Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Porter, Walter an English musician of some note, flourished in the first half of the 17th century as gentleman of the Chapel Royal of Charles I, and master of the choristers of Westminster. He was killed during the civil war. He published, Madrigals and Aires (Lond. 1632): Aires and Madrigals (1639). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, … Continue reading “Porter, Walter”

Porter, Thomas an English dissenting divine flourished in the second half of the last century. Scarcely anything is known of his personal history. He published, A Defense of Unitarianism; intended as an Answer to Dr. Hawker on his Reply (1793, 8vo): Serious Thoughts on the Birth of a Child (1805). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological … Continue reading “Porter, Thomas”

Porter, Samuel a Presbyterian minister, was born in Ireland in 1760, came to this country in 1790, and accepted a pastorate at Poke Run in 1790, and in 1798 at Congruity, Pennsylvania. He published several Sermons (1793, 1805, 1811), which were reprinted with two dialogues in 1853, with a biographical sketch of the author by … Continue reading “Porter, Samuel”

Porter, Noah, D.D a Congregational minister, was born December 15, 1781, at Farmington, Conn. After his graduation he taught for some time, and then studied theology; was ordained over the Congregational Church in his native town, November 5, 1806, where he had a long and successful ministry. From 1823 to 1862 he was a member: … Continue reading “Porter, Noah, D.D”

Porter, Nathaniel (1), D.D a Congregational minister, was born Jan. 14, 1745, at Topsfield, Mass. He graduated at Harvard College in 1768, and was ordained pastor in New Durham, N. H., Sept. 8, 1773. In 1776 he was chaplain to Col. J. Wingate’s regiment, in which he served six months. Leaving Durham on account of … Continue reading “Porter, Nathaniel (1), D.D”

Porter, Nathaniel (2) a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born in Worcester, Mass., A.D. 1800. He studied at the Wesleyan Seminary in New York, and in 1823 was admitted to the New, York Annual Conference, from which time till his death, in 1832, lie labored ill that and other fields, chiefly ill the … Continue reading “Porter, Nathaniel (2)”

Porter, Lemuel, D.D a Baptist minister, was born at Boston, Mass., May 1, 1809. His ministry extended over a period of thirty years, and included a long and successful pastorteat Lowell, Mass., and subsequently at Pittsfield, in the same state. He was a man of fine culture, an excellent preacher, and the author of several … Continue reading “Porter, Lemuel, D.D”

Porter, John S., D.D a Methodist, Episcopal minister, was born at Snow Hill, Maryland, August 23, 1805. He was trained as a Presbyterian, but became a Methodist, and joined the Philadelphia Conference in 1829, continuing to serve the church as pastor and presidiing elder until 1873, when he was obliged to retire from the active … Continue reading “Porter, John S., D.D”

Porter, John a Congregational minister, father of Dr. Eliphalet Porter, was born about 1716, and was educated at Yale College. He was first minister of North Bridgewater, Mass., until his death, in 1802. He published, Sermon- (ordination of S. Brett): Sermon on justification (1794): Reply to Mr. Bryant’s Remarks on Sermon on Justification (1751). Fuente: … Continue reading “Porter, John”

Porter, James, D.D a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born in Middleborough, Massachusetts, March 21, 1808. In 1830 he joined the New England Conference, and served as pastor until 1856, when he was elected one of the agents of the Methodist Book Concern. From 1852-5 he was a member of the Board of … Continue reading “Porter, James, D.D”