Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Muller, Johann Gotthard von a celebrated German engraver of sacred subjects, was born at Bernhausen, near Stuttgard, in 1747. His father, who held an official situation under the government of his native country, wished to educate Muller for the Church, but the youth showed so much ability for art in the newly established (1761) Academy … Continue reading “Muller, Johann Gotthard von”

Muller, Johann Gottgetreu a German theologian, was born in 1701 at Calbe, in Prussia. He was educated first at his native place, then at Klosterbergen, and at the University of Halle, where he studied theology. He was appointed minister at the penitentiary at Halle in 1727, but was discharged, as he would not sanction the … Continue reading “Muller, Johann Gottgetreu”

Muller, Johann Georg, D.D brother of the famous historian J.v. Muller, was born at Schaffhausen September 3, 1759. His early religious as well as secular education he received from his father, who was the minister of that place. The writings of Young and Lavater impressed him so deeply that he decided to devote himself to … Continue reading “Muller, Johann Georg, D.D”

Muller, Johann Georg (1) a Roman Catholic prelate of Germany, was born at Coblentz, October 15, 1798. He studied at different universities, took holy orders in 1821, and received the degree of doctor of theology in 1827. In the same year he was professor of Church history and canon law at the clerical seminary in … Continue reading “Muller, Johann Georg (2)”

Muller, Johann Daniel a German theologian, was born at Allendorf May 22, 1721, and was educated at Giessen, where he studied theology, philosophy, and ancient languages. In 1740 he was appointed rector at his native place, and acted at the same time as assistant minister of a church. In 1768 he took the position of … Continue reading “Muller, Johann Daniel”

Muller, Johann Caspar a German Roman Catholic theologian, was born at Naumburg February 26, 1749, and was educated at Fritzlar. In 1766 he entered the gymnasium at Mentz, and afterwards studied philosophy and theology. After being admitted to the theological seminary, he was ordained, and appointed chaplain at Heppenheim, and one year later professor at … Continue reading “Muller, Johann Caspar”

Muller, Johann Baptist a celebrated German painter of sacred subjects, was born at Gerartsried, in Bavaria, and studied art at the Academy of Munich under Eberhard, and later under Hess. The latter he assisted in the frescos of the All Saints’ Chapel, and painted independently The Baptism of Christ. From 1842 to 1849 he painted … Continue reading “Muller, Johann Baptist”

Muller, Heinrich Daniel a German theologian, was born at Buchenau, in Hesse-Darmstadt, September 24, 1712. He was educated at Giessen, Marburg, Halle, and Jena. In 1742 he was appointed city minister and definitor at Giessen, and in 1748 professor extraordinary of theology. In 1749 he followed a call to Echzell, in Hesse-Darmstadt, as metropolitan and … Continue reading “Muller, Heinrich Daniel”

Muller, Heinrich (1), Dr a noted German divine, was born October 18, 1631, at Lubeck, a place which his parents were obliged to quit because of Wallenstein’s hordes. His earliest religious impressions he received from his mother Elizabeth, to whom he was indebted, like Augustine to his mother Monica, or Chrysostom to Anthusa. Although of … Continue reading “Muller, Heinrich (1), Dr”

Muller, Heinrich (2) a German theologian, was born at Joel, near Flensburg, February 25, 1759. He studied theology and philosophy at the University of Kiel, and was called in 1786 to the position of deacon to the city church at Kiel. In 1789 he became also professor of theology and first teacher of the seminary. … Continue reading “Muller, Heinrich (2)”