Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Wei The product of culture, social order, and training; ability acquired through training and accomplishment through effort; human activity as a result of the cogitation of the mind, as opposed to what is inborn. (Hsun Tzu, c 335-c 288 B.C.). — W.T.C. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Wegswin in Norse mythology, is one of the streams of Hel, flowing through Niflheim. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Wegscheider, Julius August Ludwig the foremost systematic theologian of rationalism, was born in 1771 at Kbbelingen, in Brunswick. In 1791 he was in the University of Helmstaidt, where Henke then occupied the theological chair, and in 1795 he became tutor in the family of a prominent merchant of Hamburg. He gave ten years to this … Continue reading “Wegscheider, Julius August Ludwig”

Wegner, Gottfried a Protestant theologian of Germany, was born at Oels, March 18, 1644, and died June 14, 1709, as doctor and professor of theology, and court preacher at Konigsberg. He is the author of, Dissert. Hist.-theol. de Sabbatho Christianorum Judaico (Konigsb. 1702): Disput. Histor. Ecclesiast. de Alba Veste Baptiztorum (ibid. 1700, 1734): Horolgium Hebraeum … Continue reading “Wegner, Gottfried”

Wegleiter, Christoph a Lutheran theologian of Germany, was born April 22, 1659, at Nuremberg. He studied at Altdorf and other universities. In 1688 he was appointed professor of theology and preacher at Altdorf, where he died, August 16, 1706. Besides some dissertations, he is also the author of sermons and hymns. See Programma Funebre in … Continue reading “Wegleiter, Christoph”

Wegg-Prosser, Francis Richard Only son of Rev. Prebendary Francis Haggit, rector of Newnham Coutney, born at Newnham Courtney, Oxfordshire, 19 June, 1824; died near Hereford, England, 16 August, 1911. He was educated at Eton and at Balliol College, Oxford, and grduated (first class in Mathematics) in 1845. In 1849, when he succeeded to the estates … Continue reading “Wegg-Prosser, Francis Richard”

Weger, Laurentius a German philologist, was born December 30, 1653, at Konigsberg. He prosecuted his studies at his native place and Leipsic, and was appointed, in 1679, professor of Oriental languages in his native city, where he died, May 21, 1715. He wrote, Dissert. de Verbo Dei Occasione Phraseos Chaldaicae : De Osculatione Alanus Idololatrica … Continue reading “Weger, Laurentius”

Wegelin, Thomas a Protestant divine of Germany, was born at Augsburg, December 21, 1577. At the Ratisbon Colloquy he acted as amanuensis of the Protestant theologians. He died as professor of theology and president of the church- convent at Strasburg, March 16, 1629. He wrote, Dissert. II de Scripture Sacrae Auctoritate, Linguis et Versionibus: Hgyponema … Continue reading “Wegelin, Thomas”

Wegelin, Josua a Lutheran theologian of Germany, was born January 11, 1604, at Augsburg. He studied at Tubingen, and was appointed in 1627 deacon in his native place. In 1629, when, at the command of the emperor Ferdinand III, the evangelical churches were closed and divine service was prohibited, Wegelin had to leave the city … Continue reading “Wegelin, Josua”

WEEPING See FUNERAL. Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Weeping (, ). The ancient Hebrews Wept and made their troubles to appear openly, in mourning and affliction; they were not of opinion that courage and greatness of soul consisted in seeming to be insensible in adversity, or in restraining their tears. It was even looked … Continue reading “WEEPING”