Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Christman, Aaron a German Reformed minister, was born in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, June 4, 1826. He pursued his literary course at Mercersburg, and then studied theology privately for a time. In 1850 he was licensed, and ordained by the classis of Mercersburg in 1851. He afterwards passed over to the Episcopal Church, and died March … Continue reading “Christman, Aaron”

Christlieb, Theodor, Ph.D., D.D a German theologian, was born at Birkenfeld, Wuirtemburg, March 7, 1833. He studied at Tubingen from 1851 to 1855, and in 1863 became pastor of a German congregation in London. In 1865 he became pastor at Friedrichshafen, on the lake of Constance, and in 1868 professor of practical theology and university … Continue reading “Christlieb, Theodor, Ph.D., D.D”

Christlieb, Friedrich Wilhelm a German convert from Judaism of the 17th century, and for some time lector of Hebrew at Rinteln, is the author of Jerusalem in den Talmud (Cassel, 1671): Losterung der Juden Gegen Christum (Rinteln, 1682): Jesus Christus, nach Kabbalistischer. Art Erwiesen (ibid. 1697). See Furst, Bibl. Jud. 1:179; Jocher, Allgemeines Gelehrten Lexikon, … Continue reading “Christlieb, Friedrich Wilhelm”

Christlieb, Christian Wilhelm was a German Jew (originally Lazarus Wolf) who embraced Christianity in 1733 at Burg-Farrenbach, in Franconia, and wrote, Kusrzer Auszug aus desn oder Bussqebeten (1745): Antwort auf Michaelis, etc. (ibid.). See Furst, Bibl. Jud. 1:179; Jocher, Allgemeines Gelehrten- Lexikon, s.v. (B.P.) Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Christison (Christesoun, Chrystesone, etc.). is the name of several Scotch clergymen: 1. ALEXANDER (1), was presented to the living of Logiebride, with Auchtergaven, in 1621; made a claim for both stipends in 1631, which was granted, and died, April 14, 1647. See Fasti Eccles. Scoticanae, 2:792. 2. ALEXANDER (2), son of Alexander, the professor in … Continue reading “Christison”

Christinus a correspondent of Augustine (Epist. 256 [226], 2:1070). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Christine of Stommeln, Blessed Virgin, born Stommeln, near Cologne, Germany in 1242; died in 1312. From very early youth she experienced visions and mystical trials. At the age of 12 she joined the Beguines and at 15 received the stigmata. Doubted and misunderstood, she was forced finally to leave the Beguines . She died in … Continue reading “Christine of Stommeln, Blessed”

Christine de Pisan A French poetess and historiographer, born at Venice, 1363; died in France, 1430. Although an Italian by birth, she was French at heart as well as in education and fame. When she was five years old she went to Paris with her father, Thomas de Pisan, who had been appointed astrologer and … Continue reading “Christine de Pisan”

Christina, Saint Virgin, martyr (c.250), died Bolsena, Tuscany. The daughter of a pagan nobleman, she embraced Christianity , and in her zeal destroyed the gold and silver idols of her father, distributing them as alms among the poor. She suffered torments and a cruel death under Diocletian , and has been venerated since the 4th … Continue reading “Christina, Saint”

Christina Alexandra Queen of Sweden. Born on 8 December 1626 in Sweden; died on 19 April 1689 in Rome, Italy. Daughter of Gustavus Adolphus II of Sweden. She was crowned in 1646 and for a time ruled with laudable zeal, but later gave herself up to amusement. She gradually became interested in Catholicism, resigned her … Continue reading “Christina Alexandra”