Biblia

Caldwell, Asa

Caldwell, Asa a Baptist minister, was born in Orange County, N. Y., in 1796, ‘and united with the ‘Church’in Spencer, Tioga Co. Not long after this he -commenced preaching, in which work he continued until nearly the close of his life. He was pastor of church-es in Oswego, Tomrpkins, Herkimer, and Cortland counties, where many … Continue reading “Caldwell, Asa”

Caldwell, Abel

Caldwell, Abel a Congregational minister, was born in Massachusetts, and graduated from Dartmouth ‘College in 1817, and from Andover Seminary in 1821. He was ordained Feb. 27,1822, and immediately after-wards became home missionary in New York. He labored at Westford, from 1823 to 1827; at Volney, from 1827 to 1830; in the Presbyterian Church at … Continue reading “Caldwell, Abel”

Caldron

caldron Emblem in art associated with Saint John the Evangelist, because of the legend that, under Domitian, he was thrown into a caldron of boiling oil, but miraculously preserved. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Caldron prop. a large cooking vessel, is the rendering in certain passages of the Auth. Vers. for the following words: 1. , … Continue reading “Caldron”

Caldonius

Caldonius bishop of an unknown African see, first appears (Cyprian, Ep. 24) as asking the opinion of Cyprian, and Carthaginian presbyters, as to whether “peace” may not be given to the lapsed, who, on subsequent confession, suffered confiscation and banishment. In 251 he was appointed by Cyprian to visit Carthage, to relieve sufferers by persecution, … Continue reading “Caldonius”

Calderwood, David

Calderwood, David a Scotch divine, was born in 1575, and in 1604 became minister of the parish of Crealing. When James I in 1617 sought to bring the Scottish Church into conformity with the Church of England, Calderwood was strenuous in opposition. Persecution and threats having failed to shake Calderwood, he was imprisoned, and afterward … Continue reading “Calderwood, David”