Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Miller, Samuel, D.D a Presbyterian minister, was born at Princeton, N.J., January 23, 1816, being the son of professor Samuel Miller of Princeton College. He graduated from the college there in 1833, and the theological seminary in 1844, having been tutor in the college for several years in the meantime. He studied law, and while … Continue reading “Miller, Samuel, D.D”

Miller, Samuel (1), D.D., LL.D an eminent Presbyterian divine, whose name is cherished as that of one who materially assisted in laying the foundations of the Presbyterian Church in this country, was born October 31, 1769, at Dover, Delaware. He received his early literary training under the direction of his father, the Reverend John Miller, … Continue reading “Miller, Samuel (1), D.D., LL.D”

Miller, Samuel (2) a minister of the German Reformed Church, was born in Union County, Pennsylvania, March 23, 1815. He was licensed in 1842, and ordained the following year. He first labored in Dauphin, and then in Butler County, Pennsylvania. In 1852 he removed to Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, where he stood in connection with the publication … Continue reading “Miller, Samuel (2)”

Miller, Nathan W a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born at Washington, Me., December 24, 1831; was converted and united with the Church in June 1842. In 1853 he was licensed as a local preacher, and in 1859 was employed by the presiding elder of the Rockland District to preach at Benton and … Continue reading “Miller, Nathan W”

Miller, Lovis Pilketon a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born in Union County, Pennsylvania, January 8, 1809. He joined the Church in his sixteenth year. He was soon after impressed by a strong conviction that it was his duty to preach the Gospel to others. He worked in his father’s fields by moonlight, … Continue reading “Miller, Lovis Pilketon”

Miller, Karl Ottfried one of the most distinguished classical scholars of recent times, is noted for his labors in the department of comparative religion, having furnished works very valuable on Grecian mythology and religion. He was born August 28, 1797, at Brieg, in Silesia, and received a careful education. He devoted himself, at the universities … Continue reading “Miller, Karl Ottfried”

Miller, Josiah an English minister, who died December 22, 1880, at London, where he had for a long time been secretary to the London City Mission, is best known for his writings on hymnology. His first volume in this branch of religious literature, Our Hymns, their Authors and Origin, appeared in 1866; three years later … Continue reading “Miller, Josiah”

Miller, John Wesley a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, was born at Charleston, South Carolina, October 27, 1829. He enjoyed a collegiate education, and entered the ministry in 1850; was, as licentiate, deacon, and elder, on circuits, stations, missions, and in the Southern army as chaplain of hospitals, always a faithful, devoted servant … Continue reading “Miller, John Wesley”

Miller, John Peter a talented but eccentric American minister, was born in the Palatinate, Germany, about the year 1715; was thoroughly educated in his native land; came to this country in 1730; was licensed and ordained by the Philadelphia Synod of the Presbyterian Church; and in 1731 became pastor of the German Reformed Church in … Continue reading “Miller, John Peter”

Miller, John E a minister of the Reformed (Dutch) Church, was born at Albany in 1792; graduated at Union College in 1812; was licensed in 1817; served the Church as missionary in the South and West in 1817 and 1818; was pastor at Chester, N.J., Presbyterian Church from 1818 to 1823; and then of the … Continue reading “Miller, John E”