Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Moosias (, Vulg. Moosias), a Graecized form (1Es 9:31) of the MAASEIAH SEE MAASEIAH (q.v.) of the Heb. text (Ezr 10:30). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Moors General term for tribes in North Africa descended from Arabs and Berbers. They were Christians for several centuries, but upon their conquest by Arabs in 647 they embraced Islam. Moors seized and settled Spain in the early 8th century, introducing a civilisation much more advanced than that of Europe. They maintained strong rule until … Continue reading “Moors”

Mooring, Christopher S an early Methodist Episcopal minister, was born in Surrey County, Virginia, in 1767; entered the Virginia Conference in 1789; and died September 30, 1825, having preached with excellent success until called to his future home. He was distinguished for modesty, gravity, and faithfulness; always ready to teach and to preach, and many … Continue reading “Mooring, Christopher S”

Moore, Zephaniah Swift, D.D a noted American educator and Congregational minister, was born November 20, 1770, in Palmer, Massachusetts; graduated at Dartmouth College in 1793; entered the ministry February 3, 1796, and was made pastor at Leicester, Mass. He was elected professor of languages at Dartmouth College in 1811, and president of Williams College in … Continue reading “Moore, Zephaniah Swift, D.D”

Moore, Thomas Verner, D.D a Presbyterian minister, was born in Newville, Pennsylvania, February 1, 1818. He graduated from Dickinson College in 1838; became agent for the Pennsylvania Colonization Society; graduated from Princeton Theological Seminary in 1842; was ordained pastor at Carlisle the same year; was settled at Greencastle in 1845; the First Church, Richmond, Virginia, … Continue reading “Moore, Thomas Verner, D.D”

Moore, Thomas Jefferson a minister of note of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, was born in Franklin, Kentucky, March 2, 1824. His parents were useful and devoted members of the Methodist Church. His father died when Thomas was but twelve years of age, and he was obliged to shift for himself. He learned the art … Continue reading “Moore, Thomas Jefferson”

Moore, Thomas Poet and biographer, called the “poet of the people of Ireland,” born Dublin , Ireland , 1779; died Devizes, England , 1852. At an early age he exhibited great skill in rhyming, and at fifteen had poems published in the “Anthologia Hibernica.” Graduated from Trinity College, Dublin , 1798, he went to London … Continue reading “Moore, Thomas”

Moore, Smith William, D.D a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, was born November 1, 1818, in North Carolina. He was converted in 1837, and entered Randolph-Macon College in 1838, but was obliged to leave a few months before graduation. He then taught school in Tennessee for two years, preaching in the meanwhile, and … Continue reading “Moore, Smith William, D.D”

Moore, Sir Thomas SEE MORE, THOMAS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Moore, Richard Channing, D.D an early bishop of the Episcopal Church in America, was born in New York August 21, 1762; was educated at King’s College, and then practiced medicine for four years, when he suddenly turned towards the ministry, and was ordained by bishop Provoost of New York in 1787. He preached at Rye, … Continue reading “Moore, Richard Channing, D.D”