Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Waidshayanta (or Vaidshayanta), in Hind mythology, is the palace of Indra, god of the sun, in India. Wail (some form of or , . It is singular to observe the onomnatopoetic forms of words used in most languages to express the sounds of grief, such as ululare, howl, yell, etc.; all consisting essentially of the … Continue reading “Waidshayanta”

Wai wang Often used as referring to the man who through his virtues and abilities gains the necessary qualifications of a ruler. (Mencius). — H.H. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Wai tan External alchemy, as a means of nourishing life, attainingTao, and immortality, including transmutation of mercury into gold (also called chin tan), medicine, charms, magic, attempts at disappearance and change of bodily form. (Taoist religion). — W.T.C. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Wahner, Andreas Georg a Protestant theologian of Germany, was born Feb. 24, 1693, at Rhida. He studied at Helmstadt, especially Oriental languages, from 1710 to 1716; and, as the result of his studies, he published during that time three dissertations: De Mare Asphaltite: De Regione Ophir: and De Festo Encceniorum. In 1718 he was called, … Continue reading “Wahner, Andreas Georg”

Wahlers, F. H a German Reformed minister, was born at Fahr, kingdom of Hanover, Sept. 10, 1844; emigrated to America; was licensed by the Indiana Classis at Lafayette in the spring of 1867; began preaching at Crothersville, Ind., where he died, March 18, 1868, from suffocation, having fallen in an epileptic fit with his face … Continue reading “Wahlers, F. H”

Wahl, Samuel Friedrich Gunther a Protestant linguist of Germany, was born Feb. 2, 1760, at Alach, near Erfurt. In 1784 he was appointed rector at Bckeburg; in 1788, professor of Oriental languages at Halle; and died June 29, 1834. He published, Allgemeine Geschichte der orientalischen Sprachen u. Literatur (Leips. 1784): Observationes Philolog. criticae super Psalterii … Continue reading “Wahl, Samuel Friedrich Gunther”

Wahl, Christian Abraham a Protestant theologian of Germany, was born at Dresden, Nov. 1, 1773. In 1808 he was called as pastor to Schneeberg. He was appointed in 1823 superintendent at Oschatz; in 1835, member of consistory in his native place; and died Nov. 30, 1855, at Kotschenbroda. He wrote, Historische Einleitung in die sammtlichen … Continue reading “Wahl, Christian Abraham”

Wahabees a modern Mohammedan sect founded by sheik Mohammed, the son of Abd-el-Wahab, for whom they were named. They preach no new doctrine, but have for their distinctive principle a desire to abolish the idolatrous practices which have connected themselves with the religion of Islam. They reject the worship of Mohammed as gross idolatry, and … Continue reading “Wahabees”

Wagstaffe, Thomas a learned Nonjuring divine, was born in Warwickshire, England, Feb. 15, 1645. He was educated at the Charterhouse School under Mr. Wood; took the degree of bachelor of arts in 1664, and that of master in 1667; was ordained deacon June 6, 1669, and priest Nov. 19, same year; rector of Martinsthorpe, in … Continue reading “Wagstaffe, Thomas”

Wagstaffe, John an English author of the 17th century, was educated in Oriel College, Oxford, where he remained, and died in 1677. He published, Historical Reflections on the Bishop of Rome (1660): and Questions of Witchcraft Debated (1671). See Bliss’s Wood, Athen. Oxon. 3, 1113. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature