Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Schincke, Johann Christian Gotthilf a German theologian, was born in 1782 at Querfurt, and died in 1839 as pastor of Wispitz, in Anhalt-Kthen. He wrote, Metakritische Beobachtungen ber die preuss. Agende (Halle, 1824): Jesus Christus, ein Erbauungsbuch (ibid. 1826): Evangelische Geschichten und Reden in frommen Dichtergaben (ibid. 1826): Biblische Alterthumskunde in alphabetischer Folge (Neustadt, 1837-40): … Continue reading “Schincke, Johann Christian Gotthilf”

Schiller, Ferdinand Canning Scott (1864-1937), unwilling to accept the idealism current at Oxford in his day on grounds that it was “absolutist”, sought by a metaphysical pluralism not only to account for the unity and multiplicity of things, but also to furnish the basis for evolution theory. His developed philosophical position was generally known as … Continue reading “Schiller, Ferdinand Canning Scott”

Schiede, Johann Georg a Reformed theologian of Germany, was born at Cassel, May 15, 1714. He studied at Marburg, was ordained in 1739, and appointed pastor at Carlshafen in 1741. In 1745 he was called to Hanau, was in 1755 member of consistory, and died May 13, 1792. He wrote, De Velo Tabernaculi, etc. (Marburg, … Continue reading “Schiede, Johann Georg”

Schieck, Benjamin S., D.D a minister of the German Reformed Church, was born near Reading, Pennsylvania, March 14, 1806. He studied theology under Reverend Dr. F.S. Herman, was licensed in 1825, and ordained in 1826. His first charge consisted of seven congregations in Celitre County, where he labored until 1833. In 1834 he became pastor … Continue reading “Schieck, Benjamin S., D.D”

Schickedanz, Abraham Philipp Gottfried a Reformed theologian of Germany, was born at Dessau, May 22, 1747. In 1772 he was rector at Frankfort, in 1776 third preacher of the Reformed Church and professor of theology, in 1784 doctor of theology, and died at Zerbst, November 28, 1808. He wrote, De Caipha Prophetam Simulante ad Joh … Continue reading “Schickedanz, Abraham Philipp Gottfried”

Schickard, Wilhelm a learned German Orientalist and distinguished astronomer, was born at Herrenberg, near Tbingen, April 22, 1592. When he had finished his theological course, he was for a while vicar in his native town, but in 1613 returned to Tbingen, and there gave lessons in Hebrew. In 1616 he was pastor at Nrtingen, continuing … Continue reading “Schickard, Wilhelm”

Schiavone, Andrea Medula (Or Medola) an Italian painter and engraver, was born at Sebenico, in Dalmatia, in 1522. He was of obscure parentage, and went to Venice at an early age, where he gained a livelihood as a house painter. In his leisure hours he studied the works of Giorgione and Titian. The latter artist, … Continue reading “Schiavone, Andrea Medula (Or Medola)”

Schian, Johann Robert a German Protestant divine, was born Oct. 31, 1828, in Loewen. In 1852 he completed his theological studies at Breslau, was appointed deacon at Liegnitz in 1858, and afterwards first deacon in the same place, where he died, Jan. 16, 1876. He was one of the most prominent ministers in Silesia; and, … Continue reading “Schian, Johann Robert”

SCHEWENKFELDIANS A denomination in the sixteenth century; so called from one Gasper Schewenkfeldt, a Silesian knight. He differed from Luther in the three following points. The first of these points related to the doctrine concerning the eucharist. Schewenkfeldt inverted the following words of Christ, This is my body: and insisted in their being thus understood. … Continue reading “SCHEWENKFELDIANS”

Scheuchzer, John James a Swiss naturalist and physician, was born in 1672, at Zurich, where he was professor of mathematics and natural philosophy. He died in 1733. He was the author of several scientific works: Natural History of the Bible, in Latin and German (1732-37, 8 vols. fol.): Natural History of Switzerland (1708, 3 vols.). … Continue reading “Scheuchzer, John James”