Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Osborn, Jeremiah a Presbyterian minister, was born in Lenox, Mass., in 1779. He studied theology under Dr. Perkins, and was one of the pioneer ministers of Tioga County, N. Y. He was ordained and installed pastor of the Presbyterian Church in Berkshire, N. Y., in 1806; preached in that place until 1820, when he removed … Continue reading “Osborn, Jeremiah”

Osborn, Chauncey a Presbyterian minister, was born in Berkshire, Tioga County, N. Y., Aug. 1, 1811. He was educated in Western Reserve College, Hudson, Ohio; studied divinity in the theological seminary of Hudson, Ohio; was licensed by Portage Presbytery, and ordained pastor of the Church in Farmington, Ohio, in 1842. He labored successively at Grand … Continue reading “Osborn, Chauncey”

Osbon, Abiathar Mann, D.D a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born at Pittsfield, Massachusetts, in 1808. He entered the New York Conference in 1829, with which he ever after remained connected, and in which he occupied many of the most important appointments, as pastor and presiding elder, and also as a member of the General Conference. … Continue reading “Osbon, Abiathar Mann, D.D”

O.S.B.M. = Order of Saint Basil the Great; Basilian Order of Saint Josaphat Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Osbernus, Claudianus SEE OSBERIN OF GLOUCESTER. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Osbern(e) Of Gloucester another English divine of the Anglo-Norman period, flourished near the middle of the 12th century. He was the author of a Commentary on the Pentateuch, in the form of dialogues; also a Commentary on the Book of Judges, and four treatises On the Incarnation, Nativity, Passion, and Resurrection of Christ, but none … Continue reading “Osbern(e) Of Gloucester”

Osbern(e) Of Canterbury an English divine of the-Anglo-Norman period, flourished near the close of the 11th century. He died in 1100. He is the author of a life of St. Dunstan, published in Wharton’s Anglia Sacra (1691, fol.), and is supposed to have left other writings. See Wright, Biog. Brit. Literaria (Anglo-Norman period), p. 26 … Continue reading “Osbern(e) Of Canterbury”

Osbern Bokenham (1393 -1447 ) Augustinian friar and poet, born Old Buckenham, Norfolk, England . His writings are mainly religious. The “Lyvys of Seyntys” does not merit serious consideration from modern hagiologists, but is of decided historical value as showing the evolution of English literature; it is written in the Suffolk dialect. Fuente: New Catholic … Continue reading “Osbern Bokenham”

Osbern Hagiographer, sometimes confused with Osbert de Clare alias Osbern de Westminster, b. at Canterbury and brought up by Godric, who was dean from 1058-80. He became a monk, and later, prior of Christ Church, and was ordained by Archbishop Lanfranc. He died probably between 1088 and 1093. He was very skilful in music and … Continue reading “Osbern”

Osband, Gideon a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born near the opening of this century. Of his early history we have but little at our command. He entered the Genesee Conference in 1842 or 1843, and for twelve years successfully labored for the Christian cause. He accomplished, says the record, more for his … Continue reading “Osband, Gideon”