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Ziegler, Werner Carl Ludwig a Protestant theologian of Germany, was born May 15, 1763, at Scharnebeck, in Luneburg. He studied at Gottingen, some time lectured in the Gbttingen University, and was called, in 1792, as professor of theology at Rostock. He died April 24, 1809, leaving, De Mimis Romanorum Commentatio (Gottingen, 1788): Vollstandige Einleitung in … Continue reading “Ziegler, Werner Carl Ludwig”

Ziegler, Gregorius Thomas Bishop of Linz, born at Kirchheim near Augsburg, 7 March, 1770; died at Linz, 15 April, 1852. He joined the Benedictines at Wiblingen in 1788, was ordained priest, 25 May, 1793, teaching in various Benedicting institutions until 23 October, 1892, when he became prior of his monastery. After the suppression of Wiblingen … Continue reading “Ziegler, Gregorius Thomas”

Ziegler, Daniel, D.D a German Reformed minister, was born at Reading, Pennsylvania, July 11, 1804. His parents removing to New Berlin, Union County, in his infancy, his youth was spent there. He was a saddler by trade, and went to Philadelphia to work; but his mind being turned towards the ministry, he entered the University … Continue reading “Ziegler, Daniel, D.D”

Ziegenbein, Johann Wilhelm Heinrich a Protestant theologian of Germany, was born in 1766 at Braunschweig. In 1798 he was appointed pastor of St. Peter’s, in his native place, and advanced in 1803 as general superintendent of the duchy of Blankenburg. In 1819 he was appointed abbot of Michaelstein, and died January 12, 1824. Ziegenbein’s writings … Continue reading “Ziegenbein, Johann Wilhelm Heinrich”

Ziegenbalg, Bartholomaus a well-known Protestant missionlry of Germany, was born June 14, 1683, at Pulsnitz, in Lusatia. He studied at Halle, where A.H. Francke enlisted him for missionary service. On November 29, 1705, he left for Tranquebar with his friend Pliitschow. For a time his work was opposed by the Danish officers, but finally he … Continue reading “Ziegenbalg, Bartholomaus”

Ziegelbauer, Magnoald Historian, born at Ellwangen, Swabia, 1689; died at Olmütz, 14 January, 1750. He took vows at the Abbey of Zwiefalten 21 November, 1707, was ordained priest, 21 March, 1713, and became professor of theology at his monastery. Soon, however, some of the illiterate monks of Zwiefalten manifested their aversion to the learned and … Continue reading “Ziegelbauer, Magnoald”

Zidonians, The Zido’nians, The. The inhabitants of Zidon. They were among the nations of Canaan; left to give the Israelites practice in the art of war, Jdg 3:3, and colonies of them appear to have spread up into the hill country from Lebanon to Misrephothmaim, Jos 13:4; Jos 13:6, whence, in later times, they hewed … Continue reading “Zidonians, The”

Zidonians, Sidonians [Zido’nians] [Sido’nians] The inhabitants of Zidon and its neighbourhood. At times the term was applied to the Phoenicians generally. They were renowned for cutting timber and as being fishermen and seamen. Deu 3:9; Jos 13:4; Jos 13:6; Jdg 3:3; Jdg 10:12; Jdg 18:7; 1Ki 5:6; 1Ki 11:1; 1Ki 11:5; 1Ki 11:33; 1Ki 16:31; … Continue reading “Zidonians, Sidonians”

Zidonian (Heb. sing. Tsidoni’, , Eze 32:30; plur. Tsidonim, [the full form], or [Ezr 3:7, they of Zidon], and [1Ki 11:5; 1Ki 11:33] Tsidongs , Sept. Eze 32:30, ( ]; Vulg. Sidonmi [except Eze 32:30, venatores]; A.V. Sidonians, 2 Kings 16:31) the inhabitants of Zidon. They were among the nations of Canaan left to practice … Continue reading “Zidonian”

Zidon, Zidonians zdon, zi-doni-anz. See SIDON, SIDONIANS. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia