Caspar Erich Schieler
Caspar Erich Schieler (July 14, 1851 – January 13, 1934) was a German theologian,[1] church historian and priest in the late 19th century and early 20th century. He was the Professor[1] of Moral Theology at Diocesan Seminary of Mainz in Baden-Württemberg, Germany before converting to Protestantism and moving to the United States. After breaking from The Catholic Church, Schieler continued writing books and became a pastor[2] in the Lutheran Church, which later merged into the United Church of Christ, a mainline Protestant Christian denomination, with historical confessional roots in the Reformed, Congregational and Lutheran traditions.
Publications and Legacy
Schieler is best known for his detailed guide in the administration of the sacrament of penance as described in his book: Theory and Practice of the Confessional: A Guide in the Administration of the Sacrament of Penance (1905)[3] This was among the first of his works to be translated into the English language and was distributed widely throughout the United States.[4]
Writings on Church History
Schieler also wrote extensively on the subject of church history, most notably on Johannes Nider, the German theologian who wrote the Formicarius. Schieler addressed the life and legacy of Nider, as well as his impact on 15th century German-Christian thought in his book: Magister Johannes Nider From The Order of the Preacher-Brother (Translated from German)[5]( 1885) Schieler also recorded the history of the 19th century Christian church in his work: The Free Religious Movement in the Catholic and Protestant Churches in the 19th century: A Contribution to Church History in the 19th Century (Translated from German).[6] Lastly, Schieler also wrote about the Italian, Dominican friar and philosopher Giordano Bruno in his book: Giordano Bruno, The Poet-Philosopher and Martyr of Freedom of Mind: His Life's Destiny and its Significance According to the Results of the Latest Research (1901)[7](Translated from German)
Other Writings
- Ecclesiastical Liberalism and the Free Religious Communities (1911)[8]
- Vortrags Uber Die Babel Und Bibelfrage (1903),[9]
- Mein Austritt aus der katholischen Kirche : Worte zur Aufklärung u. Mahnung (1901).[10]
References
- ^ a b Schieler, Caspar (1905). The American Ecclesiastical Review. Catholic University of America Press. Retrieved 2 December 2016.
- ^ http://www.stjohnschurchcappeln.com/pastors.htm
- ^ Schieler, C. E., Heuser, H. J., & Clarke, R. F. (1905). Theory and practice of the confessional; a guide in the administration of the sacrament of penance. New York: Benziger Brothers.
- ^ The American Ecclesiastical Review: A Monthly Publication for the Clergy (Vol. 33, Ser. 5). (1905). Catholic University of America Press. p. 569
- ^ Schieler, C. E. (1885). Magister Johannes Nider aus dem Orden der Prediger-Brüder: Ein Beitrag zur Kirchengeschichte des fünfzehnten Jahrhunderts. Mainz: F. Kirchheim.
- ^ SCHIELER, C., & RUPP, J. (1903). Dr. Julius Rupp ... und die freie religiöse Bewegung in der katholischen und evangelischen Kirch Deutschlands im 19. Jahrhundert, etc. Pp. xv. 336. Dresden und Leipzig
- ^ Schieler, C. (1901). Giordano Bruno, der Dichter-Philosoph und Märtyrer der Geistesfreiheit: Seine Lebensschicksale und seine Bedeutung nach den Resultaten der neuesten Forschung. Frankfurt a. M.: Neuer Frankfurter Verl
- ^ Schieler, C. (1911). Ecclesiastical liberalism and the free religious communities: An address. Berlin-Schöneberg: Protestantischer Schriftenvertrieb.
- ^ Schieler, C. (1903). Ein zweiter Vortrag über die Babel- und Bibelfrage. Danzig: Verlag von John & Rosenberg
- ^ Schieler, C. (1901). Mein Austritt aus der katholischen Kirche: Worte zur Aufklärung und Mahnung. Frankfurt a. M.: Neuer Frankfurter Verl