Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Marsh, William (1), D.D., an English divine, was incumbent of St. Mary’s, Leamington; later rector of Beddington, and died in 1866. He published Catechism on the Collects (3d ed. 1824, 24mo): Plain Thoughts on Prophecy (3d ed. 1843, 8vo): Occasional Sermons, etc. (1821, etc.). See Memoirs of the late Rev. Wm. Mars, D.D., by his … Continue reading “Marsh, William (2)”

Marsh, Sidney Harper, D.D a Congregational minister, son of Reverend Dr. James Marsh, was born at Hampden Sidney, Virginia, August 29, 1825. He graduated from Vermont University in 1846; from 1846 to 1851 was employed in teaching; and the following year attended Union Theological Seminary. After his ordination as an evangelist, May 1, 1853, he … Continue reading “Marsh, Sidney Harper, D.D”

Marsh, Narcissus D.D., a learned Irish prelate, was born at Hannington, near Highworth, in Wiltshire, in 1638; was educated at Magdalen College, Oxford, and in 1658 became fellow of Exeter College. The degree of D.D. he received in 1671; some time previous he was made chaplain to the bishop of Exeter, and later to chancellor … Continue reading “Marsh, Narcissus”

Marsh, John (1), D.D., a Congregational minister, was born Nov. 2, 1742 (O. S.), at Haverhill, Mass. He graduated at Harvard College in 1761; entered the ministry in 1765; was appointed tutor at Harvard in 1771; remained there two years, and was ordained January, 1774, pastor of the First Church, Wethersfield, Conn.. where he died, … Continue reading “Marsh, John (2)”

Marsh, James D.D., a Congregational minister, was born July 19, 1794, at Hartford, Vt. He graduated at Dartmouth College in 1817; spent some years in Andover Theological Seminary; was ordained Oct. 12,1824, and during the same month entered upon the duties of a professorship in Hampden Sydney College, Va. In 1826 he was elected president … Continue reading “Marsh, James”

Marsh, Herbert an English theologian and prelate, one of the acutest and most truly learned divines of his day, was born in London in 1757, and was educated at St. John’s College, Cambridge; graduated with great distinction; was made fellow, and became M.A. in 1782. He then went to the Continent, and studied at the … Continue reading “Marsh, Herbert”

Marsh, Francis a noted Irish prelate, flourished in the second half of the 17th century. He was made bishop of Limerick in 1667; was transferred to Kilmore and Ardagh in 1673; in 1682 became archbishop of Dublin, and died in 1693. But little is accessible to gather a detailed account of his life and work. … Continue reading “Marsh, Francis”

Marsh, Adam (Adam Marsh) Franciscan scholar (died c.1258 ), born probably Somerset, England . Known as “Doctor illustris,” he helped to organize the teaching and discipline at Oxford. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Marsh (, ge’be, a collection of waters, Eze 47:11; elsewhere a cistern or reservoir, rendered pit, Isa 30:14; Jer 14:3), a swamp or wet piece of land. The passage in Ezekiel speaks of the future blessings of the Jews after their restoration under the figure of drainage of land useless by its dampness: But the … Continue reading “Marsh”

Marsena (Heb. Marsena’, , according to Benfey, the Sanscrit smarsha, noble, with the Zend ending na, man; Sept. , but most copies omit; Vulg. Marsana), one of the seven Medo-Persian satraps or viziers of Xerxes (Est 1:14). B.C. 483. Josephus understands that they had the office of interpreters of the laws (Ant. 11:6, 1). Fuente: … Continue reading “Marsena”