Biblia

Binney, Amos

Binney, Amos a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born at Hull, Mass., Oct. 30, 1802. He experienced conversion at the age of sixteen; received a commonschool education, and studied one year at New Market Academy; was licensed to preach, and entered upon mercantile business; and in 1826 joined the New England Conference. In its active work … Continue reading “Binney, Amos”

Binius, Severin

Binius, Severin Historian and critic, b. in 1573 in the village of Randerath, Western Germany; d. 14 February, 1641. He made his studies at the gymnasium of St. Lawrence, in cologne, and later taught in the same school for several years. After his ordination to the priesthood he obtained the degree of doctor of divinity … Continue reading “Binius, Severin”

Bingley, William

Bingley, William an English clergyman, was a native of Yorkshire, and was educated at St. Peter’s College, Cambridge, where he graduated in 1799, and took holy orders. He died in 1823. Among his published works are, North Wales; including its Scenery, Antiquities, Customs, etc. (Lond. 1804, 2 vols. 8vo.): Memoirs of British Quadrupeds, etc. (1809): … Continue reading “Bingley, William”

Bingley, Charles

Bingley, Charles an English Congregational minister, the son of a gentleman farmer, was born at Hemsworth Lodge, near Ackworth, Yorkshire, in 1813. In early life he gave himself to God, joined the Church at Queen-street chapel, Leeds, and in 1837 entered Airedale College. His first settlement was at Middlesborough, Yorkshire, where he was ordained April … Continue reading “Bingley, Charles”

Bingham, Hiram

Bingham, Hiram a Congregational minister, was a native of Bennington, Vt. At the age of twentyone he was converted, and began preparation for college with the Rev. Elisha Yale, D.D., of Kingsbury, N. Y., and graduated from Middlebury College in 1816. Three years afterwards he graduated from Andover Theological Seminary. He was ordained at Goshen, … Continue reading “Bingham, Hiram”