Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Morgan, John, D.D a Congregational divine, was born at Cork, Ireland, in November 1802. He graduated from Williams College in 1826; taught some years in New York, while studying theology; was afterwards instructor in Lane Seminary, professor in Oberlin Theological Seminary (1835-80, emeritus thereafter), ordained in 1837, and died September 27,1884. He published a few … Continue reading “Morgan, John, D.D”

Morgan, Homer Bartlett a missionary of the Presbyterian Church, was born at Watertown, N.Y., May 31, 1827. He was educated at Hamilton College, N. Y., studied theology at Auburn Seminary, N.Y., was licensed by Cayuga Presbytery, and ordained by Watertown Presbytery in 1850. He entered upon the foreign missionary work under the American Board of … Continue reading “Morgan, Homer Bartlett”

Morgan, Hector Davies an English divine, noted for his sociological studies, was born in 1768, and was educated at Cambridge University. After taking holy orders he at once rose to positions of prominence, and finally became canon of Trallong. In 1819 he had the honor to be selected Bampton lecturer, and his sermons preached that … Continue reading “Morgan, Hector Davies”

Morgan, Gilbert, D.D a noted minister of the Southern Presbyterian Church, was born at Salem, N.Y., May 23, 1791, received his collegiate training at Union College, Schenectady, and pursued his theological studies at Princeton, N.J. At an early age he engaged in Central and Western New York in the foundation of churches and institutions of … Continue reading “Morgan, Gilbert, D.D”

Morgan, Gerard a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born in Baltimore County, Maryland, June 8, 1784; was converted in 1801; entered the Baltimore Conference in 1806, and died March 17, 1846. He possessed a clear intellect, a penetrating judgment, and his life was equable, evangelical, and eminently useful. See Minutes of Conferences, 4:10. … Continue reading “Morgan, Gerard”

Morgan, Erasmus B a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born at Wilmington, Vermont, in 1806. He was converted when about twenty-five years of age, and immediately began to preach. For two years he was employed by the presiding elder, and in 1833 joined the New Hampshire Conference. He was stationed successively at Athens, … Continue reading “Morgan, Erasmus B”

Morgan, Caesar, D.D an English divine of some note, flourished in the second half of last century as canon of Ely. But little is known of his personal history. His works, however, show that he was a man of much erudition and a close student. He published several of his sermons (1780, 4to; 1781, 4to); … Continue reading “Morgan, Caesar, D.D”

Morgan, Asbury a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born in Mecklenburg County,Virginia, August 25, 1797; converted in 1812; entered the South Carolina Conference in 1818; was stationed in Charleston in 1828, and died there, September 25th of the same year, of the “stranger’s fever.” He was a good man, had been successful on … Continue reading “Morgan, Asbury”

Morgan, Abel a Baptist minister of some note, was born in Wales in 1637, emigrated to this country in 1711, and settled at Pemupek, Pa., where he preached until his death, December 16, 1722. He was a good man, well beloved by his people, and did efficient service for the Christian cause among the Welsh … Continue reading “Morgan, Abel (2)”

Morgagni, Giovanni Battista Catholic anatomist. Known as the Father of Modern Pathology. Born 25 February 1682 at Forti, Italy ; died 6 December 1771. Made signal contributions to anatomy and study of pulmonary diseases. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Morgagni, Giovanni Battista Called by Virchow, the “Father of Modern Pathology”, a distinguished Italian physician and investigator … Continue reading “Morgagni, Giovanni Battista”