, finished his course of study in Philadelphia in 1792, and was admitted as a member of the Synod of Pennsylvania, then at Reading. His first charge consisted of several … Continue reading “Schmucker, John George, D.D”