Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Caspensis, Ludovicus a Spanish Capuchin, was born at Saragossa, and joined his order when sixteen years of age. He was provincial of Aragon, and died in 1647. He wrote, Cursus Integer Theologicus (Lugduni, 1642,1643, 2 vols.; enlarged edition, Lyons, 1666): Cursus Integer Philosophicus (2 vols.): Apologia in Defensionem Annalium Zacharice Boverii (Caesaraugustae, 1645). See Jeiler, … Continue reading “Caspensis, Ludovicus”

Caspari, Georg son of the preceding, was born; at Riga, April 17,1683. He studied at Rostock, and died at his native place, April 12, 1743. He published, De Descensu Christi ad Inferos (Rostock, 1704): De Testamentis Divinis (ibid. 1705); and other works. See Gadebusch, Liefandische Bibliothek; Jocher, Allgemeines Gelehrten-Lexikon, s.v.; Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Gneral, s.v. … Continue reading “Caspari, Georg”

Caspari, David a Lutheran theologian of Germany was born March 5,1648, at Konigsberg. Having completed his studies at various universities, he Was in 1676 appointed sub-inspector of the Albertinian college at his native place; in 1678, rector of the cathedral school at Riga, where he died as superintendent, Feb. 28,1702. He wrote, De Vita Dei, … Continue reading “Caspari, David”

Caspari, Christian Eduard a Protestant theologian of Germany, who died as pastor in Alsace in 1878, is the author of Chronologisch-geographische Einleitung in das Leben Jesu Chrisfi (Hamburg, 1869); translated into English by M. I Evans, A Chronological and Geographical Introduction to the Life of Christ (Edinburgh, 1876). (B. P.) Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological … Continue reading “Caspari, Christian Eduard”

Caspar del Bufalo, Blessed (1786-1837) Confessor, founder of the Congregation of the Most Precious Blood, born Rome; died there. He studied at the Roman College and after ordination, 1808 , obtained a canonry at Saint Mark’s. Banished and imprisoned, 1810 -1814 , for refusing to swear allegiance to Napoleon, he returned to Rome and established, … Continue reading “Caspar del Bufalo, Blessed”

Caspar, Adolphus B a minister of the Reformed Church, was born at Halberstadt, Germany, Nov. 2, 1810. His father, the Rev. Frederick W. H. Caspar, was court preacher to William III, king of Prussia. The son was educated in his native country. In 1836 he emigrated to America, and entered the ministry in 1837. His … Continue reading “Caspar, Adolphus B”

Casot, Jean-Jacques The last surviving Jesuit of the old Canada mission, born in Liège, Belgium, 4 October, 1728; died at Quebec, 16 March, 1800. With him ended the long line of the sons of St. Ignatius who laboured in Canada during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. At his death the Society of Jesus became extinct … Continue reading “Casot, Jean-Jacques”

Casone, Giovanni Batista an Italian painter, was a native of Sarzana, living in 1668; studied under Fiasella at Genoa. There is an altar-piece in Della Vigne, in that city, representing The Virgin Surrounded by Angels. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Casolani, Ilario (or Cristoforo) an Italian painter, was born at Siena in 1588. He was a son of Alessandro, who instructed him in his art. He finished The Assumption. for the church of San Francesco at Sienna, sketched by his father before his death, and then went to Rome, and executed some fine work in … Continue reading “Casolani, Ilario (or Cristoforo)”

Casolani, Alessandro a reputable Italian historical painter, was born at Siena in 1552, studied under Cav. Roncalli, and died in 1606. His works are principally in the churches of Siena; there are also a number at Naples and Genoa. His best is The Martyrdom of St. Bartholomew, at the church of the Carmelites. Fuente: Cyclopedia … Continue reading “Casolani, Alessandro”