Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Moore, Philip a clergyman of the Anglican communion, noted for his pulpit oratory and his scholarship, flourished in the second half of the 18th century. He was born about 1709, was for some time rector of Kirkbridge, and chaplain of Douglas, Isle of Man, and died January 22, 1783. He is noted as the reviser … Continue reading “Moore, Philip”

Moore, Nathaniel F., LL.D an American educator of note, was born at Newtown, Long Island, December 25, 1782, and was the nephew of bishop Benjamin Moore (q.v.). Educated at Columbia College. class of 1802, he turned to the bar as his life-work; but in 1817 was induced to take the adjunct professorship in Greek and … Continue reading “Moore, Nathaniel F., LL.D”

Moore, Michael (Or MOOR) Priest, preacher, and professor, b. at Dublin, Ireland, 1640; d. at Paris, 22 Aug., 1726. Educated at Nantes and Paris, he taught philosophy and rhetoric at the Collège des Grassins. Returning to Ireland, he was ordained priest in 1684, and appointed Vicar-General of the Diocese of Dublin by Archbishop Russell. When … Continue reading “Moore, Michael”

Moore, Martin a Congregational minister of some note as a religious journalist, was born at Sterling, Massachusetts, April 22, 1790; was educated at Brown University, where he graduated in 1810; and for nearly thirty years served in the ministry at Natick, Massachusetts, and afterwards at Cohasset; and then was for some twenty years editor of … Continue reading “Moore, Martin”

Moore, John Weeks SEE MOORE, HENRY EATON. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Moore, John L., D.D a pioneer Baptist minister, was born in Lewis County, N.Y., February 17, 1803. He was converted at the age of twenty-two; graduated from the Hamilton Institute in 1831; vas ordained the same year at Watertown; visited and preached in several of the larger towns of Ohio, under the direction of the … Continue reading “Moore, John L., D.D”

Moore, John (1), D.D a noted prelate of the Anglican communion, was born at Market Harborough, Leicestershire, near the middle of the 17th century. He was educated at Clare Hall, Cambridge, where he graduated in 1665, and became a fellow of the college. Afterwards he was appointed chaplain to the earl of Nottingham, whose interest … Continue reading “Moore, John (2), D.D”

Moore, John (3) a clergyman of the Church of England, who flourished about the opening of this century, was minor canon of St. Paul’s, lecturer of St. Sepulchre’s, rector of St. Michael Barrisham, London, and of Langdon Hills, Essex. He in vain endeavored to secure public aid for the publication of an edition of bishop … Continue reading “Moore, John (3)”

Moore, James Lovell a clergyman of the Church of England, who flourished near the beginning of this century, was successively master of the free school at Hertford and vicar of Benger, in Hertfordshire, also incumbent of the perpetual curacy of Denham, Suffolk. He wrote, View of the External Evidence of the Christian Religion (1791, 8vo): … Continue reading “Moore, James Lovell”

Moore, James G a Presbyterian minister, was born near Johnsonburg, N.J., November 30, 1813. At the age of eleven years he was apprenticed to a tailor in Newton, N.J.; during his apprenticeship was converted, and, through the influence of his pastor, was persuaded to turn his attention to the ministry. He graduated at Lafayette College, … Continue reading “Moore, James G”