Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Simpson, George W. a Presbyterian minister, was born near Churchtown, Lancaster Co., Pa., June 1, 1821. He early embraced religion, and, feeling it to be his duty to preach, he pursued his studies at Easton College, Pa., and Princeton Theological Seminary. He chose Africa as his field of labor, and sailed for the Gaboon in … Continue reading “Simpson, George W.”

Simpson, Edward, S.T.D. a learned English divine, was born at Tottenham, in May, 1578. Having been prepared at the Westminster School, he entered Trinity College, Cambridge, from which he graduated in 1600, and the next year was admitted fellow. In 1603 he received his degree of A.M., and his A.B. in 1610. He was chaplain … Continue reading “Simpson, Edward, S.T.D.”

Simpson, David an English clergyman, was born at Ingleby, Yorkshire, Oct. 12, 1745. He was educated at St. John’s College, Cambridge, and was successively curate of Ramsden, Essex, of Buckingham, and of the Old Church, Macclesfield. In all three places his alleged Methodism gave offense, and, while at the last place, he was silenced by … Continue reading “Simpson, David”

Simpson, Calovius Abraham, LL.D an English Congregational minister, was born in 1789. He was educated at the Glasgow University, and left that institution with the highest testimonial of Christian character and scholarly attainment. He essaved to make proof of his ministry first at Fulbourne, and in 1820 removed to Haverhill, where he was ordained, and … Continue reading “Simpson, Calovius Abraham, LL.D”

Simpson, Benjamin Franklin a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born at York, Me., Dec. 30, 1835, and was educated at Wilbraham, Mass. In 1858 he went to Rahway, N.J., to take charge of an academy; then to the Biblical Institute at Concord, in 1860. He joined the Newark Conference in 1862; was drafted … Continue reading “Simpson, Benjamin Franklin”

Simplicius, Pope Saint Reigned from 468 to 483. Born in Italy; died in Rome. His pontificate, which saw the Western Empire fall under barbarian control, was disturbed by the Monophysite controversy in the East. He defended the independence of the Church against the encroachments of the Emperor Zeno, who sought to have his Henotikon recognized … Continue reading “Simplicius, Pope Saint”

Simplicius, Faustinus and Beatrice Martyrs at Rome during the Diocletian persecution (302 or 303). The brothers Simplicius and Faustinus were cruelly tortured on account of their Christian faith, beaten with clubs, and finally beheaded; their bodies were thrown into the Tiber. According to another version of the legend a stone was tied to them and … Continue reading “Simplicius, Faustinus and Beatrice”

Simplicius, bp. of Rome Simplicius (7), bp. of Rome after Hilarius, from Feb. 22, 468 (according to the conclusion of Pagi, in Baron. ad ann. 467, iv.), to Mar 483. According to Lib. Pontif. he was a native of Tibur, the son of one Castinus. He witnessed, during his episcopate, the fall of the Western … Continue reading “Simplicius, bp. of Rome”

Simplicius pope from A.D. 468 to 483, in the period of the Monophysite (q.v.) disputes by which the Western Church was violently agitated. He participated in the controversy, taking sides with Acacius, the patriarch of Constantinople, and anathematized Timotheus Aelurus, Petrus Fullo, Petrus Mongus, John of Apamea, and Paul of Ephesus; but he afforded aid … Continue reading “Simplicius”

SIMPLICITY-DUPLICITY (A) SIMPLICITY(1) General References to Psa 116:6; Psa 119:130; Psa 131:1; Mat 11:25; Luk 18:17; Rom 16:19 2Co 1:12; 2Co 11:3 –SEE Sincerity, RELIGION, TRUE (2) Singleness of Heart Act 2:46; Eph 6:5; Col 3:22 –SEE Sincerity, RELIGION, TRUE (B) CHILDLIKENESS an Essential Element in the Christian Life Psa 131:2; Mar 10:15; Luk 18:16; … Continue reading “SIMPLICITY-DUPLICITY”