ritschlian — I. ˈrichlēən adjective Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: Albrecht Ritschl died 1889 German theologian + English ian : of, relating to, or in accordance with the theological principles of Ritschl who rejected the metaphysical development of… … Useful english dictionary
ritschlian — ritsch·li·an … English syllables
Ritschlianism — • Conception of the nature and scope of Christianity, widely held in modern Protestantism, especially in Germany Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Ritschlianism Ritschlianism … Catholic encyclopedia
James Orr (theologian) — James Orr (1844 ndash;6 September 1913 [ Who s Who 1914 , p. xxiii] ) was a Scottish Presbyterian minister and professor of church history and then theology. He was an influential defender of evangelical doctrine and a contributor to The… … Wikipedia
Ritschl — Ritschl, 1) Friedrich Wilhelm, Philolog, geb. 6. April 1806 in Großvargula bei Erfurt, gest. 9. Nov. 1876 in Leipzig, studierte seit 1825 in Leipzig unter Hermann und seit 1826 in Halle unter Reisig, wurde 1829 Privatdozent und 1832… … Meyers Großes Konversations-Lexikon
Protestantism — /prot euh steuhn tiz euhm/, n. 1. the religion of Protestants. 2. the Protestant churches collectively. 3. adherence to Protestant principles. [1640 50; PROTESTANT + ISM] * * * One of the three major branches of Christianity, originating in the… … Universalium
Pietism — • Seventeenth century Protestant reform movement Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Pietism Pietism † … Catholic encyclopedia
Biblical Criticism (Higher) — Biblical Criticism (Higher) † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Biblical Criticism (Higher) Biblical criticism in its fullest comprehension is the examination of the literary origins and historical values of the books composing the Bible, with… … Catholic encyclopedia
The Rule of Faith — The Rule of Faith † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Rule of Faith The word rule (Lat. regula, Gr. kanon) means a standard by which something can be tested, and the rule of faith means something extrinsic to our faith, and serving as its… … Catholic encyclopedia
Ritschl, Albrecht — (1822–89) Theologian. Ritschl was born in Berlin, Germany, the son of a Protestant pastor. He was educated at Bonne, Halle, Heidelberg and Tübingen and he subsequently became a Professor of Theology first at Bonn and then at Göttingen. He… … Who’s Who in Christianity