Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Olmstead, Lemuel Gregory, LL.D a Presbyterian. minister, was born at Maltaville, N.Y., July 5, 1808. He graduated from Union College in 1834, and pursued his studies in the Western Theological Seminary. He was licensed by the Presbytery of Beaver in 1837, and ordained by the Presbytery of Erie, April 20, 1848. He then visited Europe, … Continue reading “Olmstead, Lemuel Gregory, LL.D”

Olmstead, James Munson, D.D. an American Presbyterian divine of note, was born at Stillwater, N. Y., Feb. 17, 1794; was educated at Union College, class of 1819; then studied at the Princeton Theological Seminary, class of 1822; was licensed to preach immediately after graduation, and performed missionary work until 1825, when he was ordained pastor … Continue reading “Olmstead, James Munson, D.D.”

O.L.M.E. = Our Lady’s Missionaries of the Eucharist Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

O.L.M. = Order of Lebanese Maronite; Baladites Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Oll-Laprune, L&on French Catholic philosopher, b. in 1839; d. at Paris, 19 Feb., 1898. Under the influence of the philosopher Caro and of Père Gratry’s book “Les Sources”, Ollé-Laprune, after exceptionally brilliant studies at the Ecole Normale Supérieure (1858 to 1861), devoted himself to philosophy. His life was spent in teaching a philosophy illuminated by … Continue reading “Ollé-Laprune, L&éon”

Ollivant, Alfred, D.D an Anglican prelate, was born at Manchester, England, in 1798. He studied at St. Paul’s school, London; graduated at Trinity College, Cambridge, in 1821, and became a fellow. In 1820 he was elected Craven University scholar, and in 1822 Tyrwhitt Hebrew scholar. He was vice-principal of St. David’s College, Lamfeter, from 1827 … Continue reading “Ollivant, Alfred, D.D”

Ollier, Pierre a Protestant theologian of Montauban, was born at that place in 1573. In 1606 he was pastor at Saint-Andre de Valborgne, in 1610 at Alais, and in 1621 at Montauban, where he died October 5, 1645. He was the successor of Pierre Berauld in the theological chair, and wrote La Conference de St. … Continue reading “Ollier, Pierre”

Olivieri, Domenico an Italian painter, was born at Turin in 1679. According to Della Valle, he excelled in painting subjects requiring humorous talent for caricature, and in this has seldom been surpassed. Lanzi says: In his time the royal collection was enriched at the death of Prince Eugene by the addition of nearly four hundred … Continue reading “Olivieri, Domenico”

Olivieri, Augustin a Genoese prelate, was born in Genoa in 1758. He entered the Mere-de- Dieu and taught philosophy at Naples. King Ferdinand I confided to him the education of his son (afterwards Francis I). Olivieri followed the Bourbons to Sicily, and attached himself to their fortune. He was rewarded, upon their restoration, by the … Continue reading “Olivieri, Augustin”

Olivier, Seraphin a French prelate of note, was born at Lyons, Aug, 2, 1538. He studied at I Tournol, and afterwards at Bologna, where he graduated as doctor in civil and canon law. In 1562 he was professor in the university, and was afterwards called to Rome by pope Pius IV, and appointed in 1564 … Continue reading “Olivier, Seraphin”