Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Waajen (or Waasen, or Waeyen), Hans Van Der (1) a Dutch theologian, was born at Amsterdam, July 12, 1639. He began his studies at Utrecht, whence he proceeded successively to Heidelberg, Geneva, and Basle, and returned in 1662 to his native country, as doctor of divinity, to preach in Sparendam. In 1665 he was called … Continue reading “Waajen (or Waasen, or Waeyen), Hans Van Der (1)”

Waagen, Wilhelm Heinrich Catholic geologist . Born 1841; died 1906. Made noted investigations on the fossilization of the German Jura and of the evolution of certain fossils, in which connection he was the first to apply the theory of transformism to Paleontology. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Waagen, Wilhelm Heinrich Geologist, and palaeontologist, born at Munich, … Continue reading “Waagen, Wilhelm Heinrich”

Vron, François French controversialist, b. at Paris about 1575; d. at Charenton, 1625. After brilliant studies under the Jesuits he became one and taught in several colleges. In order to devote himself more freely to preaching and controversy against Protestants, he left the Society. He did not hesitate to challenge every minister he encountered, even … Continue reading “Véron, François”

Vnard, Th&ophane (JEAN-THÉOPHANE V&Eaucte;NARD.) French missionary, born at St-Loup, Diocese of Poitiers, 1829; martyred in Tonkin, 2 February, 1861. He studied at the College of Doue-la-Fontaine, Montmorillon, Poitiers, and at the Paris Seminary for Foreign Missions which he entered as a sub-deacon. Ordained priest 5 June, 1852, he departed for the Far East, 19 Sept. … Continue reading “Vénard, Th&éophane”

Vyavaharika (Skr.) Relating to practical or empirical matters. — K.F.L. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Vyapakatva (Skr.) “All-reaching-ness”, omni-presence. — K.F.L. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Vulturius (Gr. ), in Greek mythology, is a surname under which a temple was built for Apollo, by a shepherd, because the god had saved him, by vultures, from death in a large deep cave. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Vultures VULTURES.(Revised Version margin) for eagles in Mat 24:28 and Luk 17:32. See Animals in vol.i. p. 65b. Fuente: A Dictionary Of Christ And The Gospels

VULTURE A large bird of prey, belonging to the genus hawks, and including a great many species. It is pronounced unclean by Moses, Lev 11:14 Deu 14:13 . See BIRDS. The vulture has a naked or downy head, a bare neck and long wings, and is disgusting to every sense, especially to the smell. It … Continue reading “Vulture”

Vulliemin, Loris a Protestant theologian, was born at Yverdon, Switzerland, September 7, 1797. He was educated in the institute of the famous Pestalozzi, and pursued his philosophical as well as theological studies at Lausanne. He was ordained in 1821, and acted for several years as vicar in various places. But his delicate health prevented him … Continue reading “Vulliemin, Loris”