Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Martin, Felix Historian, antiquary, born Auray, Brittany, 1804; died Paris, France, 1886. As a young Jesuit he was forced into exile by the French government and was ordained in Switzerland. In 1842 he was one of those chosen to re-establish his order in Canada, where he remained till failing eyesight forced his return to France … Continue reading “Martin, Felix”

Martin, Enoch R a Presbyterian minister, was born in Washington Co., Ind., about the year 1811. He received a good common-school education; studied theology privately; was licensed by Cincinnati Presbytery, and ordained by Salem Presbytery in 1836. He preached for several years to the Matthew Vernon and Utica churches, in Clark Co., Ind.; thence removed … Continue reading “Martin, Enoch R”

Martin, David a French Protestant theologian, was born at Revel, Languedoc, in 1639. He studied philosophy at Nismes, and theology at Puy-Laurens. After acting as pastor at several places, he was obliged to leave France in consequence of the revocation of the Edict of Nantes: so great was the consideration he enjoyed that Roman Catholics … Continue reading “Martin, David”

Martin, Conrad a Roman Catholic prelate of Germany, was born May 18, 1812, at Geismar, Prussia, and studied under Allioli and Dollinger, as well as under Gesenius, Tholuck, and Tuch. For some time religious instructor at Cologne, Martin was, in 1844, appointed professor and inspector of the clerical seminary in Bonn. In 1856 he was … Continue reading “Martin, Conrad”

Martin, Claude a French theologian, was born at Tours in 1619. He had scarcely attained twelve years of age when he was abandoned by his mother, who entered the convent of the Ursulines. After having studied for some time in the city of Orleans, he entered the Order of the Benedictines. In 1654 he was … Continue reading “Martin, Claude”

Martin, C. F a Congregational minister, was born in Illinois about 1821. He was educated at Knox College, Galesburg, Illinois; taught in an academy at Lisbon, Illinois, four years, and then entered the Union Theological Seminary, New York City, to prepare for the ministry. Upon the completion of his studies, he was sent by the … Continue reading “Martin, C. F”

Martin Brethren or Knights of the Order of St. Martin of Mayence, were organized in 1294 by archbishop Gerhard, and renewed by archbishop Berthold in 1497, and flourished until the days of the French Revolution. Their object was the attainment of a godly life, brotherly love among the knights, and protection of the holy faith. … Continue reading “Martin Brethren”

Martin, Bon-Louis Henri a celebrated French historian, was born at St. Quentin, February 20, 1810. He studied at Paris, and like all the other young men of his epoch, fell under the influence of the romantic school, and commenced his literary career with writing verses for periodicals. But he soon betook himself to his lifelong … Continue reading “Martin, Bon-Louis Henri”

Martin, Benjamin N., D.D a Presbyterian minister and educator, was born at Mr. Holly, N.J., October 20, 1816. He graduated from Yale College in 1837, and from Yale Divinity School in 1840. After serving the Congregational Church in Hadley for five years, he was installed pastor of the Fourth Presbyterian Church in Albany, N.Y. In … Continue reading “Martin, Benjamin N., D.D”

Martin, Asa a Presbyterian minister, was born in Washington Co., Ind., Oct. 19, 1814. He was educated at Marietta College, Marietta, Ohio; studied theology privately; was licensed by Salem Presbytery, and in 1843 ordained pastor of Mount Vernon Church, Ind. In 1848 he became pastor of Hartford Church, Ind.; in 1852, of Bloomfield, Iowa; in … Continue reading “Martin, Asa”