Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Wadrakali (Patragali, Bhatragali, Pagodon), in Hindu mythology, is a powerful goddess, a daughter of Siva, born in his middle eye by the power of Vishnu. She conquered the giant Darida, who could not be slain by any man; and she even became dangerous to her own father, who hid himself in the sea when she … Continue reading “Wadrakali”

Wade, Joshua an English Wesleyan minister, was born near Leeds in 1792. He was converted when fourteen years old; was sent in 1815 to Liskeard, his first charge; became a supernumerary at Banwell in 1844; removed to Kilhampton in 1845; and died at Tamertocn, near Plymouth, Oct. 24, 1859. Distinguished success marked his labors in … Continue reading “Wade, Joshua”

Wade, Jonathan, D.D a distinguished Baptist missionary, was born in Otsego, N. Y., Dec. 10, 1798. He pursued his studies at Hamilton; was ordained at Broadalbin, N.Y., Feb. 13, 1823; set apart as a missionary to Burmah the following May, and arrived at Rangoon in December of the same year. The war between Burmah and … Continue reading “Wade, Jonathan, D.D”

Wade, John a Congregational minister, was born at Ipswich, Mass. He graduated from Harvard College in 1693; was ordained pastor of the church in Berwick, Me., in November, 1702; and died in 1703. See Sprague, Annals of the Amer. Pulpit, 1, 189. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Wade, Deborah B. Lapham an eminent Baptist missionary, wife of Rev. Dr. Jonathan Wade, was born in Nelson, N. Y., June 10, 1801. She sailed for Burmah, the field of Christian labor to which she and her husband had been designated by the Baptist Triennial Convention, June 22, 1823, and arrived at Calcutta Oct. 19, … Continue reading “Wade, Deborah B. Lapham”

Wade, Alpheus a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born at Pawlet, Vt., June 14, 1801. He was converted when about nineteen, and licensed as a local preacher in 1821. In 1838 he joined the Trou Conference, and was appointed to the Lucerne Circuit. Subsequently he served at Ticonderoga and Jay, N.Y.; Alburgh, Sheldon, and Monkton, Vt.; … Continue reading “Wade, Alpheus”

Waddy, Samuel Dousland, D.D an English Wesleyan Methodist minister, son of Rev. Richard Waddy, was born at Burton-on-Trent, Aug. 5, 1804. He was educated at the Wesleyan Academy, Woodhouse Grove, Yorkshire (1813 to 1819). In 1820 he was apprenticed to a linen-draper in London-in an occupation uncongenial, and to a master unscrupulous. He and his … Continue reading “Waddy, Samuel Dousland, D.D”

Waddle, Benjamin, D.D a minister of the United Presbyterian Church, was born in Ohio County, Va., June 2, 1802. At twenty-one years of age he commenced making preparation for the ministry. He received his classical education at Wheeling Academy. At the solicitation of Rev. Dr. Samuel Findley, he went to Washington, O., to assist him … Continue reading “Waddle, Benjamin, D.D”

Waddington, George, D.D an English divine, traveler, and historian, was born Sept. 7, 1793. He was educated at the Charter-house, London, and Trinity College, Cambridge, where he graduated in 1815; and he was subsequently elected fellow of Trinity College. He devoted himself for a considerable period to Oriental travel, and was for some years vicar … Continue reading “Waddington, George, D.D”

Waddington, Edward, D.D an English prelate, was bishop of Chichester from 1724 until his death, in 1731. He published some Sermons in 1718, 1721, and 1729. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature