Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Oliver, John a noted Wesleyan preacher, generally spoken of as one of Wesley’s helpers, was born and bred at Stockport, Cheshire, England. His father, who was a mechanic, seriously objected to John’s association with the Methodists, but the boy was drawn towards them, liking their simplicity and fervor of Christian devotion, and finally became one … Continue reading “Oliver, John”

Oliver, George, D.D an English divine, was born at Papplewick in 1782, and educated at Trinity College, Cambridge, where he graduated in 1803. He took orders, and in 1809 became head-master of King Edward’s Grammar-school at Great Grimsby. He became vicar of Scopwick in 1831, incumbent of Wolverhampton in 1834, rector of South Hykeham in … Continue reading “Oliver, George, D.D”

Oliver, George Born at Newington in Surrey in 1781; died at Exeter in 1861. After studying for some years at the Sedgley Park School, he entered Stonyhurst in 1796, went through the full training, and taught “humanities” for five years. Having been ordained priest in 1806, he was sent the following year to the mission … Continue reading “Oliver, George”

Oliver Cromwell Lord Protector of England ; born Huntingdon, England , 1599 ; died London, England , 1658 . Because of his enthusiasm as an ardent Puritan for the party in opposition to Charles I and the church, he was elected to both the Short and Long Parliaments. During the Civil War of 1642 , … Continue reading “Oliver Cromwell”

Olive-Yard (, za’yith, Exo 23:11; Jos 24:13; 1Sa 8:14; 2Ki 5:26; Neh 5:11; Neh 9:25, an olive, as elsewhere rendered), an orchard or grove of olive-trees, tended for the sake of the fruit. The olive grows freely almost everywhere on the shores of the Mediterranean; but it was peculiarly abundant in Palestine. (See Deu 6:11; … Continue reading “Olive Yard”

Olive, Wild (Gr. , Dioscorides, 1:125; N.T. ; Lat. Oleaster), a tree mentioned by the apostle Paul as the basis of one of his most forcible allegories in the argumentation concerning the relative positions of the Jews and Gentiles in the counsels of God (Rom 11:16-25). The Gentiles are the wild olive (), grafted in … Continue reading “Olive, Wild”

Olive-tree is frequently mentioned in Scripture. The dove from the ark brought an olive-branch to Noah (Gen. 8:11). It is mentioned among the most notable trees of Palestine, where it was cultivated long before the time of the Hebrews (Deut. 6:11; 8:8). It is mentioned in the first Old Testament parable, that of Jotham (Judg. … Continue reading “Olive Tree”

Olive Sunday Sunday before Easter, the sixth and last of Lent, and the beginning of Holy Week, commemorating Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem when olive and palm branches were strewn in His path. Before the Mass of the day the Palms are to be solemnly blessed. In connection with this blessing a procession is prescribed. … Continue reading “Olive Sunday”

Olive, Pierre Jean a French. theologian, noted as one of the Roman Catholics who favored reform in the Church, was born at Serignan in 1247. At the age of twelve he entered the convent at Beziers, and was sent thence to Paris, where he passed bachelor of theology. Full of fervor, he wrote vigorously against … Continue reading “Olive, Pierre Jean”

Olive, Olive Tree This was the principal source of oil in the East, the trees being extensively cultivated on the sides of the hills, and formed into ‘olive yards.’ See OIL. In the temple, within the holy of holies, Solomon made two cherubim of olive wood; the doors into the oracle were also made of … Continue reading “Olive, Olive-Tree”