Besold Hieronymus a German theologian, went to Wittenberg in 1537, and was there a guest with Luther. Afterwards he went to Nuremberg, where he formed a friendly alliance with Melancthon. There he performed various ecclesiastical functions, and, following the example of Luther, married. He died Nov. 4, 1862. He wrote Enarrationes Lutheri in Genesin Collectoe per. Hir. Besoldum, cumn Praef. Phil. Melanchthonis (Nuremberg, 1552). See Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v.
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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