Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Robinson, William S. a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born in Harrison County, Ky., in 1825. He joined the Church in his eighteenth year, was licensed to preach in August 1851, and was received on trial in the North Indiana Conference in 1852. In 1854 he was admitted into full membership, but was … Continue reading “Robinson, William S.”

Robinson, William Callyhan Jurist and educator, b. 26 July, 1834, at Norwich, Conn.; d. 6 Nov., 1911, at Washington, D.C. After preparatory studies at Norwich Academy, Williston Seminary, and Wesleyan University, he entered Dartmouth College from which he was graduated in 1854. He then entered the Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church, was graduated … Continue reading “Robinson, William Callyhan”

Robinson, William (1) a Presbyterian minister, was born near Carlisle, England, in the beginning of the 18th century. Having plunged into the dissipations of London, he was ashamed to return to his father, and resolved to seek his fortune in America. On his arrival, he began to teach school in Hopewell, N.J., living the life … Continue reading “Robinson, William (2)”

Robinson, Venerable Christopher Born at Woodside, near Westward, Cumberland, date unknown; executed at Carlisle, 19 Aug., 1598. He was admitted to the English College at Reims in 1589, and was ordained priest and sent on the mission in 1592. Two years later he was a witness of the condemnation and execution of the venerable martyr … Continue reading “Robinson, Venerable Christopher”

Robinson, Thomas (1) an English clergyman, was born at Wakefield, in the county of York, Aug. 29, 1749. He was educated at the grammar school of his native place, the governors of which, when it was determined to send him to the university, unanimously agreed to allow him a double exhibition (pension). He was admitted … Continue reading “Robinson, Thomas (2)”

Robinson, Stuart, D.D a Presbyterian minister, Was born at Strabane, Ireland, November 26, 1816. He received his preparatory education under Rev. James M. Brown, D.D., in Berkeley County, Virginia, and Reverend William H. Foote, D.D., at Romney; graduated from Amherst College, Massachusetts, in 1836; went thence to Union Theological Seminary in Virginia, and spent one … Continue reading “Robinson, Stuart, D.D”

Robinson, Robert a distinguished minister of the Baptist denomination in England, was born at Swaffham, Norfolk, Jan. 8, 1735. In 1749 he was apprenticed to a hair dresser in London. Becoming a hopeful Christian under the preaching of Whitefield, his master released him from his indentures, and he returned to his native county and began … Continue reading “Robinson, Robert”

Robinson, Richard archbishop of Armagh and lord Rokeby, was born in the North Riding of Yorkshire, England, in 1709. He was educated at Westminster School and Christ Church, Oxford, where he took his master’s degree in 1733. Dr. Blackburn, archbishop of York, appointed him his chaplain, and collated him first to Elton, Yorkshire, and next … Continue reading “Robinson, Richard”

Robinson, Ralph a Presbyterian minister, was born in Scotland, Windham Co., Conn., March 12, 1780. His father and family removed to Dorset, Vt., where Ralph spent the earlier part of his life at agriculture. He pursued his preparatory studies under the care of Rev. William Jackson, of Dorset, paying his board and tuition by his … Continue reading “Robinson, Ralph”

Robinson, Moses a Presbyterian minister, was born in Burlington, Vt., April 26, 1815. His parents were poor, and he was dependent upon his own exertions to gain an education. He graduated at Middlebury College in 1839, studied theology in Union Seminary, New York city, was licensed by New York Third Presbytery in 1842, and was … Continue reading “Robinson, Moses”