Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Newman, Samuel P an American educator and rhetorician, was born at Andover, Mass., in 1796, and was educated at Bowdoin College, where he graduated in 1816. In 1824 he was made a professor of rhetoric and oratory in his alma mater, and he held that position until 1839. He then became principal of the State … Continue reading “Newman, Samuel P”

Newman, Samuel a minister of colonial days in this country, was born at Banbury, England, in 1602, and was educated at Oxford University, where he graduated in 1620, and immediately took holy orders in the state establishment. In 1636 he emigrated to America, and, after staying a short time at Dorchester, now Boston, Mass., was … Continue reading “Newman, Samuel”

Newman, Jonathan a noted pioneer minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, flourished near the opening of this century. Of his early personal history we know scarcely anything. In 1791 we find him laboring in the Wyoming valley, which unites Pennsylvania and New York, and later in Otsego County, N. Y., where he was instrumental in … Continue reading “Newman, Jonathan”

Newman, John Henry, Venerable Cardinal , convert , and leader of the Tractarian Movement; born London , England , 21 February 1801; died Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands, England , 11 August 1890. He was educated at Ealing, and at 15 “converted” to the necessity or dogma and an Apostolic Church. In 1816 he matriculated at … Continue reading “Newman, John Henry, Venerable”

Newman, John Henry, D.D a Roman Catholic prelate, was born in London, February 21, 1801. He was educated at Trinity College, Oxford, graduating in 1820. In 1822 he was made fellow of Oriel College; in 1825 vice-principal of St. Alban’s Hall; in 1826 tutor of his college, which post he held until 1831; in 1828 … Continue reading “Newman, John Henry, D.D”

Newman, John Henry (1801-1890) Cardinal-Deacon of St. George in Velabro, divine, philosopher, man of letters, leader of the Tractarian Movement, and the most illustrious of English converts to the Church. Born in the City of London, 21 February, 1801, the eldest of six children, three boys and three girls; died at Edgbaston, Birmingham, 11 August, … Continue reading “Newman, John Henry”

Newlin, Thomas, B.D an eminent English divine, was born at Winchester in 1689. In 1706 he was elected demy of Magdalen College, Oxford; became M.A. in 1713, and actual fellow in 1718. He was presented to the living of Beeding, Sussex, in 1720, and died in 1743. He was a divine of great worth and … Continue reading “Newlin, Thomas, B.D”

Newhouse, Abbey of The Abbey of Newhouse, near Brockelsby, Lincoln, the first Premonstratensian abbey in England, was founded in 1143 by Peter de Gousel, with the consent of his lord, Hugh de Bayeux, and the approbation of Alexander, Bishop of Lincoln, with a colony from Liegues Abbey near Calais, France, then under the rule of … Continue reading “Newhouse, Abbey of”

Newhouse Abbey, Lincoln The first Premonstratensian abbey in England , founded, 1143, by Peter de Gousel with monks from Liegues Abbey near Calais, France . From it were founded Premonstratensian abbeys at Alnwick, Barlings, Bileigh, Coverham, Croxton, Dale, Saint Agatha’s, Newbo, and Sulby, all in England . It was confiscated by Henry VIII . Only … Continue reading “Newhouse Abbey, Lincoln”

Newhall, Fales Henry, D.D a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born in Saugus, Massachusetts, June 19, 1827. He was converted at the age of twelve; graduated from Wesleyan University, Connecticut, in 1846; taught for several years thereafter; joined the New England Conference in 1851, and occupied several of its most important appointments; in 1863 became professor … Continue reading “Newhall, Fales Henry, D.D”