Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Blackaller, Henry a Protestant Episcopal clergyman of the Diocese of Ohio, was rector in Mansfield for several years, until 1856. Subsequently he was rector in Newark, and in 1858 was chosen rector of Zion Church, Dresden; in 1860 he became rector of Christ Church, Ironton, whence he removed, about 1864, to Gallipolis, where he died, … Continue reading “Blackaller, Henry”

Blackall, Offspring, D.D. bishop of Exeter, was born in London 1654, and educated at Cambridge. After successive pastorates at Okenden, Essex, and St. Mary’s, London, he was made bishop of Exeter 1707, and died 1716. He had the reputation of being one of the best preachers of his age. His- sermons on the, Sufficiency of … Continue reading “Blackall, Offspring, D.D. (2)”

Blackader (Or Blackadder), John a minister famous in the religious history of Scotland, was descended from all ancient family of wealth and distinction, and was born perhaps in Blairhall, Scotland December, 1623. He studied at Glasgow under his uncle, principal Strang, son to Rev. Wm. Strang, minister at Irvine, and was called to the parish … Continue reading “Blackader (Or Blackadder), John”

Blackader (or Blacader), Robert an early Scottish prelate, was bishop of Aberdeen in 1480, and was transferred to Glasgow in 1484. He was at first a prebendary of Glasgow and rector of Cardross. He studied at Rome, and received consecration from the hands of the pope. It was during his episcopate, and chiefly by his … Continue reading “Blackader (or Blacader), Robert”

Black, William a Methodist missionary, was born in Huddersfield, Eng., in 1760, and removed with his parents to Nova Scotia 1775. In 1786 he entered the ministry. He made up by industry for the lack of early education, and acquired the Hebrew and Greek languages after commencing his ministry. After several years’ faithful and successful … Continue reading “Black, William (2)”

Black Vulture See Osprey Fuente: Plants Animals Of Bible

Black, Thomas an English Baptist minister, was born in 1790. He united with the Church in 1809, and subsequently was set apart to the office of deacon of the Church at Ford Forge, and in 1813 to the office of elder. Some time after he became pastor of that Church, his ministry continuing till his … Continue reading “Black, Thomas”

Black-Sunday is the Sunday before Palm-Sunday, i.e. Passion-Sunday, so called because in England black, dark blue, or dark violet were the ecclesiastical colors used in the services for the day. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Black, Silas W a Presbyterian minister, was born at Remington, Ind., July 26, 1848. He graduated from Hanover College in 1875; passed two years at the Danville Theological Seminary, Ky., and then entered the Union Theological Seminary, where he graduated in 1878. He was almost immediately called to the churches of Edmonton and Murfordvilie, Ky. … Continue reading “Black, Silas W”

Black Scapular of the Passion Badge of a confraternity associated with the Congregation of the Passionists (Passionist Fathers). The Passionists gave the faithful who wished to associate themselves more closely with their order a black scapular in honour of the Passion of Christ. It bears on the front half an exact replica of the badge … Continue reading “Black Scapular of the Passion”