Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Otfried of Weissenburg He is the oldest German poet known by name, author of the “Evangelienbuch”, a rhymed version of the Gospels, flourished in the ninth century, but the exact dates of his life are unknown. He was probably born at or near Weissenburg in Alsace, where he also seems to have received his earliest … Continue reading “Otfried of Weissenburg”

Otfried (Lat. Otfridus) OF WEISSENBURG, one of the most noted of mediaeval characters is celebrated especially as the author of a popular version of the Gospels, and for his efforts to familiarize the German people with the sacred Scriptures. He was probably of Alemannic race, and was born some time in the 9th century. He … Continue reading “Otfried”

Otey, James Hervey, D.D a bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church, was born at Liberty, Bedford County, Virginia, January 27, 1800. He graduated at the University of North Carolina in 1820, was ordained deacon in 1825, and presbyter in 1827; afterwards became rector of St. Paul’s, in Franklin, Tennessee, from which parish he was elected … Continue reading “Otey, James Hervey, D.D”

O.T. = Old Testament Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Oswin, Saint King of Deira in Britain; martyr. Slain in 651 at Gilling, Yorkshire, by the adherents of Oswy, King of Bernicia. Feast, 20 August and 15 April . Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Oswin, Saint King and martyr, murdered at Gilling, near Richmond, Yorkshire, England, on 20 August, 651, son of Osric, King of Deira … Continue reading “Oswin, Saint”

Oswald, St. an English saint, was king of Bernicia, in Northumbria, England, from 634 to 642. He was a son of Ethelfrith, who was born in 604, and who became one of the most powerful S. Rxon monarchs. Oswald was noted for his piety and charitable nature. As a youth, while living in banishment among … Continue reading “Oswald, St.”

Oswald, Saint Confessor; archbishop of York, England; born England; died Worcester, England, 992. Nephew of Saint Odo, Archbishop of Canterbury, he became a Benedictine monk at Fleury, France. Saint Dunstan appointed him Bishop of Worcester (962), and Archbishop of York (974). Administering both sees, together with Saint Ethelwold and Saint Dunstan, he restored ecclesiastical discipline … Continue reading “Oswald, Saint (1)”

Oswald Of Worcester an English prelate who flourished .in the second half of the 10th century, is noted as one of the principal advocates on English soil of the monastic associations. He was a nephew of Odo of Canterbury (q.v.), and was, like him, of Danish parentage, but of English birth. In his childhood he … Continue reading “Oswald Of Worcester”

Oswald of Northumbria, Saint King of Northumbria; martyr; born in England c.604; died there in 642. Son of King Ethelfrid, he was converted during his exile among the Scots. He reconquered his country from the Britons (635), erecting, on the battlefield, a wooden cross which, according to Bede, was considered miraculous. He built up a … Continue reading “Oswald of Northumbria, Saint”

Oswald, Heinrich Siegmund a German divine of note, was born at Nimmerseet, in Silesia, June 30, 1751. After receiving his education at the school at Schmiedeberg, in Silesia, he went, in 1765 or 1766, into the office of his elder brother, who at that time held a public appointment. Seven years afterwards Oswald engaged himself … Continue reading “Oswald, Heinrich Siegmund”