Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Staupitz, Johann Von Abbot, born at Motterwitz near Leisnig (or Moderwitz near Meustadt an der Orla) about 1460; died at Salzburg, 28 Dec., 1524. He was descended from an ancient family of Saxony, studied at Leipzig, and was matriculated in 1485. He later joined the Augustinian Order, probably at Munich, and in 1497 moved to … Continue reading “Staupitz, Johann Von”

Staughton, William, D.D. a Baptist minister, was born at Coventry, Warwickshire, England, Jan. 4, 1770. He studied in the Baptist theological institution at Bristol, and emigrated to the United States in 1793, where he soon became pastor of the Baptist Church in Georgetown, S.C. Here he acquired great popularity, but the climate not agreeing with … Continue reading “Staughton, William, D.D.”

Staudt, Johannes Heinrich a Lutheran theologian of Germany, who died at Kornthal, November 11, 1884, is the author of, Predigtsammlungen (Stutgard, 1852, 1853, 1860): Fingerzeige in den Inhalt und Zusammenhang der heiligen Schrift (2d ed. 1859): Erklarung des wurtembergischen Konfirmaition suchleins (1853). See Zuchold, Bibl. Theol. s.v. (B.P.) Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical … Continue reading “Staudt, Johannes Heinrich”

Staudlin, Karl Friedrich theological professor at Gttingen, was born July 25, 1764, at Stuttgart. His father was councilor of state. He was educated in the Stuttgart gymnasium and the theological institution at Tbingen. In 1786 he became tutor to a number of pupils, whom he accompanied in journeys through France, England, and Switzerland, and in … Continue reading “Staudlin, Karl Friedrich”

Staudenmaier, Franz Anton A theologian, born at Donzdorf, Würtemberg, 11 Sept., 1800; died at Freiburg im Breisgau, 19 Jan., 1856. He was a pupil at the Latin school of Gmünd in the years 1815-18, and at the Gymnasium at Ellwangen 18 18-22. During the years 1822-26 he studied theology and philosophy at the University of … Continue reading “Staudenmaier, Franz Anton”

Statutes See Testimonies Fuente: The Poor Mans Concordance and Dictionary to the Sacred Scriptures

statute of provisors English statute of Edward III incidental to the controversy between the English kings and the Court of Rome, concerning filling of ecclesiastical benefices by means of papal provisions. It enacts that elections of bishops shall be free, that owners of advowsons shall have free collation and presentment, and that attempted reservation, collation, … Continue reading “statute of provisors”

STATUTE BLOODY Or the law of the six articles; a law enacted in the reign of Henry VIII. which denounced death against all those who should deny the doctrine of transubstantiation; or maintain the necessity of receiving the sacrament in both kinds, or affirm that it was lawful for priests to marry, that vows of … Continue reading “Statute, Bloody”

Status Duplex the old dogmatic mode of speaking of the twofold state in which the Lord accomplished his redeeming work. See Van Oosterzee, Christ. Dogmatics, 2, 540. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Stature STATURE.See Age. Fuente: A Dictionary Of Christ And The Gospels Stature statur (, madh, , middah, measure (Num 13:32, etc.), , komah, standing up (1Sa 16:7, etc.); , helika, greatness): This last word means height of the body, stature, in Luk 2:52; Luk 19:3; Eph 4:13, but it can mean length of life equally … Continue reading “Stature”