Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Pflug, Julius Von The last Catholic Bishop of Naumburg-Zeitz, born at Eythra, near Leipzig, 1499; died at Zeits, 3 Sept., 1564. He was the son of Cæsar von Pflug, who acted as commissary for the Elector of Saxony in the religious disputation at Leipzig in 1519. Julius entered college at Leipzig, when only eleven years … Continue reading “Pflug, Julius Von”

Pflug, Julius a German theologian, noted in the Reformation history of his country’s Church, was born at Merseburg near the opening of the 16th century. He was the son of a nobleman, and a favorite of the emperor Charles V, who sent him in 1541 as one of the collocutors to the synod at Regensburg … Continue reading “Pflug, Julius”

Pfitzer, Johann Jacob a Lutheran theologian of Germany, was, born at Nuremberg, October 29, 1684. He studied at different universities, was in 1713 deacon at his birthplace, in 1717 professor of theology at Altdorf, in 1718 doctor of theology, in 1724 pastor at Nuremberg, and died March 10, 1759. He published, De Apotheosi Pauli et. … Continue reading “Pfitzer, Johann Jacob”

Pfister, Adolf An educationist, born at Hechingen in Hohenzollern, 26 Sept., 1810; died at Ober-Dischingen in Würtemberg, 29 April, 1878. He was educated at the Latin school at Hechingen, at the Lyceum of Rastatt, and later at Sasbach. He then studied theology at the Grand Seminary of Strasburg, and was ordained to the priesthood, 25 … Continue reading “Pfister, Adolf”

Pfenninger, Johann Conrad a German theologian, was born at Zurich, Switzerland, in 1747; studied theology at the university of his native place: in 1775 was made dean of the Orphans’ Church, and later was appointed the successor of his friend Lavater (q.v.) in the pastorate, and was also made the dean of St. Peter’s Church. … Continue reading “Pfenninger, Johann Conrad”

Pfeil, Christoph Carl Ludwig Von a descendant of an old knightly family, was born January 20, 1712, at GrNlnstadt, not far from Worms. When ten years of age he was left an orphan, and his uncle, the Reverend Justus S. von Pfeil, of Magdeburg, took him into his house. Here he remained for six years, … Continue reading “Pfeil, Christoph Carl Ludwig Von”

Pfeiffer, Madame Ida a German lady, whose maiden name was Reige, is noted as a traveller in the East, and as a valuable contributor to Palestinian topography. She was born in Vienna, October 15, 1797. From her very childhood she longed to see the world, and ever read with delight books of travel. In her … Continue reading “Pfeiffer, Madame Ida”

Pfeiffer, Joachim Ehrenfried a Lutheran theologian of Germany, and father of August Friedrich, was born at Giistrow, Pomerania, September 6, 1709. He studied at Rostock, and commenced there his academical career in 1737. In 1743 he accepted a call to Erlangcen as professor of theology, was made doctor of theology in the same year, and … Continue reading “Pfeiffer, Joachim Ehrenfried”

Pfeiffer, Christoph a German divine, noted as a hymnologist, was born at Oels in the year 1689. For two years he was assistant-preacher at Dirsdorf, when he was called, March 28, 1719, by the duke H. Chr. von Landskron to the pastorate at Dittmansdorf, near Frankenstein, in the principality of Munsterburg. Having occupied this position … Continue reading “Pfeiffer, Christoph”

Pfeiffer, Augustus, D.D a learned German Lutheran divine, noted as an Orientalist, was born at Lauenburg October 30, 1640, and was educated at Wittenberg. In 1673 he entered the ministry, and thereafter held several important pastorates. In 1681 he became archdeacon to the church of St. Thomas at Leipsic, in which city he also held … Continue reading “Pfeiffer, Augustus, D.D”