Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Cart, Josiah was, at the British Wesleyan Methodist Conference of 1867, received as a candidate for the foreign missions; soon after he was appointed to Balize, but died in Jamaica, before reaching his destination, May 8, 1868. See Minutes of the British Conference, 1868, p. 42. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Cart (, agalah, from , to roll; Sept. [so in Jdt 15:11], Vulg. plaustrum; also rendered “wagon,” Gen 45:19; Gen 45:21; Gen 45:27; Gen 46:5; Num 7:3; Num 7:6-8; and “chariot” in Psa 46:9, SEE CART- WHEEL ), a vehicle moving on wheels, and usually drawn by cattle (2Sa 6:6), to be distinguished from the … Continue reading “Cart”

Carswell, John a Scotch clergyman, studied at the University of St. Andrews in 1548. He had been a conventual brother in the abbey of Icolmkill; was rector at Kilmartin from 1553 to 1564; embraced the Protestant faith, and was appointed chaplain to the earl of Argyll; was nominated by Parliament as superintendent of Argyll, in … Continue reading “Carswell, John”

Carswell, Donald, A.B a Scotch clergyman (brother of bishop Carswell), studied at the University of St. Andrews in 1554, and took his degree there in 1558; was appointed first Protestant minister at Inishall in 1572, and soon afterwards the parish was united to Clachan-Dysart. He resigned the rectory the same year, and was vicar, in … Continue reading “Carswell, Donald, A.B”

Carstens, Heinrich Johann a Lutheran theologian of Germany, was born April 9, 1715, at Witzendorf. He studied at Helmstadt, was in 1746 pastor at Hanover, in 1754 pastor primarius at Hitzacker, and in 1759 superintendent at Burgdorf, where he died, April 30,1763. He wrote, Commentatio ad Joa. 1, 33 (Lemgow, 1744): Disquisitio Theologica. de Christiana … Continue reading “Carstens, Heinrich Johann”

Carstens, Asmus Jakob a Danish painter, was born at Sankt-Itirgen, near Schleswig, May 10,1754 While young he served in a mercantile house; buts afterwards, quitting his master, went to Copenhagen, where he supported himself for seven years by taking portraits in red chalk. During these years he produced two of his best pictures: The Death … Continue reading “Carstens, Asmus Jakob”

Carstares, William a Scotch divine and politician, was born in 1649, at Cathcart, near Glasgow, and completed his studies at the Universities of London and Utrecht. While in Holland he was introduced to the prince of Orange, who honored him with his confidence. After his return to England he became connected with the party which … Continue reading “Carstares, William”

Carstairs, John, A.M a Scotch clergyman, took his degree at the University of St. Andrews in 1641; was licensed to preach in 1646; presented to the living at Cathcart in 1647, and ordained. He was elected in 1648 for the living at Burnt-Island, and for one of the livings at Edinburgh in 1649, but was … Continue reading “Carstairs, John, A.M”

Carstairs, James, A.M a Scotch clergyman born at Boarhills, took his degree at the University of St. Leonards in 1662; was licensed to preach in 1666; appointed to the living at Talanadice in 1667, and ordained; was transferred to Inchture in 1682, and died before May 4, 1709, aged about fifty-eight years. See Fasti Eccles. … Continue reading “Carstairs, James, A.M”

Carstairs, George Andrew, D.D a Scotch clergyman, was educated at the grammar-school, Kingsbarns, and at the University of St. Andrews; became tutor in the family of Mr. Lundin; was licensed to preach in 1802; presented to the living at Anstruther Wester in 1804; ordained in 1805, and died at Devou Grove, Dollar, Oct. 11, 1838, … Continue reading “Carstairs, George Andrew, D.D”