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Spener

American  
[shpey-nuhr] / ˈʃpeɪ nər /

noun

  1. Philipp Jakob 1635–1705, German theologian: founder of Pietism.


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In an email to the news organizations, Spener said that the agency accepted the report's findings, which showed a far greater impact on the flow of the Rio Grande than the builder had claimed.

From Salon Dec. 2, 2022

Sally Spener, a spokesperson for the IBWC, denied that Fisher was able to counter the conclusions in the Arcadis report to the agency's satisfaction.

From Salon Dec. 2, 2022

Sally Spener, a foreign affairs officer at the International Boundary and Water Commission, said the agency, which oversees treaty compliance, was working to ensure that Mexico abides by the terms of the surface water treaty.

From New York Times Jun. 8, 2013

Evangelicalism is traceable to 17th century Germany and the work of Philipp Jacob Spener, whose "Pietists" rebelled against the formalism and worldliness of the German Lutherans.

From Time Magazine Archive

Spener visited his pupil daily; his manly voice, full of strengthening and solace, was, in her darkness, the evening-prayer-bell, which leads the traveller out of the dusky thicket back to the more cheerful lights.

From Titan: A Romance Vol. II (of 2) by Jean Paul

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