Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Macdonald, James Madison, D.D a Congregational minister, was born at Limerick, Maine, May 22, 1812. In 1828 he entered Bowdoin College, but at the end of two years removed to Union College, Schenectady, entered the junior class, and was graduated with high honor in 1832. He then spent a year in the theological seminary at … Continue reading “Macdonald, James Madison, D.D”

Macdill, David, D.D a Presbyterian minister, was born in South Carolina, studied under the celebrated American Presbyterian pulpit orator and theologian Dr. John Mason, of New York, and commenced preaching in Ohio. Macdill spent the latter part of his life in successfully performing the duties of an editor and director in collegiate and theological institutions. … Continue reading “Macdill, David, D.D”

MacCuilenan, Cormac Profile Irish bishop and King of Cashel, slain at the battle of Ballymogn. He was the author of an Irish glossary and possibly of the lost Psalter of Cashel . Born 836 Died 908 Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary MacCuilenan, Cormac (836-908). An Irish bishop and King of Cashel, Cormac MacCquilenan was of the … Continue reading “MacCuilenan, Cormac”

Maccovius Or Makowsky, John a Polish Reformed theologian and writer, was born at Lobzenic in 1588; studied at the principal German universities; was received doctor of theology at Franecker in 1614; appointed extraordinary professor of theology in that university in 1615; ordinary professor in 1616; and died in 1644. He was particularly renowned as an … Continue reading “Maccovius Or Makowsky, John”

Macclintock, Samuel, D.D a Congregational minister, was born May 1, 1732, at Medford, Mass.; graduated at Princeton in 1751, and in 1756 was ordained pastor in Greenland, N. H., where he labored until his death, April 27, 1804, excepting only the Revolutionary period, when he acted as chaplain. He was a participant in the battle … Continue reading “Macclintock, Samuel, D.D”

Maccarty, Thaddeus a Congregational minister, was born in Boston in 1721; graduated from Harvard University in 1739; studied theology three years, and was ordained pastor of the Congregational Church at Kingston, Mass., on Nov. 3, 1742. When Whitefield appeared in that region in 1745, he appointed a committee to prevent the intrusion of roving exhorters. … Continue reading “Maccarty, Thaddeus”

Maccarthy, Nicholas Tuite De a noted Roman Catholic pulpit orator, was born of a noble family at Dublin, Ireland, May 19, 1769. His parents removed to France on account of religious persecution, and Nicholas was educated at the College du Plessis, later at the College de France, and then at the Sorbonne. During the Revolution … Continue reading “Maccarthy, Nicholas Tuite De”

MacCarthy, Nicholas Tuite Called the Abbé de Lévignac, born in Dublin on 19 May, 1769; died at Annécy, Savoy, 3 May, 1833. He was the second son of Count Justin MacCarthy, by Mary Winefrid Tuite, daughter of Nicholas Tuite, Chamberlain to the King of Denmark. At the age of four he was taken by his … Continue reading “MacCarthy, Nicholas Tuite”

MacCarthy, Denis Florence Poet, born Dublin, Ireland, 1817; died there, 1882. He was educated for the bar, and was one of the coterie of brilliant writers whose articles published in the “Nation” powerfully influenced the Irish people in the middle of the 19th century. A graceful lyrist, he won a permanent place in literature by … Continue reading “MacCarthy, Denis Florence”

MacCarthy, Bartholomew Irish scholar and chronologist, b. at Conna, Ballynoe, Co. Cork, 12 Dec., 1843; d. at Inniscarra, Co. Cork, 6 Mar., 1904. He was educated at Mount Melleray Seminary, Co. Waterford, and at St. Colman’s College, Fermoy, Co. Cork, afterwards studying at Rome, where he was ordained in 1869. On his return to Ireland … Continue reading “MacCarthy, Bartholomew”