Christian Cyclopedia

About the Cyclopedia





Buhler, Jacob Matthias

(Beehler; August 8, 1837–August 28, 1901). Pioneer Mo. Syn. pastor on US Pacific coast. B. Baltimore, Maryland; grad. Conc. Sem., Saint Louis, 1860; pastor San Francisco 1860. Because of his firm stand for confessional Lutheranism a split ensued, and St. Paulus was organized 1867, mother ch. on Pacific coast. Organized day school 1872, of which J. H. Hargens was in charge for over 40 yrs. Pres. California and Oregon Dist. of the Mo. Syn. 1887–99, California and Nevada Dist. 1899–1901. Excellent preacher, wise counselor, ardent lover of the Lord, friend of children, splendid organizer.

J. H. Theiss and J. W. Theiss, Lebenslauf und Charakterbild des seligen Präses J. M. Bühler (Oakland, California, 1902); R. T. Du Brau, The Romance of Lutheranism in California ([St. Louis, 1959]).


Edited by: Erwin L. Lueker, Luther Poellot, Paul Jackson
©Concordia Publishing House, 2000, All rights Reserved. Reproduced with Permission

Internet Version Produced by
The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod


Original Editions ©Copyright 1954, 1975, 2000
Concordia Publishing House
All rights reserved.

Content Reproduced with Permission

Stay Connected! Join the LCMS Network:

Contact Us Online
800-248-1930
(Staff Switchboard)
888-843-5267
(Church Info Center)
1333 S Kirkwood Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63122-7226 | Directions

 

Featured Publication

The Lutheran Witness

LCMS Communications

Interpreting the contemporary world from a Lutheran Christian perspective.
Visit TLW Online