Sewell, William D. a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born in. Chesterville, Me., July 15, 1813. He was converted in 1831, entered the itinerancy on Sidney Circuit September, 1836, under the presiding elder; admitted on trial in 1837, and served two years on Kilmarnock and Harmony circuits; was received into full connection in 1839, and appointed … Continue reading “Sewell, William D.”
Sewell, William (2)
Sewell, William (1) the historian of the Quakers, was the son of Jacob Williamson Sewell, and was born at Amsterdam in 1650. His grandfather left his native country, England, that, as a Brownist, he might enjoy more freedom in Holland. William Sewell lost both his parents in early life, but, having been instructed by them … Continue reading “Sewell, William (2)”
Sewall, Thomas, D.D.
Sewall, Thomas, D.D. a distinguished minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born in Essex, Mass., April 28, 1818. He was educated at Wilbraham, and graduated from the Wesleyan University, Middletown, Conn., 1837. He united with the Baltimore Conference in 1838, but in 1841 was returned supernumerary, and spent a year in Europe and the … Continue reading “Sewall, Thomas, D.D.”
Sewall, Samuel
Sewall, Samuel chief-justice of the supreme court of Massachusetts, was born at Bishopstoke, England, March 28, 1652, His father established himself in the United States in 1661, when Samuel was nine years old. In his childhood the latter was under the instruction of Mr. Parker, of Newbury. He was graduated at Harvard College in 1671, … Continue reading “Sewall, Samuel”
Sewall, Jotham
Sewall, Jotham a Congregational minister, was born at York, Me., Jan. 1, 1760. Shortly after he attained his majority he migrated to the Kennebec and worked at his trade (mason). In 1783 his mind first took a permanent religious direction, and he found peace. He was licensed to preach May 8, 1798, and ordained as … Continue reading “Sewall, Jotham”
Sewall, Joseph, D.D.
Sewall, Joseph, D.D. a Congregational minister, was born at Boston, Aug. 15, 1688 (O.S.). He graduated at Harvard College in 1707, and was ordained Sept. 16, 1713, colleague pastor of the Old South Church, where he spent his life, having declined the presidency of Harvard College, which was urged upon him in 1724. In 1728 … Continue reading “Sewall, Joseph, D.D.”
Sewafioll
Sewafioll in Norse mythology, was the dwelling place of the beautiful and strong Sigrun. It is believed to be Mount Seva, in West Gothland, Sweden. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Sew
Sew (epi, “upon,” rhapto, “to sew or stitch”), is used in Mar 2:21. Fuente: Vine’s Dictionary of New Testament Words
Seville, University of
Seville, University of In the middle of the thirteenth century the Dominicans, in order to prepare missionaries for work among the Moors and Jews, organized schools for the teaching of Arabic, Hebrew, and Greek. To co-operate in this work and to enhance the prestige of Seville, Alfonso the Wise in 1254 established in that city … Continue reading “Seville, University of”
Seville, Spain, city of
Seville, Spain, city of (Latin: Hispalis) City in southern Spain. The capital of a Roman province, Seville was the seat of a bishop as early as 287. The Moors seized the city in the 8th century, and Christinaity was not restored until the conquest of Ferdinand III in 1248. The cathedral, rebuilt on the site … Continue reading “Seville, Spain, city of”