Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Morl, Johann Sigmund a German theologian, son of the preceding, was born at Nuremberg March 3, 1710, and was educated in his native place until ready for the university at Altdorf, where he studied theology after 1727. In 1735 he was appointed dean of a church at Nuremberg. He preached until 1759, when he was … Continue reading “Morl, Johann Sigmund”

Morl, Gustav Philipp a German theologian, was born at Nuremberg December 26, 1673, and was educated first in the schools of his native place and then at the university in Altdorf, where he studied philosophy and philology from 1690 to 1692, when he was removed to Jena to study theology and the ancient languages. He … Continue reading “Morl, Gustav Philipp”

Moritz, Johann Christian a Jewish missionary of the Christian Church among his people, was born at Bernstein, in Pomerania, January 1, 1786. He received a careful instruction according to the fashion of that time. The study at home of history, geography, poetry, and philosophy, more especially the works of Mendelssohn, greatly strengthened his mind. When … Continue reading “Moritz, Johann Christian”

Morisonianism a term which has been much used in Scotland since about the year 1841, and to some extent in the north of England, to designate a system of religious doctrine strongly opposed to the Calvinism of the Scottish Presbyterian churches, and exhibiting in the highest degree many distinctive features of Arminianism. It derives its … Continue reading “Morisonianism”

Morison, John, D.D a Scottish Presbyterian divine of some distinction, was born at Millseat, Aberdeenshire, July 8, 1791. But little is known of his personal history. He was for many years pastor of the Independent Chapel at Brompton, and in 1816 removed to London as pastor of Tower Chapel. In 1824 he was appointed editor … Continue reading “Morison, John, D.D”

Morison, James A religious body organized in Scotland, 1843 , by Reverend James Morison (1816 -1893 ) and three other ministers with their congregations. Their ecclesiastical system is a modern independency, expressed in the “Doctrinal Declaration” of 1885 . They were incorporated with the Congregational Union of Scotland, 1896 . Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Moriscos A name given to Spanish Mohammedans and their descendants who were permitted to remain in Spain under pretence of conversion to Christianity. They remained the implacable enemies of their conquerors with whom they differed in religion, dress, language, etc., and plotted with the Mussulmans. Philip II tried to make them renounce their dress and … Continue reading “Moriscos”

Morin, Simon a celebrated French religious visionary and fanatic of the 17th century, was born at Richemont, near Aumale. He was a very illiterate person, yet notwithstanding the want of all educational facilities he entered the field of authorship, and gave the world his extreme views on religion and philosophy. He meddled much in spiritual … Continue reading “Morin, Simon”

Morin, Pierre a French scholar, was born at Paris in December, 1531. He was a man of great attainments in languages, belles-lettres, and ecclesiastic antiquity. From France passing into Italy, he stopped at Venice, where Paulus Manucius secured him for his printing establishment. He lectured as professor of Greek and cosmography at Vicenza and Ferrara. … Continue reading “Morin, Pierre”

Morin, Jean A French priest of the Oratory, b. at Blois, in 1591, d. at Paris, 28 Feb., 1659. According to Dupin whose judgment posterity has confirmed, he was the most learned Catholic author of the seventeenth century. Born a Calvinist he was converted by Cardinal Duperron, and in 1618 joined the Oratory at Paris. … Continue reading “Morin, Jean”