Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Wadding, Michael (GODINEZ). Mystical theologian, born at Waterford, Ireland, in 1591; died in Mexico, Dec. 1644. At an early age he lost his father, Thomas Wadding, and his mother, Marie Valois. For two years he studied at the Irish seminary of Salamanca, entering the Society of Jesus, 15 April, 1609. After years at the novitiate … Continue reading “Wadding, Michael”

Wadding, Luke Historian and theologian, born at Waterford, Ireland, 16 October, 1588; died at St. Isidore’s College, Rome, 18 November, 1657. I. BIRTH AND EDUCATION He was the son of Walter Wadding, a citizen of eminence, and Anastasia Lombard, a near relation of Peter Lombard, Archbishop of Armagh. He was the eleventh of fourteen children … Continue reading “Wadding, Luke”

Waddheam (or Goddamus), Adam, D.D an English Franciscan of Norwich, was professor at Oxford. He died in 1358. His Commentary on the Sentences was published at Paris in 1512. See Mosheim, Hist. of the Church, bk. 3, cent, 14 pt. 2, ch. 2. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Waddel, Moses, D.D a Presbyterian divine, was born in Iredell County, N. C., July 29, 1770. He received a good academic education, graduated at Hampden Sidney College in 1791, and was licensed by Hanover Presbytery of Virginia in May, 1792. He taught school in Columbia County, Ga. (1793-1801); then in Vienna, Abbeyille District, S.C. (1802-1804). … Continue reading “Waddel, Moses, D.D”

Waddel, James, D.D a Presbyterian divine, celebrated for his eloquence, and immortalized by the pen of William Wirt as The Blind Preacher, was born at Newry, in the North of Ireland, in July, 1739. He came with his parents at an early age to America, was educated at Dr. Finlay’s Nottingham Academy, studied theology with … Continue reading “Waddel, James, D.D”

Wadchler, Ludwig a Protestant theologian of Germany, was born April 15, 1767, at Gotha. In 1790 he was rector at Herford, in 1794 professor of theology at Rintein, in 1802 professor of history at Marburg, and died April 4, 1838, at Breslau, as member of consistory and professor of history. He wrote, Die Pariser Bluthochzeit … Continue reading “Wadchler, Ludwig”

Wackernagel, Karl Eduard Philipp a German Protestant hymnologist of great note, was born at Berlin, June 28, 1800, where also he studied natural sciences and philology. In 1820 he was promoted at Erlangen as doctor of philosophy, and in 1861 the University of Breslau conferred on him the degree of doctor of divinity. He died … Continue reading “Wackernagel, Karl Eduard Philipp”

Wackerhagen, Augustus, D.D a Lutheran minister, was born in Hanover, Germany, May 22, 1774. He was educated at the University of Gottingen; employed for a time in a young ladies’ seminary, and also as private tutor in a nobleman’s family. In 1801 he arrived in America, acted as tutor three years to the son of … Continue reading “Wackerhagen, Augustus, D.D”

Wack, John. J an American minister of the German Reformed Church whose churches finally joined the Dutch communion, was born in Philadelphia, June 14, 1774, and studied theology with his brother, Casper Wack. He was pastor at Amwell, N. J., from 1798 to 1803; supplied Knowlton and Hardwick from 1798 to 1805; pastor at Canajoharie … Continue reading “Wack, John. J”

Wack, George a minister of the German Reformed Church, was born in Bucks County, Pa., March 1, 1776. After having pursued a course of classical studies, he was taught theology by his father, then pastor in Rockaway. N.J. He was licensed and ordained in 1801. In 1802 he became pastor of churches in Montgomery and … Continue reading “Wack, George”