Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Schmid, Konrad a coadjutor of Zwingli in the reformation of Switzerland, born in 1476; died (with Zwingli, on the battlefield of Cappel) October, 1531. After studying at Basle, he entered a monastery at Kussnacht, and in 1519 became its commander. This same year Zwingli came as preacher to Zurich, and with him Schmid entered at … Continue reading “Schmid, Konrad”

Schmid, Karl Christian Erhard a Lutheran theologian of Germany, was born at Heilsberg, Weimar, April 14, 1761, and died at Jena, April 10, 1812, doctor and professor of theology. He published, Philosophische Dogmatik im Grundrisse (Jena, 1796): Versuch einer Moralphilosophie (1790-98, 2 volumes; 4th ed. 1802-3): De Theologia Biblica (1788): Adiaphora philosophisch, theologisch und historisch … Continue reading “Schmid, Karl Christian Erhard”

Schmid, Joseph Anton a Roman Catholic theologian of Germany, was born in 1827 at Heideck, Upper Palatinate. He received holy orders in 1851, was in 1853 professor of Hebrew and exegesis at the episcopal lyceum in Eichstatt, in 1868 professor of Church history and dogmatics at Bamberg, and died March 9, 1881, at Munich, doctor … Continue reading “Schmid, Joseph Anton”

Schmid, Johann Wilhelm a Lutheran theologian of Germany, was born at Jena, August 29, 1744, and died there April 1, 1798, doctor and professor of theology. He published, Immortalitatis Animorum Doctrina (Jena, 1770): De Nexu inter Fidem et Virtutem Christianam (1784): Historia Resurrectionis Christi (eod.): Commentationis, in qua Notio Indagatur, Particulae Tres (1785- 87): De … Continue reading “Schmid, Johann Wilhelm”

Schmid, Johann Andreas a Lutheran theologian of Germany, was born at Worms, August 28, 1652, was in 1683 professor at Jena, in 1699 at Helmstaidt, and died June 12, 1726, doctor and professor of theology. He published, Compendium Historie Ecclesiasticae (Helmstadt, 1701; new ed. 1708): De Apostolis Uxoratis (1704): Historia Saeculi Quarti Fabulis Variorum Maculata … Continue reading “Schmid, Johann Andreas”

Schmid, Heinrich a Lutheran theologian of Germany, was born July 31, 1811, at Harburg, near Nordlingen. He studied at Halle and Berlin, commenced his academical career at Erlangen in 1837, was in 1848 professor of theology, and died November 17, 1885. He wrote, Ueber Schleiermacher’s Glaubenslehre (Leipsic, 1835): Die Dogmatik der evangelisch- lutherischen Kirche dargestellt … Continue reading “Schmid, Heinrich”

Schmid, Christoph von Author and educator. Born in 1768 in Dinkelsbuehl, Bavaria; died in 1854 in Augsburg. Ordained in 1791, he taught school and in 1826 was appointed canon of Augsburg Cathedral. He was a pioneer writer of books for children, and his stories have been translated into 24 languages. He ranks with celebrated modern … Continue reading “Schmid, Christoph von”

Schmid, Christian Friedrich a professor of theology at Tbingen, was born at Bickelsberg, 1794. Educated at Maulbronn and Tbingen, he began to lecture at the latter place in 1819. In 1826 he became professor in ordinary, and labored as such till his death, in 1852. Not prolific as an author, he has yet exerted a … Continue reading “Schmid, Christian Friedrich (2)”

Schmid, Christian Ernst a Lutheran theologian of Germany, was born May 14, 1715, at Rabenau, Saxony, studied at Leipsic, and entered upon his pastoral duties in 1739. He died at Eilenburg, November 27, 1786, superintendent, leaving, Expositio Ritus Cantandi per Noctes Dierum Festorum apud Hebraeos (Leipsic, 1738): De Lege per Peccatum Infirmata (1739): De Veritatis … Continue reading “Schmid, Christian Ernst”

Schmeidler, Johann C. Hermann a Protestant divine, was born at Breslau, Aug. 28, 1807, where he also died Aug. 16, 1867, after having occupied some of the most important ecclesiastical positions in his native place. He wrote, Der Untergang des Reiches Juda (Breslau, 1831): Urkundliche Beitrge zur Geschichte der Haupt-Pfarrkirche St. Maria Magdalena zu Breslau … Continue reading “Schmeidler, Johann C. Hermann”