Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Brown, Absalom a Methodist Episcopal minister, entered the itinerant ranks of the South Carolina Conference in 1828, and labored zealously until his death, in 1833. He was an humble, godly, able, and successful preacher. See Minutes of Annual Conferences, 1835, page 345. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Brown, Aaron a Congregational minister, was born at Windsor, Connecticut, May 3, 1725. He graduated at Yale College in 1749, was ordained in 1754 at Killingly, and remained in charge there until his death, which occurred suddenly at Ashford, September 12, 1775. Mr. Brown was a pious and excellent man. See Cong. Quarterly, 1861, page … Continue reading “Brown, Aaron”

Brown (Or Browne), Moses an English clergyman, was born in 1703, and learned the trade ofa pen- cutter. Early in life he distinguished himself by his poetical talents, and devoted many years to literary pursuits. In 1753 he took holy orders, and soon became vicar of Olney, in Buckinghamshire. Some time afterwards he was appointed … Continue reading “Brown (Or Browne), Moses”

Brown (, chum, literally scorched), i.e. black, the term applied to dark-colored sheep in a flock (Gen 30:32-40). SEE COLOR. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Brown (2) (, chum, literally scorched), i.e. black, the term applied to dark-colored sheep in a flock (Gen 30:32-40). SEE COLOR. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and … Continue reading “Brown”

Browmiller, Benneville a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born in Berks County, Pennsylvania, in 1824. He was converted in 1846, licensed to preach in 1848, and in 1849 entered the Ohio Conference, wherein he labored with zeal, fidelity, and remarkable success until his death, September 16, 1856. Mr. Browmiller obtained a high rank as a minister. … Continue reading “Browmiller, Benneville”

Brower, Kristoffel a Dutch theologian, was born at Arnheim, in Guelters, about 1560. He became a Jesuit at Cologne in 1580, professor at Treves, and rector of the college of Fulda. He died at Treves, June 2, 1671, leaving Antiquitates Fuldenses (1612): Historia Episcoporum Trevirensium (Cologne, 1626): Scholias on the Poems of Rhabanus Taurus, etc. … Continue reading “Brower, Kristoffel”

Brower, Jacques De a Flemish theologian, was a native of Hoochstraet. He was a Dominican, and taught philosophy and theology at Douay, and was from there sent to establish missions in Denmark. He also inspected those in Holland; and at the time of his death, which occurred at Antwerp, November 4, 1637, he was prior … Continue reading “Brower, Jacques De”

Brower, Daniel (styled van Niedrik), a Reformed minister of Holland, was born at Yhorst- in Upper Yssel. Two years after having completed his theological studies at Franeker, he went in 1651 to the East Indies with a view of preaching the Gospel to the heathen there. Having spent several years at Batavia and other places, … Continue reading “Brower, Daniel”

Brower, Cornelius a minister of the Reformed (Dutch) Church, was born in New York city in 1770. He graduated at Columbia College in 1792; studied theology under Dr. J.H. Livingston, and was licensed by the Classis of New York in 1793. He was pastor at Poughkeepsie and Stoutenburgh, 1794 to 1812; then supplied Hyde Park, … Continue reading “Brower, Cornelius”

Brower, Caspar a German Jesuit and teacher of philosophy at Treves, was born in 1559 at Arnheim. For some time he was rector of the college at Fulda. and died June 2, 1617, at Treves. He wrote, Notae in Venantium Fortunatum et Rabanum Maurum (Mavence, 1616): Antiquitatum Fuldensium libri 4 (Antwerp, 1612): Antiquitates et Annales … Continue reading “Brower, Caspar”