Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Mayhew, Edward Born in 1569; died 14 September, 1625. He belonged to the old English family of Mayhew or Mayow of Winton, near Salisbury, Wiltshire, which had endured much persecution for the Faith. On 10 July, 1583, he entered with his elder brother Henry, the English College at Reims, where he displayed conspicuous talents, and … Continue reading “Mayhew, Edward”

Mayerhoff, Ernst Theodor a Lutheran theologian of Germany, was born at Neuruppin, December 5, 1806, and died at Berlin in December, 1837, licentiate and private lecturer in theology. He published, Die Petrinischen Schriften (Hamburg, 1835): Johann Reuchlin und seine Zeit (Berlin, 1830): Die Waldenser in unsern Tagen (ibid. 1834): Ansgarius oder der Anfangspunkt des Christenthums … Continue reading “Mayerhoff, Ernst Theodor”

Mayer, Philip Frederick D.D., a distinguished American Lutheran minister, was born April 1, 1781, in the city of New York, where he continued to reside till he reached his majority. His earlier years were spent at the German school attached to the Lutheran Church. His preparation for college was made under the direction of Mr. … Continue reading “Mayer, Philip Frederick”

Mayer, Lewis D.D., a noted American divine of that branch of the Christian Church denominated the German Reformed, was born at Lancaster, Pa., March 26, 1783. After having received a liberal education in his native place, he removed to Frederick, Md., where he devoted his attention for some time to a secular calling. He was … Continue reading “Mayer, Lewis”

Mayer, Julius Robert Physicist. Born 1814; died 1878. Made researches on bodily heat and of heat in general. Regarded by many as the originator of the mechanical theory of heat. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Mayer, John D.D., an English divine, flourished in the early part of the 17th century. But few memorials have been discovered to furnish any satisfactory account of his personal history. It appears from his prefaces that he labored under infirm health, which unfitted him for public services as a clergyman for many years. In 1634 … Continue reading “Mayer, John”

Mayer, Johann Friedrich a German Lutheran minister, was born at Leipsic in 1650. He studied in the university of his native city, and became successively superintendent of Leissnig in 1673, of Grimma in 1679, professor of theology at Wittemberg in 1684, pastor of St. Joseph of Hamburg in 1686, professor of the gymnasium of that … Continue reading “Mayer, Johann Friedrich”

Mayer, Johann C a Presbyterian minister, a German by birth. was born in Korb, Wurtemburg, May 4, 1835. He was educated at Basle, Switzerland, and attended the seminary at St. Christiana. He left his native land and settled in Texas, where he was licensed by the Lutheran Synod of Texas. On coming to New Orleans … Continue reading “Mayer, Johann C”

Mayer, Johann a German theologian, was born Aug. 2,1697, at Nuremberg; studied at the high-schools of his native place until 1717, when he went to the University of Altdorf to study theology. In 1720 he removed to the University of Halle, and there enjoyed the instruction of the celebrated German savants Wolf and Michaelis. He … Continue reading “Mayer, Johann”

Mayer, Jacob an American minister of the German Reformed Church, was born in Lykens Valley, Dauphin Co., Pa., in 1793; was brought up in the Reformed Church, and early instructed in its doctrines. Preparatory to entering the ministry, he was for four years under the special tuition of Rev. Dr. Samuel Heiffenstein, of Philadelphia; was … Continue reading “Mayer, Jacob”