Cannan, John a Free-will Baptist minister, was born in Westmoreland, England, in 1789. At the age of eighteen he became a Christian, and joined the Independents. In 1832 he came to the United States, landing at Boston, where he was employed as a city missionary about one year. He became a member of the Baldwin … Continue reading “Cannan, John”
Cannan, Francis
Cannan, Francis a Scotch clergyman (son of the preceding), was licensed to preach in 1831; presented the same year to the living at Lintrathen, and ordained; resigned in 1855; went with the army to the Crimea as chaplain ; an’d was stationed at Shorncliffe in 1871, after which no further record of him appears. See … Continue reading “Cannan, Francis”
Cannan, David, D.D.
Cannan, David, D.D. a Scotch clergyman, was born at Shiel in 1776. He was educated at the school of Kells, and at the Edinburgh University; licensed to preach in 1802, presented to the living at Kirriemuir in 1803, transferred to Murroes in 1809, thence. to Mains and Strathlartin in 1820; resigned on account of impaired … Continue reading “Cannan, David, D.D.”
Cannabich, Gottfried
Cannabich, Gottfried a Protestant theologian of Germany, who was born at Sondershausen, April 27, 1745, and died, as general superintendent and member of consistory there, Sept. 23, 1830, is the author of, Kritii alter und neuer Lehren, der christl. Kirche (Leipsic, 1799 ): Kritik der praktischen christl. Religiosnslehre (ibid. 1810-13, 3 parts): Die sdiamtlichen Evcangelien … Continue reading “Cannabich, Gottfried”
Canna (2)
Canna (in mediaeval Lat.) is the long stick, with a taper attached to it, by means of which the high candles in churches are lighted. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Canna (2) a Welsh saint of the 6th century, from Armorica, was the reputed founder of Llanganna (Llangan) in Glamorganshire, and of … Continue reading “Canna (2)”
Cann, Joseph A.
Cann, Joseph A. a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born in Philadelphia, Jan. 16,1841. He was unusually serious and thoughtful in his early years; experienced conversion at the age of sixteen; became at once a fervent Christian, and in 1866 entered the New Jersey Conference, wherein, with great zeal, genuine fidelity, and large success, he labored … Continue reading “Cann, Joseph A.”
CANKERWORM
Cankerworm See Worm Fuente: Plants Animals Of Bible Cankerworm (Heb. yelek), “the licking locust,” which licks up the grass of the field; probably the locust at a certain stage of its growth, just as it emerges from the caterpillar state (Joel 1:4; 2:25). The word is rendered “caterpillar” in Ps. 105:34; Jer. 51:14, 17 (but … Continue reading “CANKERWORM”
Cankered
Cankered kankerd (Jam 5:3 the Revised Version (British and American), rusted). Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Cankered . The gold and silver of the rich who have oppressed the poor is ‘rusted,’ and the ‘rust’ thereof shall be a witness against them. Jam 5:3. Fuente: Concise Bible Dictionary
Canker Worm
CANKER-WORM In our English Bible, put where the Hebrew means a species of locust, Joe 1:4 Jon 3:15,16 . Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Canker-Worm (, yelek, feeding, Joe 1:4; Joe 2:25; caterpillar, Psa 105:34;Jer 51:14; Jer 51:27; Sept. , i.e. locust-grub; but , locust, in Jeremiah; Chald. , winged locust; Syr. creeping locust) … Continue reading “Canker Worm”
Canker, Figurative
Canker, Figurative 2Ti 2:17 Fuente: Nave’s Topical Bible