Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Murray, William an English divine of Scottish parentage, was born in 1691and received his education in Scotland, but then went to England, and studied for some time at the English high schools. He entered the ministry, and preached some time at Founder’s Hall, whence he removed to Birmingham, where he became pastor of a dissenting … Continue reading “Murray, William”

Murray, Thomas Edward Knight of Saint Gregory and Knight of Malta; inventor; born Albany, New York, 1860; died Long Island, New York, 1929. At an early age he was an expert machinist and showed signs of inventive genius which culminated in his obtaining patents for 1100 inventions, more than any other inventori except Thomas Edison. … Continue reading “Murray, Thomas Edward”

Murray, Richard, D.D an Irish divine of some note, flourished near the opening of this century at Dublin. He is the author of An Introduction to the Study of the Apocalypse, to which was added A Brief Outline of Prophetic History,froom the Babylonish Captivity to the Commencement of the 19th Century (Dublin, 1826, 8vo). Fuente: … Continue reading “Murray, Richard, D.D”

Murray, Patrick Theologian, born Clones, County Monaghan, Ireland, 1811; died Maynooth College, 1882. Educated at Maynooth College, he was elected a Dunboyne, or senior student, 1835. He received a curacy in Dublin, was appointed professor of English and French in Maynooth, 1838, and became professor of theology there, 1841. The remainder of his life he … Continue reading “Murray, Patrick”

Murray, Nicholas, D.D an eminent Presbyterian divine, was born in Armagh County, Ireland, December 25, 1802. Both his parents and all his relatives were Roman Catholics, and trained up their families in that belief. His father dying while he was quite young, he lived with an aunt, and at eight years of age was sent … Continue reading “Murray, Nicholas, D.D”

Murray, Lindley an American writer on morals and education, who flourished near the opening of this century, was born at Swatara, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, in 1745. He was educated at an academy of the Society of Friends, and on his father’s removal to New York was placed in a counting-house, from which he escaped to … Continue reading “Murray, Lindley”

Murray, John O’Kane Physician, historian, b. in County Antrim, Ireland, 12 Dec., 1847; d. at Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A., 30 July, 1885. He emigrated to New York with his parents in 1856, and was sent to St. John’s College, Fordham, to make his studies. After finishing these he took the medical course at the University of … Continue reading “Murray, John O’Kane”

Murray, John (1) an eminent divine, regarded as the founder of the Universalist denomination of Christians in America, was born in Alton, Hampshire, England, December 10, 1741. He received the careful religious training of sincerely pious parents. When he was about eleven years of age, the family removed to Ireland, and settled near Cork. His … Continue reading “Murray, John (2)”

Murray, James Stuart, Earl of a natural son of James V, king of Scotland, deserves our attention for the part he played in the disposition of Scottish ecclesiastical affairs. He was born in 1531, and educated in France with his sister Mary, but joined the Reformers soon after her marriage with the dauphin, and became … Continue reading “Murray, James Stuart, Earl of”

Murray, James (1) a Scotch divine of some note, flourished in the first half of the 18th century. He was born at Dunkeld in 1702, and educated at the Marischal College, Aberdeen; after taking his degree he was licensed for the ministry. He died in 1758. He is supposed to have preached for a time … Continue reading “Murray, James (2)”