Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Olshausen, Justus a famous German Orientalist, brother of Hermann, was born May 9,1800, at Hohenfelde, Holstein, and studied at Kiel, Berlin, and Paris. In 1823 he was professor at Kiel, and in 1845 member of the Danish Academy of Sciences. Four years after Holstein was annexed by Denmark, in 1848, Olshausen was deposed of his … Continue reading “Olshausen, Justus”

Olshausen, Hermann a German Protestant theologian, noted especially as an exegete, was born Aug. 21, 1796, at Oldesloe, in the duchy of Holstein. From 1814 to 1.818 he studied theology at Kiel and Berlin; at the former university Twesten, and at the latter Neander and Schleiermacher, lectured in those times. He applied himself particularly to … Continue reading “Olshausen, Hermann”

Olshausen, Detlev Johann Wilhelm a Lutheran theologian of Germany, was born March 30,1766, at Nordheim, Hanover. He studied at Gottingen, and after completing his studies acted as private tutor-at different places. In 1794 he was deacon at Oldesloe, Holstein; in 1801 first preacher at Gluckstadt; in 1815 superintendent at Eutin, and died January 14, 1823. … Continue reading “Olshausen, Detlev Johann Wilhelm”

Olotzaga, Juan De an eminent Spanish architect, was a native of Biscay, and flourished during the latter part of the 15th centutry. His instructor is not mentioned, but he attained great excellence in the art. He erected the cathedral at Huesca, in Aragon, on the site of the celebrated mosque Mislegda. This work gained him … Continue reading “Olotzaga, Juan De”

Olonne, Jean-Marie D a French Hebraist, was born at Toulon in the first years of the 18th century, and probably belonged to the ancient family Tillia d’Olonne, which still remains at Carpentras. He was a Carmelite of the province of Avignon. We have of his works, Lexicon Hebraico – Chaldaico – LatinoBiblicum (Avignon, 1765, 2 … Continue reading “Olonne, Jean-Marie D”

Olonetzian Version SEE RUSSIA, VERSIONS OF. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

O’Loghlen, Michael, Sir Lawyer, born Ennis, County Clare, Ireland, 1789; died London, England, 1846. He rose rapidly at the Irish Bar through the brilliancy of his pleading, and is particularly noted as having been the first Catholic solicitor-general, 1834, and judge, 1836, for Ireland, in about 150 years. He died while master of the rolls … Continue reading “O’Loghlen, Michael, Sir”

O’Loghlen, Michael Born at Ennis, Co. Clare, Ireland, in 1789; died 1846. Educated at Ennis Academy, and Trinity College, Dublin, he was called to the Irish Bar in 1811. By force of ability he won a position as a brilliant pleader. His first real success was as a substitute for O’Connell on the day of … Continue reading “O’Loghlen, Michael”

Olof, Skotkonung (Tribute-king), the first Christian king of Sweden, reigned from 995. until his death, 1022. He was the son of Erik Segersaill and Sigrid the Proud. From his father he inherited Denmark, but in 999 he gave it, with his mother’s approval, to Svend Forkbeard. He fought at the battle of Swolder, where the … Continue reading “Olof, Skotkonung”

Olmuuml;tz (OLOMUCENSIS) Archdiocese in Moravia. It is probable that Christianity penetrated into Moravia as early as the fourth century, but the invasions of the Huns and Avars destroyed these beginnings. Towards the end of the eighth century the Northern Slavs immigrated into this region. Their leader, Rastislav, asked for Christian missionaries, not from the Franks, … Continue reading “Olmuuml;tz”