Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Wack, Charles P a (Dutch) Reformed minister, grandson of Casper Wack, graduated at the New Brunswick Theological Seminary in 1829. He was pastor at Caroline, N.Y., in 1831; Bellona from 1831 to 1835; Lebanon, N.J., from 1835 to 1840; Trenton (First Church) from 1841 to 1844; German Reformed Church, at the same place, from 1845 … Continue reading “Wack, Charles P”

Wack, Casper a German Reformed minister, was born at Philadelphia in 1752. He began the study of theology under. Dr. Weyberg in his eleventh year, and received calls at the age of eighteen; but his licensure and ordination were deferred until the Classis in Holland could be consulted, which occurred soon after. He labored extensively … Continue reading “Wack, Casper”

Wachtler, Jakob a Lutheran theologian of Ger. many, was born at Grimma, Sept. 17, 1638. He studied at Wittenberg, where, in 1665, he became adjunct to the philosophical faculty. In 1666 he was made archdeacon at Oschatz, and in 1679 superintendent at Gommern. For the same position he was called in 1687 to Beltzig, was … Continue reading “Wachtler, Jakob”

Wachter, Johann a Protestant theologian of Germany, was born in 1768. In 1807 he was appointed evangelical member of consistory and superintendent at Vienna; in 1819 he became director of the Protestant Theological Lutheran Seminary; and died April 26, 1827. In connection with K. Cleunmann, he published Allgem. prakt. Bibliothek fr Prediger u. Schulmdinner (Vienna, … Continue reading “Wachter, Johann”

Wachter, Eberhard Painter, born at Stuttgart, 29 February, 1762; died at Stuttgart, 14 August, 1852. He studied painting at Paris under Regnault, David, and Gros, and later went to Rome, where he improved his French classical style of painting by the study of Italian art. He appreciated Carsten’s freer style with its sterling merit, and … Continue reading “Wachter, Eberhard”

Wachsmuth, Ernst Wilhelm Gottlieb a German historian, was born Dec. 28, 1784, at Hildesheim. In 1825 he was appointed professor of history at Leipsic, and died Jan. 23, 1866. He wrote, Hellenische Alter. thumskunde (2nd ed. Halle, 1843, 4 vols.): Europeische Sittenlgeschichte (Leips. 1831-39, 5 vols.): Der deutsche Bauernkrieg zur Zeit der Reformation (ibid. 1834): … Continue reading “Wachsmuth, Ernst Wilhelm Gottlieb”

Wace, Robert Poet, born at Jersey, about 1100; died at Bayeux, 1174. His maternal grandfather, Toustein, was a chamberlain to Duke Robert, and his family belonged to the nobility. When very young, as he was destined to the Church, he was sent to Caen to make his studies, and afterwards to Paris. Between 1130 and … Continue reading “Wace, Robert”

Wabst Christlieb Gottwald a Lutheran theologian of Germany, was born Oct. 14, 1694, at Dresden. He studied at Wittenberg, was appointed deacon at Oederan in 1726, pastor at Dobeln in 1733, superintendent at Rochlitz in 1735, where he died, June 25, , 1743, having in 1737 been honored with the doctorate of divinity by the … Continue reading “Wabst Christlieb Gottwald”

Waast (or Wast, Lat. Vedastus), St a French ecclesiastic, was born, according to some, on the borders of Perigord and Limousin, and, according to others, at Toul. After living a hermit life near the latter place, he was ordained as priest by its bishop and made catechist of Clovis, who had just embraced Christianity (496). … Continue reading “Waast (or Wast, Lat. Vedastus), St”

Waajen, Hans Van Der (2) son of the preceding, was born Oct. 20, 1677, at Middelburg, and succeeded his father in his literary and clerical positions. He died Dec. 9, 1716, leaving no original works. See Biographie Universelle, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature