Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Lyndwood, William (c.1375-1446) Bishop of Saint David’s, and the greatest English canonist. He was associated with Chichele in his proceedings against the Lollards, and was sent abroad on several diplomatic missions. His “Provinciale” forms a complete gloss on local church legislation in England and refutes the pet historical figment of the Anglicans that the Roman … Continue reading “Lyndwood, William”

Lynde, Sir Humphrey an English writer of note, was born in 1579, and was educated first at Westminster School, and then at Christ Church, Oxford; was made bachelor of arts in 1600. He was a member of several Parliaments, and enjoyed other national honors, but he deserves a place here only on account of his … Continue reading “Lynde, Sir Humphrey”

Lynd, Samuel W., D.D a Baptist minister, was born at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, December 23, 1796. He was baptized by Reverend Dr. William Staughton in 1820; was well educated, and in 1824, was called to the pastorate of a church in Philadelphia, from which he was soon laid aside by severe illness. For a time, he, … Continue reading “Lynd, Samuel W., D.D”

Lynch, Thomas Toke an English poet, was born at Dunmore, Essex, July 5, 1818, served as pastor in various chapels near London, and died May 9, 1871. Besides several prose works, he published a book in verse, called The Revealed (1855). See his Memoirs, by White (Lond. 1874). M Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and … Continue reading “Lynch, Thomas Toke”

Lynch, Thomas M. a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, was born in Wilkerson County, Mississippi, August 1, 1826, was converted at Oxford, Ga., while a student at the university, at once joined the Church, and was licensed to preach in 1847, and shortly after was admitted to the Alabama Conference. His cultivated mind, … Continue reading “Lynch, Thomas M.”

Lynch, Patrick Niesen, D.D a Roman Catholic prelate and scholar, was born at Clones, County Monaghan, Ireland, March 10, 1817. In 1819 his parents came to America, and settled at Cheraw, S.C. At that time there was but one priest in the state, Dr. Gallagher, though Dr. England arrived next year to be the first … Continue reading “Lynch, Patrick Niesen, D.D”

Lynch, John Historian, b. at Galway, Ireland, 1599; d. in France, 1673; was the son of Alexander Lynch, who kept a classical school at Galway. In such repute was this school held that there were no less than 1200 students, nor were they confined to Connaught alone but came from every province in Ireland. For … Continue reading “Lynch, John”

Lyman, William D.D., a Presbyterian minister, was born about 1763, and was educated at Yale College, where he graduated in 1784. He was pastor at Haddam, Conn., and China, N.Y., and died in 1833. The College of New Jersey honored him with the doctorate in divinity in 1808. Dr. Lyman published four Occasional Sermons (1806, … Continue reading “Lyman, William”

Lyman, Joseph D.D., a Congregational minister, was born April 14, 1749, at Lebanon, Conn. He graduated at Yale College in 1767, was chosen tutor in 1770, in which position he remained two years, and was installed pastor in Hatfield, Mass., March 4, 1772, where he died March 27, 1828. He was elected president of the … Continue reading “Lyman, Joseph”

Lyman, Henry an American missionary, was born at Northampton, Massachusetts, November 23, 1809, and graduated at Amherst College in 1829. He went as a missionary to Sumatra, and was killed there by the Battahs, with Mr. Minson, January 28, 1834. He published Condition of Females in Pagan Countries. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical … Continue reading “Lyman, Henry”