Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Potter, Louis Joseph Antoine De a Belgian writer, was born at Bruges in 1786, and died at Brussels in 1859. He published, Considerations sur l’Histoire les Principaux Conciles, etc. (Brussels, 1816; Paris, 1818, 2 volumes): Esprit de l’Elise, etc. (Paris, 1821, 6 volumes). These two works were republished under the title Histoire Philosophique, Politique et … Continue reading “Potter, Louis Joseph Antoine De”

Potter, John W a Presbyterian minister, was born in Beaver Co., Pa., July 30, 1832. He was the child of pious parents, and early made a profession of religion. He graduated at Jefferson College, Canonsburg, Pa., in 1859; studied divinity in the Western Theological Seminary, Alleghany, Pa.; was licensed by Alleghany City Presbytery; and, after … Continue reading “Potter, John W”

Potter, John an Anglican prelate of much note, was born in 1674 of very humble parentage. He was, however, given all the educational facilities as if of superior rank, and, manifesting a more than usual aptitude for study, was sent at fourteen to the University College of Oxford; took the degree of B.A. in 1692, … Continue reading “Potter, John”

Potter, Isaiah a Congregational minister, was born at Plymouth, Conn., in 1746. He was educated at Yale College, class of 1767, studied theology with Dr. Smalley, of Berlin, Conn., and was the first settled minister at Lebanon, N. H., from July 6,1772, to his death, July 2, 1817. He published some occasional Sermons. Fuente: Cyclopedia … Continue reading “Potter, Isaiah”

Potter, Horatio, D.D., LL.D., D.C.L a Protestant Episcopal bishop, was born at Beekmans, N.Y., February 9, 1802. He graduated from Union College in 1826; was rector at Saco, Maine, 1828-33; rector of St. Peter’s, Albany, 1833-54; provisional bishop of New York, 1854-61; bishop of New York in 1861; and died January 2, 1887. He took … Continue reading “Potter, Horatio, D.D., LL.D., D.C.L”

Potter, Francis an English divine, was born in 1594 at Myre, in Wiltshire, and was educated at Trinity College, Oxford. He took holy orders, and, after successively filling various preferments, became in 1637 rector of Kilmington. He died in 1678. He was a man of learning and mechanical ingenuity. He published, An Interpretation of the … Continue reading “Potter, Francis”

Potter, Christopher, D.D a learned English Arminian divine, nephew of the preceding, was born in Westmoreland about 1591. He was admitted to Queen’s College, Oxford, in 1606, where he took, ill due time, both the degrees in arts and divinity. He was first made fellow, and in 1626 succeeded his uncle in the provostship of … Continue reading “Potter, Christopher, D.D”

Potter, Barnabas an English divine of note, was born in Westmoreland in 1578. He was educated at Queen’s College, Oxford, where he was first chosen a scholar, then a fellow, and afterwards provost. After leaving college, he was for a time lecturer at Abington and at Totness, in Devonshire. In the following year he determined … Continue reading “Potter, Barnabas”

Potter, Alonzo, D.D., LL.D bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church, was born in the town of Beekman (now La Grange), Duchess County. N. Y., July 10, 1800, this parents, who belonged to the Society of Friends, were country-people of good blood, honestly devoted to the best interests of home and friends. They were remarkably well … Continue reading “Potter, Alonzo, D.D., LL.D”

POTTER A maker of earthenware, Gen 24:14-15 ; Jdg 7:16,19 ; Psa 2:9 . Ancient Egyptian paintings represent the potter turning and shaping, on his small and simple wheel made to revolve rapidly by the foot, the lump of clay, which he had previously kneaded with his feet. A pan of water stands by his … Continue reading “Potter”