Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Schegg, Peter a Roman Catholic theologian of Germany, was born June 6, 1815, at Kaufbeurn. In 1838 he received holy orders, commenced his academical career at the lyceum in Freising in 1843, was professor of exegesis there in 1847, in 1848 at Wurzburg, in 1872 at Munich, and died July 9, 1855, doctor of theology. … Continue reading “Schegg, Peter”

Scheffmacher, John James Jesuit theologian b. at Kientzheim, Alsace, 27 April, 1668; d. at Strasburg, 18 August, 1733. He was one of the greatest theologians of his time, an orator of power and influence and the author of valuable works on controversy. By his preaching and writing, he labored for many years for the conversion … Continue reading “Scheffmacher, John James”

Scheffler, Johann (Angelus Silesius), a Catholic mystic of Germany of great speculative power and poetic fervor, was born at Breslau in 1624, of Polish Protestant parents, and received his early schooling at the Elisabethanum of that city. In 1643 he went to Strasburg to study medicine, but soon afterwards retired to Holland, where he spent … Continue reading “Scheffler, Johann”

Scheffer, Wilhelm a Reformed theologian of Germany, was born April 15, 1803, at Schrecksbach, Kurhessen, commenced his theological career at Marburg in 1827, was professor of theology there in 1831, member of consistory in 1838, member of superior consistory and superintendent in 1857, and died February 26, 1883, doctor of theology. He published, Quaestionum Philoniarum … Continue reading “Scheffer, Wilhelm”

Scheffer, Ary a French painter, was born at Dort, in Holland, Feb. 18, 1795. His studies were carried on in Paris under baron Guerin, and in 1812 his first picture appeared. His earlier pieces were in the line of historical and genre painting, and have become well known through engravings as The Death of St. … Continue reading “Scheffer, Ary”

Scheelstrate, Emmanuel De a Belgian antiquarian and theologian, was born at Antwerp in 1649. In his youth he became much interested in ecclesiastical history, and traveled in France and Italy for the purpose of meeting with the learned men of his day. His first work on the pontifical prerogative gained for him a canonry and … Continue reading “Scheelstrate, Emmanuel De”

Scheeben, Matthias Joseph Theological writer of acknowledged merit, born at Meckenheim near Bonn, 1 March, 1835; died at Cologne, 21 July, 1888. He studied at the Gregorian University at Rome under Passaglia and Perrone (1852-59), was ordained on 18 December, 1858, and taught dogmatic theology at the episcopal seminary of Cologne (1860-1875). Scheeben was a … Continue reading “Scheeben, Matthias Joseph”

Schedius in Greek mythology, was (1) the son of Iphitus and grandson of Naubolus, who led the Phocians, in connection with his brother Epistrophus, to Troy. He fell by Hector’s hand in the stead of Ajax. (2) A son of Perimides, likewise leader of the Phocians, and killed by Hector. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological … Continue reading “Schedius”

Schedel, Hartmann German Humanist and historian, b. at Nuremberg, 13 February, 1440; d. there on 28 November, 1514. He matriculated at Leipzig in 1456, received the degree of baccalaureus in 1457, and of magister in 1460. He then chose jurisprudence as his professional study, but at the same time zealously pursued humanistic learning under Pieter … Continue reading “Schedel, Hartmann”

Schaw, Robert a Scotch prelate, was elected abbot of Paisley, March 1, 1498, and was advanced to the see of Moray in 1524. He died in 1527. See Keith, Scottish Bishops, page 148. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature