Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Parkinson, Thomas D.D., an English divine, was born in 1745, and was educated at Christ Church, Cambridge, of which he became a fellow and tutor. In 1790 he was given the rectorate of Kegworth, and in 1794 was made archdeacon of Huntingdon. He died in 1830. Dr. Parkinson was a devoted student of higher mathematics, … Continue reading “Parkinson, Thomas”

Parkinson, Richard D.D. an English divine, was born near the opening of this century, and was educated at St. John’s College, Cambridge. After taking holy orders he was successively canon of Mallchester, rural dean, and the principal of St. Bee’s College. He died in 1858. He published Sermons on Points of Doctrine and Rules of … Continue reading “Parkinson, Richard D.D.”

Parkinson, Anthony An historian, born in England, 1667; died there 30 January, 1728. In 1692 he was appointed professor of philosophy at the Franciscan Convent of Douai; the following year he was approved for preaching and hearing confessions. He came to the missions in England in 1695 and was president of the Franciscans at Warwick … Continue reading “Parkinson, Anthony”

Parkhurst, John (1), D.D. an English prelate of some note, was born in 1511 at Guildford, in Surrey. He received his preparatory training at the grammar school of his native place, and then proceeded to Merton College, Oxford. After graduation he was tutor at his alma mater, and one of his pupils was the learned … Continue reading “Parkhurst, John (1), D.D.”

Parkhurst, John (2) a noted English Biblical scholar, was born of honorable parentage in June, 1728. He was educated at ugly Grammar School, and afterwards at Clare Hall, Cambridge, where he took the degree of B.A. in 1748, and that of M.A. in 1752. He was for some years a fellow of his college; then … Continue reading “Parkhurst, John (2)”

Parker, William H a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, was born in Virginia in 1799. His parents, who were Presbyterians, removed to Ohio while he was still a boy. In that new and stirring population he developed into an active and industrious man. Many of his neighbors sent their produce every autumn to … Continue reading “Parker, William H”

Parker, William D.D., F.R.S. an eminent English divine, was born near the opening of the 18th century. He was educated at Baliol College, Oxford (M.A. 1738; B.D. 1751; D.D. 1754). After entering the ministry he became rector of Little Ilford, Essex; vicar of St. Catharine Cree, London; and rector of St. James’s, Westminster. He died … Continue reading “Parker, William D.D., F.R.S.”

Parker, Thomas a noted Puritan divine, was son of Robert Parker, and was born June 8, 1595. He studied some time at Oxford, and in Ireland under Dr. Usher, receiving his degree of M.A. while at Leyden in 1617. He taught and preached for some time in Newbury, England. He came to New England in … Continue reading “Parker, Thomas”

Parker, Theodore an American theologian of the extreme rationalistic order, was possessed of one of the brightest intellects of this century, and in many respects was fitted by nature to lead and to teach. He is not noted, however, as the founder of any school in religion or philosophy. Theodore Parker was born in Lexington, … Continue reading “Parker, Theodore”

Parker Society is the name of an English organization of churchmen started in 1841, for the purpose of a complete republication of the writings of the Reformation. We append a list of the works published and proposed to be published by the Parker Society: In royal octavo Becon, Cranmer, Jewell, Whitgift, Tindal, Frith, and Barnes; … Continue reading “Parker Society”