Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Cash, Thomas Y a minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church South, was born at Warrenton, Fauquier Co., Va. His pious parents led him to give his heart and devote his life to God when but a boy. After spending several years as an earnest, pious Christian, and serving some time as a local preacher, he … Continue reading “Cash, Thomas Y”

Cash, Thomas an English minister of the Society of Friends, was born at Alderley, Nov. 13, 1739. He was converted in his twenty-fourth year, and when thirty-two years of age felt himself called of God into the ministry. He traveled through Great Britain, appointing meetings for all who desired to hear tile gospel. Having in … Continue reading “Cash, Thomas”

Cash, Rezin a Methodist Episcopal minister, was a native of the western shore of Maryland, Montgomery County. In 1794 he entered the traveling connection, and remained faithful until his death, in 1803. Mr. Cash was a man of great solemnity of mind, goodness of heart, and attentive steadfastness in Christian and ministerial duties. See Minutes … Continue reading “Cash, Rezin”

Casgrain, Henri Raymond (1831-1904) Author, born Riviere Ouelle, Canada; died Quebec. He was ordained priest, 1856 . Due to ill health, he was obliged to abandon his clerical duties, and henceforth devoted himself to literary pursuits. As historian, poet, and literary critic, he exercised considerable influence upon intellectual movements in Canada. Some of his writings, … Continue reading “Casgrain, Henri Raymond”

Casey, John Mathematician, b. at Kilkenny, Ireland, 12 May, 1820; d. at Dublin, 3 Jan, 1891. He received his early education in the school of his native town. As soon as his age permitted he took service under the Board of National Education and taught in various schools, finally becoming head master of the Central … Continue reading “Casey, John”

Casey, Hiram a Baptist minister, was born in Georgia, March 23, 1790. He united with the Church in 1812, and soon began to preach. So neglected had been his education that when he commenced preaching he could scarcely read a hymn or text. In his personal appearance he had everything in his favor. He traveled … Continue reading “Casey, Hiram”

cases of conscience Problems in the application of the moral and canon law to the conduct of men and women in various circumstances. Thus, one has injured another, how far and in what way is he obliged to make reparation; one has taken what belongs to another, to what extent and in what manner is … Continue reading “cases of conscience”

Caserta DIOCESE OF CASERTA (CASERTANA). Caserta is the capital of the province of that name in Southern Italy, situated in a fertile and pleasant region about twenty miles from Naples. It attained a certain importance under the Lombards and later under the Normans, and the counts of Caserta were once powerful lords in that vicinity. … Continue reading “Caserta”

Casement (, eshnab, Pro 7:6; “lattice,” Jdg 5:28), a kind of barrier of open-work, placed before windows in the East, which, being usually open in summer down to the floor, require some such defense. SEE HOUSE. Casement (1) a frame enclosing part of the glazing of a window, with hinges to open and shut. (2) … Continue reading “Casement”

Casembroodt (or Casenbrot), Abraham a Dutch painter, lived about 1650. He painted some historical subjects, three of which, representing the Passions of Christ, are in the church of San Giovacchino at Messina. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature