Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Palmer, Walter C., M.D a devoted Methodist evangelist, was born February 9, 1804. He was converted in 1817, and among the hallowed associations of the “Old Allen Street Church” in New York, grew up to a beautifully developed Christian character. He practiced medicine for many years in that city, and at length, in connection with … Continue reading “Palmer, Walter C., M.D”

Palmer, Samuel an English divine, flourished in the second half of the 17th century, first at London as minister at the Weigh-house, and later, from 1767, at Hackney. He died near the opening of this century. He published, The Nonconformist’ Memorial, being an Account of the Lives, Sufferings, and Printed Works of the Two Thousand … Continue reading “Palmer, Samuel”

Palmer, Ray a Congregational minister, was born at Little Compton, R.I. No. 12, 1808; graduated from Yale College in 1830; taught, 1830-34; was pastor, 1835- 66; secretary of the American Congregational Union, 1866-78; associate pastor in Newark, N.J., 1881-84, and died March 29, 1887. He was a corporate member of the A.B.C.F.M. from 1854; visitor … Continue reading “Palmer, Ray”

Palmer, Mrs. Phoebe one of the most noted American women of our day, is celebrated not only for many philanthropic labors, but for an unusually pious life. She was born near the opening of this century. Inheriting Methodism as a birthright, she was early converted to God. There was nothing, however, remarkable in the character … Continue reading “Palmer, Mrs. Phoebe”

Palmer, Karl Christian father of Heinrich Julius, was born at Delitzsch, May 2, 1759. In 1787 he was professor at Leipsic, and died at Giessen, July 17, 1838, doctor and professor of theology. He wrote, De Nexu inter Theologiam Moralem et Publican Religionis Institutio (Leipsic, 1788): Paulus und Gamaliel, ein Beitrag zur altesten Christengeschichte (Giessen, … Continue reading “Palmer, Karl Christian”

Palmer, Julius a martyr to the Protestant cause in England, flourished under (bloody) queen Mary. In 1555 he was a fellow of Magdalen College. He was especially noted at that time as an offensive assertor of Romish principles. The brave manner in which the Protestants presented their cause, and fought and died for its support, … Continue reading “Palmer, Julius”

Palmer, John a noted English Presbyterian divine, who forsook the Calvinistic doctrines and embraced Socinianism, was born in London in 1729. After the completion of his education, he became assistant pastor of a Presbyterian congregation in New Broad Street, London, in 1755. In 1759 he became their sole pastor. He died in 1790. He published, … Continue reading “Palmer, John”

Palmer, Herbert B.D. a learned English divine, was born at Wingham, Kent, in 1601; and was educated at St. John’s College, Cambridge, but afterwards chosen fellow of Queen’s. After taking holy orders, he became preacher at St. Alphage’s Church, Canterbury, in 1626. Three years afterwards he was silenced for nonconformity. In 1632 he was made … Continue reading “Palmer, Herbert B.D.”

Palmer, Henderson D a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, was born Jan. 12, 1812, and united with the Church Nov. 29, 1829. He was soon appointed class leader, but feeling called to the more responsible work of the ministry, he studied for some time at La Grange College. He next emigrated to Texas, … Continue reading “Palmer, Henderson D”

Palmer, Heinrich Julius E a Lutheran theologian of Germany, was born at Giessen, June 28, 1803. In 1828 he was appointed professor at the gymnasium in Darmstadt, and died in 1865, a doctor of philosophy. He published, Religiose Vortage (Mayence, 1833; second series, Darmstadt, 1839): Lehrbuch der Religion under der Geschichte der christl. Kirche (1849, … Continue reading “Palmer, Heinrich Julius E”