Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Schmolders, August a German Orientalist, was born in 1809 at Bochold, Westphalia, and died at Breslau, February 21, 1880, professor at the university. In 1869 he joined the Old Catholics. Schmilders published, Documenta Philosophiae Arabum ex Codice Manuscripto (Bonn, 1836): De Studiis Arabum Grammaticis (Breslau, 1862). (B.P.) Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Schmolck, Benjamin a gifted German hymnologist, was born in Lieglitz, 1672. He studied theology at Leipsic from 1693 to 1697, became assistant pastor to his father at Liegnitz in 1701, but the next year accepted a tall to Schweidnitz as dean. Here he spent the rest of his life as a laborious pastor, exerting himself … Continue reading “Schmolck, Benjamin”

Schmitt, Leonhard Clemens a Roman Catholic theologian of Germany, was born in 1810 at Hochstadton-the-Aich. He received holy orders in 1884, was doctor of theology at Munich in 1835, and died at Bamberg, December 14, 1869, professor of theology and vicar-general. He published, Grundriss einer Christologie des Alten Testaments (1841): Praktische Erklarung des ersten Psalms … Continue reading “Schmitt, Leonhard Clemens”

Schmidt, Oswald Gottlob a Lutheran theologian of Germany, was born at Kaditz, Saxony, January 2, 1821. He studied at Leipsic, was in 1845 pastor at Schontfeld, in 1856 at Greifenhain, and in 1866 at Werdau. Schmidt died December 26, 1882, doctor of theology. He published, Pericula Conjungendorum Ecclesiarum etc. (Grimma, 1844): Die Lehre von der … Continue reading “Schmidt, Oswald Gottlob”

Schmidt, Johann Eusebius a Lutheran minister, was born in 1669 at Hohenfeld, in Thuringia. A friend and pupil of A.H. Franke, he lived from 1697 as pastor in Siebleben, near Gotha, until his death, in 1745. Schmidt was a fine hymn writer, and some of his hymns belong to the best of German hymnology, as … Continue reading “Schmidt, Johann Eusebius”

Schmidt, Johann Ernst Christian a Lutheran theologian of Germany, was born January 6, 1772, at Btisenborn, Hesse. He studied at Giessen, commenced his academical career there in 1793, and died June 4, 1831, doctor and professor of theology. He published, Genesis 49 neu ubersetzt, mit Anmerkungen (Giessen, 1793): Salomo’s Prediger neu ubersetzt und erklart (1794): … Continue reading “Schmidt, Johann Ernst Christian”

Schmidt, Friedrich von Born at Frickenhofen, 1825; died at Vienna, 1891, After studying at the technical high school at Stuttgart, he became, in 1845, one of the guild workers employed in building the Cologne cathedral, on which he worked for fifteen years. Most of the working drawings for the towers were made by Schmidt and … Continue reading “Schmidt, Friedrich von”

Schmidt Erasmus a German scholar, was born in Delitzsch, April 27,1560. He became professor of Greek and mathematics at Wittenberg, and died in that city Sept. 22, 1637. His chief work is Concordantioe Novi Test. (Vitemb. 1638, fol.). It was republished in Glasgow (2 vols. 8vo) and in London (1830, 48mo). He also published a … Continue reading “Schmidt Erasmus”

Schmid, Sebastian, D.D a native of Alsatia, was born Jan. 6, 1617, at Lamperheim, and died Jan. 9, 1696, at Strasburg, where he was professor of theology and canonicus. He was a voluminous writer. His principal Biblical works were his translation of the Bible: Biblia Sacra V. T. et N. ex Linguis Original. in Ling. … Continue reading “Schmid, Sebastian, D.D”

Schmid, Leopold a professor of philosophy, who died at Giessen, December 20, 1869, was originally a Roman Catholic divine, and occupied the theological chair at Giessen from 1839 to 1849. In the latter year he was elected bishop by the Mayence chapter, but the papal see did not acknowledge the election. Schmid resigned his position … Continue reading “Schmid, Leopold”