Behm, Michael a Lutheran theologian of Germany, son of Johann (1), was born at Konigsberg, Sept. 29, 1612. He studied at different universities, and received the degree of doctor of divinity in 1638; was in 1639 adjunct of the theological faculty in his native place, and in 1640 professor of theology. In 1645 he attended the colloquy at Thoren as delegate of his university. He died Aug. 31, 1650. He wrote, De Qucestione, utrum Jesus se ob Missionem in Mundum Joh. 10:36 Filium Dei Appeliaverit? — De Gratia et Libero Arbitrio ac Hominis-Conversione: — De Sacramento Baptismi: — De Sensu Vocis ἀναστήσας. See Witten, Memoir. theol. Dei (Francof. 1675), 6:761-769; Jocher, Allgemeines Gelehrten-Lexikon, s.v.; Koch, Gesch. des deutschen Kirchenliedes, 3, 204 sq. Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v. (B. P.)
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John McClintock was born October 27, 1814 in Philadelphia to Irish immigrants, John and Martha McClintock. He began as a clerk in his father's store, and then became a bookkeeper in the Methodist Book Concern in New York. Here he converted to Methodism and considered joining the ministry. McClintock entered the University of Pennsylvania in 1832 and graduated with high honors three years later. Subsequently, he was awarded a doctorate of divinity degree from the same institution in 1848.WikipediaRead More