Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Vorsternmans, Lucas, The Elder an eminent Flemish engraver, was born at Antwerp about 1580. He first studied painting in the school of Ruben but afterwards devoted himself entirely to engraving, He made a specialty of engraving plates after Rubens, under the immediate advice of that master, besides the works of other masters. His plates are … Continue reading “Vorsternmans, Lucas, The Elder”

Vorstermans, Lucas, The Younger a Flemish engraver, son of the preceding, was born at Antwerp about 1606. Although he had the advantage of his father’s instruction, he was not equal to him in skill. Some of his best prints are, The Trinity, after Rubens: The Virgin in the Clouds, surrounded by Angels, after, Vandyke: and … Continue reading “Vorstermans, Lucas, The Younger”

Vorse, D. W a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born in Smyrna, N.Y.; July 16, 1812. He experienced religion in 1830, was licensed to preach in 1837, and in 1839 was received into the Erie Conference and appointed to Hendersonville Circuit, In 1840 he was sent to New Castle; in 1842, to Cambridge; in 1843, to … Continue reading “Vorse, D. W”

Voronikhin, Andrei Nikophorovitch a Russian architect, was born among the peasantry of count Alexander Stroganov in 1760. He was sent by that nobleman, on account of his artistic talents, to Moscow, where he received instruction from the eminent architects Bazhenov and Kasakov. He was then sent to travel with count Paul Stroganov, son off Alexander, … Continue reading “Voronikhin, Andrei Nikophorovitch”

Vormbaum, Reinhold a Protestant theologian of Germany, who died October 2, 1880, at Kaiserswerth, where he had been laboring for more than thirty years, is the author of, Evangelische Missionsgeschichte in Biographlien (Elberfeld, 1850-61, 4 volumes): Missionssegen Lebensbilden aus der Geschichte der evang. Heidenmission (1852): Joachim Neander’s Leben und Lieder (1860). See Zuchold, Bibl. Theol. … Continue reading “Vormbaum, Reinhold”

Voris, Cornelius P a Presbyterian minister, was born in Switzerland County, Ind., March 14; 1827. After a good academical course of study, he entered Hanover College, where he graduated in 1858. He studied theology at Princeton, N.J. He was licensed by the Madison Presbytery in April. 1860, but was never ordained. He preached as stated … Continue reading “Voris, Cornelius P”

Vorilongus, Gulielmus a French Dominican of the 15th century, was called to Rome by pope Pius II to defend his order against the Franciscans relative to the blood of Christ. He wrote a Commentary on the Four Books of Sentences (Lyons, 1484), and a collection of passages from the Sentences, which are against Scotus. He … Continue reading “Vorilongus, Gulielmus”

Voragine, Jacopo de (Also DI VIRAGGIO). Archbishop of Genoa and medieval hagiologist, born at Viraggio (now Varazze), near Genoa, about 1230; died 13 July, about 1298. In 1244 he entered the Order of St. Dominic, and soon became famous for his piety, learning, and zeal in the care of souls. His fame as a preacher … Continue reading “Voragine, Jacopo de”

Voragine SEE VARAGGIO. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Vophsi (Heb. Vophsi’, , perh. additional [Gesen.] or rich [Furst]; Sept. v.r. ; Vulg. Vopsi), the father of Nahbi, which latter was the spy appointed by Moses from the tribe of Naphtali to explore Canaan (Num 13:14). B.C. ante 1657. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Vophsi Father of Nahbi, the spy from … Continue reading “Vophsi”