Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Phillips, Zebulon a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born at Amsterdam, N.Y., in 1808. He joined the Troy Conference in 1834, and served as pastor until 1848, when he became presiding elder of the Troy district. During this period he was also a member of the book committee, and in 1852 was appointed assistant agent of … Continue reading “Phillips, Zebulon”

Phillips, William Wirt, D.D a Presbyterian divine, was born in Montgomery County, N.Y., September 23, 1796. He graduated at Union College, Schenectady, N.Y., in 1812; completed a three years’ course in the Associate Reformed Theological Seminary, New York, and afterwards spent a year in the theological seminary at New Brunswick, N.J., under the instruction of … Continue reading “Phillips, William Wirt, D.D”

Phillips, William (1) a Christian philanthropist, was born in Boston April 10, 1750. Owing to feeble health, he was prevented from receiving many educational advantages. He entered upon mercantile pursuits with his father, from whom he received a large fortune at his death. In 1772 he made a profession of religion; in: 1794 he was … Continue reading “Phillips, William (2)”

Phillips, Thomas an English Roman Catholic priest, was born in Buckinghamshire in 1708. He received his education at St. Omer’s College, and became a most zealous worker in the Church. He obtained a prebend in the collegiate church of Tongres, and resided for many years in the family of the earl of Shrewsbury. Towards the … Continue reading “Phillips, Thomas”

Phillips, Samuel (2), LL.D an American philanthropist, noted for his service to the state, deserves a place here for the interest which he took in educational matters. He was born at Andover in 1751, and graduated at Harvard College in 1771. He was a member of the Provincial Congress in 1775, and of the House … Continue reading “Phillips, Samuel (2), LL.D”

Phillips, Samuel (1) a Congregational minister, was born February 17, 1690 (O.S.), at Salem, Massachusetts. He graduated at Harvard College in 1708, and was ordained, October 17, 1711, pastor of the South Parish, Andover, where he remained until his death, June 5, 1771. Samuel Phillips was a devoted orthodox preacher, and not only refused to … Continue reading “Phillips, Samuel (1)”

Phillips, Richard an English Wesleyan preacher, was born in 1777. In early life he was brought to Christ through Methodist influence, and, feeling called of God to the work of the ministry, entered the itinerant ranks in 1804, and continued in the active labors of the ministry until 1844, when debility constrained him to accept … Continue reading “Phillips, Richard”

Phillips, Morgan sometimes called Phillip Morgan, a Roman Catholic divine, was born probably during the latter part of the 15th century. He received his education at Oxford, graduating in the class of 1537. He was made principal of St. Mary’s Hall in 1546, and was one of the founders of the English College at Douay, … Continue reading “Phillips, Morgan”

Phillips, John, LL.D an American philanthropist of some note, was born in Andover, Massachusetts, December 27, 1719; was educated at Harvard College (class of 1735); and having preached for some time, at length engaged in mercantile pursuits, and was for several years a member of the Council of New Hampshire. In 1778 he and his … Continue reading “Phillips, John, LL.D”

Phillips, James, D.D an eminent Presbyterian divine, was born at Newendon, Essex County, England, April 22, 1792. His father was a minister of the Established Church of England, and attached to the Evangelical party in that Church. His early education was acquired mostly while he was engaged in private study and teaching in the service … Continue reading “Phillips, James, D.D”