Bering, Johann

Bering, Johann a German Protestant theologian, son of the preceding, was born at Greifswalde, March 23, 1607. He studied at his native place and in other universities, and died as doctor and professor of theology, and pastor and vice-superintendent, Jan. 16, 1658. He wrote, Collegium anti- Calvinianum: — De Sacra Scriptura: — De Fide Infantum: — De Mysterio S. Trinitatis — De Adoratione Christi Θεανθρώπου· — De Manducatione et Bibitione Spirituali: — De Omniprcesentia Carnis Christi: — De Descensu Christi ad Inferos, etc. See Jocher, Allgemeines Gelehrten-Lexikon, s.v.; Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v. (B. P.)