Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Van Doren, William H SEE DOREN. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Van Doren, William a Presbyterian educator, was born at Griggstown, Somerset Co., N.J., March 14, 1814. He was prepared for college in the Academy at Princeton under the tuition of the Rev. Charles C. Sears, and was graduated from the College of New Jersey in 1835. He united with the First Presbyterian Church of Princeton, … Continue reading “Van Doren, William”

Van Doren, Luther Halsey a Presbyterian and Reformed (Dutch) minister, was born at Hopewell, Orange Co., N. Y., in 1808. He graduated at the College of New Jersey in 1831, and began his preparation for the ministry under the Rev. R. B. Smith, D.D., LL.D., Protestant Episcopal bishop of Kentucky, but was subsequently licensed by … Continue reading “Van Doren, Luther Halsey”

Van Doren, Isaac a Reformed (Dutch) and Presbyterian minister, was born at Griggstown, N.J., in 1772. He was educated in the College of New Jersey, studied theology privately, was licensed by the Classis of New York, and ordained about 1798. In 1802 he settled in Hopewell, Orange Co., N. Y., where, during a pastorate of … Continue reading “Van Doren, Isaac”

Van der Weyden, Rogier Painter, b. at Tournai, 1399 or 1400; d. at Brussels, 1464. His original name was De la Pasture, which was transformed in Flemish into Van der Weyden. His family, settled in Tournai since 1260, were people of means. He is believed to have commenced his artistic life as a goldsmith, and … Continue reading “Van der Weyden, Rogier”

Van der Sloot, Fredrick William a minister of the German Reformed Church, was born in Dessau, Germany, Nov. 11, 1773. His father was a minister. Educated in Europe, he emigrated to the United States in 1801. Licensed and ordained in 1802, he took charge of seven congregations in Lehigh and Northampton counties, Pa. In 1811 … Continue reading “Van der Sloot, Fredrick William”

Van der Schuur, K a minister of the Reformed (Dutch) Church, was born at Midwolda, Netherlands, April 17, 1803. He studied under the Rev. Mr. Kok, and was licensed and ordained by the Church of the Separated in 1840; preached at Hoogeveen from 1840 to 1848; emigrated to Michigan in 1848; preached at Graafschap from … Continue reading “Van der Schuur, K”

Van der Sandt, Maximilian (SANDAUS). Born at Amsterdam, 17 April, 1578; d. at Cologne, 21 June, 1656. He entered the novitiate of the Society of Jesus, 21 Nov., 1597; taught philosophy at Würzburg, and Sacred Scripture at Mainz. He became superior of the episcopal seminary at Würzburg. He wrote many works on philosophy and theology, … Continue reading “Van der Sandt, Maximilian”

Van der Bundere, Joannes (VAN DEN BUNDERE). A Flemish theologian and controversialist, born of distinguished parents at Ghent in 1482; died there 8 January, 1557. He entered the Dominican Order in his native city about 1500, and after having made his religious profession was sent to Louvain to pursue his studies in philosophy and theology. … Continue reading “Van der Bundere, Joannes”

Van den Broek, Theodore J. Priest and missionary, b. at Amsterdam, Holland, 5 Nov., 1783; d. at Little Chute, Wisconsin, 5 Nov., 1851. He made his studies in Holland, was ordained in Germany in 1809, and was received into the Dominican Order in 1817. In 1819 he as appointed to Alkmaar, where he published “Sermons … Continue reading “Van den Broek, Theodore J.”