Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Powell, Thomas an Anglican divine, flourished in the 17th century. He was born about 1608, and after taking holy orders was canon of St. David’s, London. He died in 1660. His publications are of a secular character. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Powell, James, D.D a Congregational minister, was born in Newtown, England, December 25, 1843; graduated from Dartmouth College in 1866, and from Andover Theological Seminary in 1869; was pastor at Newburyport, Massachusetts, 1869-73; district secretary of A.M.A., Chicago, 1873-83; assistant and associate corresponding secretary from 1883 until his death, December 27, 1887. Fuente: Cyclopedia of … Continue reading “Powell, James, D.D”

Powell, Howell a Welsh Presbyterian minister, was born about 1820, and was a native of Glamorgan, South Wales, where he was educated for the ministry. He came to this country with his wife, and, settling in Ohio, began preaching. In 1851 he became pastor of the Welsh Presbyterian Church in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he labored … Continue reading “Powell, Howell”

Powell, Griffith an English educator and philosopher, was born in 1561, and was a native of Llansawell. He was educated at Jesus College, Oxford, and became its principal in 1613. He died in 1620. He wrote, Analysis Analyticorum Posteriorum seu Librorum Aristotelis de Demonstratione, cum Scholiis optimorum Interpretum (Oxon. 1594, 8vo): Analysis Libri Aristotelis de … Continue reading “Powell, Griffith”

Powell, Edward, D.D a learned English Roman Catholic divine, who flourished early in the 16th century, was educated at Oxford, and considered one of the ornaments of the university. He was made fellow of Oriel College in 1495. After taking holy orders, divers prebendships were bestowed on him, and he was received among the canons … Continue reading “Powell, Edward, D.D”

Powell, Edward, Blessed Martyr , priest, born Wales, 1478 ; died London, England , 1540 . He was one of the four theologians selected to defend the legality of the marriage of Catherine of Aragon , and fell into great disfavor for denouncing Henry’s marriage with Anne Boleyn. In 1534 he was attainted for high … Continue reading “Powell, Edward, Blessed”

Powell, Blessed Edward With Blessed Thomas Abel there suffered Edward Powell, priest and martyr, b. in Wales about 1478; M.A. Oxon.; Fellow of Oriel, 1495; D.D. 26 June, 1506 and styled perdoctus vir by the university. He was rector of Bleadon, Somerset, and prebendary of Centum Solidorum in Lincoln, which he exchanged for Carlton-cum-Thurlby in … Continue reading “Powell, Blessed Edward”

Powell, Baden an Anglican divine, noted rather as a scientific student than as a theologian, was the son ,f a London merchant, and was born at Stamford Hill, near London, Aug. 22, 1796. He studied at Oriel College, Oxford, where he graduated M.A., with first-class mathematical honors, in 1817; took holy orders in 1820, and … Continue reading “Powell, Baden”

Powel(l), Gabriel an English clergyman, son of David (see above), was born in 1575, and was educated at Jesus College, Oxford. He became in 1609 prebend of Portpoole, in 1610 vicar of Northall, and died in 1611. He is noted as the author of several treatises against Romanism (1602 to 1607); but he is best … Continue reading “Powel(l), Gabriel”

Powel(l), David a British clergyman, was a native of Denbighshire, and was born about 1552. He was educated at Oxford, and took holy orders after 1576, the year he quitted the university. He was successively vicar of Ruabon and rector of Llanfyllin; in 1579 vicar of Mivod, and in 1588 rector of Llansaintfraid. He died … Continue reading “Powel(l), David”