Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Wagner, Friedrich a Protestant minister of Germany, was born Jan. 21, 1693, at Caro, not far from Magdeburg. He studied theology and philosophy at Halle from 1712 to 1716. In the latter year he was appointed teacher there, and entertained the hope of being sent as a missionary to East India; but in 1719 he … Continue reading “Wagner, Friedrich”

Wagner, Daniel a German Reformed minister, was born in the duchy of Nassau in 1750, and brought to this country by his parents when only two years of age. He studied the classics under Rev. John D. Gross, of New York city, and theology under Rev. William Hendel, of Lancaster, Pa. He was licensed by … Continue reading “Wagner, Daniel”

Wagl, Friedrich a Roman Catholic theologian of Austria, was born in 1807 at Horn. In 1831 he was made a priest; in 1835, doctor of theology; in 1838, professor of exegesis at Gratz; and died Sept. 10, 1871, at Potzleinsdorf, near Vienna. He published, Der Priester und die Neuzeit (Gratz, 1850): Der Rilionsunterricht an der … Continue reading “Wagl, Friedrich”

Waggoner, Samuel a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born in Stokes County, N. C., Oct. 24, 1788. He was converted in 1808, joined the Virginia Conference in 1811, and was appointed to Salisbury Circuit. He was ordained deacon in 1813, elder in 1815, and died April 13, 1816. Mr. Waggoner was laborious, intellectual, and faithful. See … Continue reading “Waggoner, Samuel”

Waggon WAGGON.See Cart, Agriculture, 3. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible

Wagging WAGGING.See Gestures in vol. i. p. 646b. Fuente: A Dictionary Of Christ And The Gospels

Wagga Wagga, Australia, diocese of Founded on 28 July 1917 . Suffragen of the archdiocese of Sydney . Catholic-Hierarchy.Org diocese of Wagga Wagga, Australia patron saints index New Catholic Dictionary Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Wagg, John D a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, was born in Jefferson, N. C., July 8, 1835. He embraced religion in early life; and united with the Holston (E. Tenn.) Conference in 1858. In 1865 he was granted a superannuated relation, and died June 13, 1866. Mr. Wagg possessed more than ordinary … Continue reading “Wagg, John D”

WAGES The law and the gospel both require the full and prompt payment of a just equivalent for all services rendered according to agreement, Lev 19:13 Jer 22:13 Jam 5:4 . Eternal death is the wages or just recompense of sin; while eternal life is not a recompense earned by obedience, but a sovereign gift … Continue reading “Wages”

Wagenseil, Johann Christoph a Protestant theologian of Germany, was born Nov. 26, 1633, . at Nuremberg. In 1667 he was appointed professor of history at Altdorf; in 1674 he occupied the chair of Oriental languages, and from 1697 that of ecclesiastical law, and died Oct. 9, 1705. He is known as the author of Tela … Continue reading “Wagenseil, Johann Christoph”