Religion and Spirituality

Heywood, Jasper and John Heywood, Jasper and John- Jasper Heywood, poet and translator; born 1535 in London; died 1598 at Naples. John Heywood, father of Jasper, dramatist and epigrammatist; born probably… Heynlin of Stein, Johann Heynlin of Stein, Johann- A theologian, born about 1425; died at Basle, 12 March, 1496. Hexham and Newcastle Hexham and Newcastle- Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle (Hagulstadensis et Novocastrensis). Hexateuch Hexateuch- A name commonly used by the critics to designate the first six books of the Old Testament, i.e. the Pentateuch and Josue. Hexapla Hexapla- Article on Origen's compilation of six ancient versions of the Bible in parallel columns, his purpose and the principles that guided his work. Hexaemeron Hexaemeron- Signifies a term of six days, or, technically, the history of the six days' work of creation, as contained in the first chapter of Genesis. Hesychius of Sinai Hesychius of Sinai- A priest and monk of the Order of St. Basil in the Thorn-bush (Batos) monastery on Mt. Sinai, and ascetic author of the Byzantine period in literature. Hesychius of Jerusalem Hesychius of Jerusalem- Presbyter and exegete, probably of the fifth century. Hesychius of Alexandria Hesychius of Alexandria- Grammarian and lexicographer; of uncertain date, but assigned by most authorities to the later fourth or earlier fifth century. Hesychasm Hesychasm- Hesychasts (hesychastes -- quietist) were people, nearly all monks, who defended the theory that it is possible by an elaborate system of asceticism, detachment from ea… Hessels, Jean Hessels, Jean- A distinguished theologian of Louvain; born 1522; died 1566. Hesse Hesse- The name of a German tribe, and also a district in Germany extending along the Lahn, Eder, Fulda, Werra, and the Lower Main and Rhine. Hersfeld Hersfeld- An ancient imperial abbey of the Benedictine Order. Herrgott, Marquard Herrgott, Marquard- A Benedictine historian and diplomat. (1694-1762) Herrera y Tordesillas, Antonio de Herrera y Tordesillas, Antonio de- A Spanish historian; born at Cuellar, in the province of Segovia, in 1559; died at Madrid, 27 March, 1625. Herrera Barnuevo, Sebastiano de Herrera Barnuevo, Sebastiano de- A painter, architect, sculptor and etcher; born in Madrid, 1611 or 1619; died there, 1671. Herrera, Francisco Herrera, Francisco- A Spanish painter, etcher, medallist, and architect; born in Seville, 1576; died in Madrid, 1656. Herrera, Fernando de Herrera, Fernando de- A Spanish lyric poet; born 1537; died 1597. Herregouts Herregouts- There were three artists of the name of Herregouts, father, son, and grandson, of whom the chief was Hendrik, the son of David, and the father of Jan. Herrad of Landsberg Herrad of Landsberg- A twelfth-century abbess, author of the "Hortus Deliciarum"; born about 1130, at the castle of Landsberg, the seat of a noble Alsatian family; died 1195. Herp, Henry Herp, Henry- A fifteenth century Franciscan of the Strict Observance and a distinguished writer on mysticism. Herincx, William Herincx, William- A theologian, born at Helmond, North Brabant, 1621; died 17 Aug., 1678. Heriger of Lobbes Heriger of Lobbes- A medieval theologian and historian; born about 925; died 31 October, 1007. Herculano de Carvalho e Araujo, Alejandro Herculano de Carvalho e Araujo, Alejandro- Born at Lisbon, 28 March, 1810; died near Santarem, 13 Sept., 1877. Herbst, Johann Georg Herbst, Johann Georg- Born at Rottweil, in Würtemberg, 13 January, 1787; died 31 July, 1836. Hennepin, Louis Hennepin, Louis- One of the most famous explorers in the wilds of North America during the seventeenth century. Helena (Montana) Helena (Montana)- Erected from the Vicariate of Montana, 7 March, 1884. Henry of Rebdorf Henry of Rebdorf- Alleged author of an imperial and papal chronicle of the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. Henry of Nördlingen Henry of Nördlingen- A Bavarian secular priest, of the fourteenth century, date of death unknown; the spiritual adviser of Margaretha Ebner (died 1351), the mystic of Medingen. Henry of Huntingdon Henry of Huntingdon- Historian; b. probably near Ramsey, Huntingdonshire, between 1080 and 1085; d. 1155. Henry of Herford Henry of Herford- Friar and chronicler; date of birth unknown; died at Minden, 9 Oct., 1370. Henry of Ghent Henry of Ghent- A notable scholastic philosopher and theologian of the thirteenth century. Henry of Friemar Henry of Friemar- German theologian; b. at Friemar, a small town near Gotha in Thuringia, about the end of the thirteenth century; d. probably at Erfurt about 1355. Henry VI Henry VI- German king and Holy Roman Emperor. (1165-1197) Henry V Henry V- German king and Holy Roman Emperor. (1081-1125) Henry IV Henry IV- King of France and Navarre. (1553-1610) Hottentots Hottentots- One of three tribes of South Africa which may be divided Bantus, Hottentots, and Bushmen. Hebrew Language and Literature Hebrew Language and Literature- Hebrew was the language spoken by the ancient Israelites, and in which were composed nearly all of the books of the Old Testament. Holy Synod Holy Synod- The name of the council by which the Church of Russia and, following its example, many other Orthodox Churches are governed. Haarlem Haarlem- One of the suffragan sees of the Archdiocese of Utrecht in the Netherlands. Hettinger, Franz Hettinger, Franz- A Catholic theologian; born 13 January, 1819, at Aschaffenburg; died 26 January, 1890, at Würzburg. Hethites Hethites- One of the many peoples of North-Western Asia, styled Hittim in the Hebrew Bible, Khuti or Kheta on the Egyptian monuments, and Hatti in the cuneiform documents. Hermits of St. Augustine Hermits of St. Augustine- A religious order which in the thirteenth century combined several monastic societies into one, under this name. Hermes, Saint Hermes, Saint- Martyr, Bishop of Salano (Spalato) in Dalmatia. Hypæpa Hypæpa- Titular see of Asia Minor. Hugh of St. Victor Hugh of St. Victor- Lengthy essay on the life and writings of this philosopher, theologian, and mystical writer. Hermas Hermas- First or second century, author of the book called "The Shepherd" (Poimen, Pastor), a work which had great authority in ancient times and was ranked with Holy Scripture. Hugh of Remiremont Hugh of Remiremont- Cardinal, born of a noble family, probably in Lorraine, died soon after 1098. Hugh of Fleury Hugh of Fleury- Benedictine monk and ecclesiastical writer; d. not before 1118. Hugh of Flavigny Hugh of Flavigny- Benedictine monk and historian; b. about 1064, probably at Verdun (Lorraine); d. before the middle of the twelfth century.