Oley, Barnabas a learned English divine of considerable note, was born at Thorp, near Wakefield, about the opening of the 17th century. He was educated at Cambridge; was proctor of the university in 1635, and afterwards president of Clare Hall. He was vicar of Great Gransden, in Huntingdonshire, fifty- three years, and a considerable benefactor … Continue reading “Oley, Barnabas”
Olevianus, Caspar
Olevianus, Caspar one of. the founders of the Reformed Church of Germany, the co-laborer of Ursinus (q.v.), and one of the compilers of the Heidelberg Catechismn, was born Aug. 10, 1536, near Treves. His family name was derived from Olewig, his native village. His father was a baker, but a man highly esteemed by his … Continue reading “Olevianus, Caspar”
Olesnicki, Zbigniew
Olesnicki, Zbigniew (Sbigneus) A Polish cardinal and statesman, b. in Poland, 1389; d. at Sandomir, 1 April, 1455. At the age of twenty he was secretary to King Jagello, and fought with him in the battle of Grünwald on 14 July, 1410. A favourite with the king, he took part in the management of the … Continue reading “Olesnicki, Zbigniew”
Olesnicki, Nicholaus
Olesnicki, Nicholaus lord of Pinagom, a noted Polish nobleman, who figured prominently in the Reformation movement, and decidedly leaned towards Protestantism, deserves a place here. In 1549 Olesnicki boldly defended the right of priests to marry; and a short time after he turned out the monks from a convent in his town, ejected the images … Continue reading “Olesnicki, Nicholaus”
Olenus
Olenus A titular see and suffragan of Patras, in Achaia Quarta, one of the twelve primitive cities of Achaia, on the left bank of the Peirus near Dyme. It is mentioned as early as 280 B.C. Shortly after, its inhabitants retired to the villages of Peirai, Euryteiai, and Dyme. At the time of Strabo (VIII, … Continue reading “Olenus”
Oleaster, Geronimo
Oleaster, Geronimo a Portuguese Roman Catholic theologian, was born at Lisbon. Some Portuguese writers call him Geronimo de Azambuja, because they regard him as a native of that place. About 1520 he joined the Dominicans, and acquired great reputation for his proficiency in philosophy, theology, Hebrew, Greek, and Latin. In 1545he went to Italy, and … Continue reading “Oleaster, Geronimo”
Oleaster
Oleaster o-le-aster (Isa 41:19 the Revised Version margin). See OIL TREE. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
OLeary, Arthur
O’Leary, Arthur Franciscan, preacher, polemical writer, b. at Faniobbus, Iveleary, Co. Cork, Ireland, 1729; d. in London, 8 Jan., 1802. Educated with the Franciscans of St. Malo, where he was ordained and acted as prison chaplain till 1777, he returned to Cork to engage in missionary work. Soon famous as a preacher, writer, and controversialist … Continue reading “OLeary, Arthur”
Olearius
Olearius the name of a German family, renowned for having produced several generations of learned Protestant theologians. Thus we find, 1. JOHANN OLEARIUS (1), born at Wesel Sept. 17; 1546. His family name was Kupfermann, but his father being an oil-manufacturer, he changed it to Olearius. He studied at Dusseldorf, Marburg, and Jena. In 1573 … Continue reading “Olearius”
Olds, Gamaliel Smith
Olds, Gamaliel Smith a Congregational minister, was born Feb. 11, 1777, in Tolland, Mass. He graduated at Williams College in 1801; held the position of tutor from 1803 to 1805; and in 1806 was elected professor of mathematics and natural philosophy, but resigned in 1808, and studied theology, and was ordained co-pastor in Greenfield, Mass., … Continue reading “Olds, Gamaliel Smith”