Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Parseeism SEE PARSEES; SEE PERSIA. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Parry, William some time president and theological tutor at Wymondley Academy, Herts, was born in the year 1754 at Abergavenny, in Monmouthshire. He was the eldest of twelve children, most of whom died young. When he was about seven years of age he removed with his father to London, where he attended the ministry of … Continue reading “Parry, William”

Parry, Richard, D.D an English divine, was born at Ruthin, Flintshire. He was educated at Oxford, whence he was preferred dean of Bangor (1599), and finally bishop of St. Asaph (1604). He died September 26, 1623. He possessed eminent episcopal qualities. See Fuller, Worthies of England (ed. Nuttall), page 539. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological … Continue reading “Parry, Richard, D.D”

Parry, Richard D.D., an English divine, was born about the beginning of the second quarter of last century. He was a student of Christ, Church, Oxford, and obtained the degree of M.A. March 31, 1747; B.D. May 25, 1754; and D.D. July 8,1757. After taking holy orders he was made rector of Wichampton, in Dorsetshire, … Continue reading “Parry, Richard”

Parrocel, Pierre a French painter and engraver, was born at Avignon’inl. 1664. He received his first instruction in art from his uncle Joseph, also a noted painter, after which he went to Rome, and studied under Marotti. On his return home he traveled through Languedoc and the Provence, and left many valuable productions in sacred … Continue reading “Parrocel, Pierre”

Parrocel, Etienne a French painter, was born in Paris about 1720. He painted historical subjects, but. attained little reputation. He executed several scripthral works, among which was Christ on the Mount of Olives. There are several etchings by him, in a bold, free style, among which is The Triumph of Mordecai (after De Froy). Fuente: … Continue reading “Parrocel, Etienne”

Parrish, Nathan Cowrey M.D., a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born in West Chester, Ohio, Aug. 17, 1834. When he was but thirteen years of age his father died; when about sixteen years of age he began to teach. In 1855, while a student in Brookville College (in the preparatory department of which … Continue reading “Parrish, Nathan Cowrey”

Parrish, Joseph M.D. a Quaker noted for his philanthropy, was born in Philadelphia Sept. 2, 1779. Even as a youth he distinguished himself by his pious life. In his twenty-second year he engaged in the study of medicine, and after entering the medical profession became noted for his skill. He was also an elder in … Continue reading “Parrish, Joseph”

Parrish, Daniel H a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, was born about 1835, of pious parentage. In 1855 he joined the Baltimore Conference as an itinerant preacher, and in the various stations that he was called upon’ to serve he labored zealously for the cause of Christ. He commanded the attention which intelligence, … Continue reading “Parrish, Daniel H”

Parris, Samuel a Congregational minister, was born in London in 1653. He studied at Harvard University, but did not graduate, and engaged in mercantile labors. He became a successful merchant in Boston, but finally felt it his duty to enter the ministry. He was the pastor. of the church at Danvers, Mass., from 1689 to … Continue reading “Parris, Samuel”