Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

ADMAH One of the four cities in the plain of Siddim, destroyed by fire from heaven and covered by the Dead Sea, Gen 14:2 ; 19:24,25; Hos 11:8 . Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Admah (Heb. Admah, , properly earth; Sept. , but in Hosea), one of the five cities in the vale of … Continue reading “Admah”

Adlington, Henry a Christian martyr, was one of thirteen who were burned at the stake at Stratfordle-Bow, near London, in 1556, for their constancy in the Christian faith. See Fox, Acts and Monuments, viii, 150. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Adler, Jacob Georg Christian a Protestant theologian of Denmark, was born Dec. 8, 1756, at Arnis, in Schleswig. In 1783 he was called to Copenhagen as professor of theology and court-preacher. While visiting the congregations of his diocese, he died at Gilau, Aug. 22, 1834, being at that time doctor of theology, member of consistory, … Continue reading “Adler, Jacob Georg Christian”

Adler, George Christian (1) a German pedagogue and theologian, was born.at Wohlbach, in Silesia, Nov. 1, 1674. He studied theology at Leipsic and at Halle, devoted himself to the instruction of the young, and founded a gymnasium (Collegium Friedericianum) at Konigsberg. He died Aug. 30, 1741, at Altstadt Brandenburg. -Besides a great number of theological … Continue reading “Adler, George Christian (2)”

Adler, Friedrich Christian a Protestant theologian of Germany, who was born July 2,177.1, at Naumburg, and died June 17, 1828, as pastor at Kistritz, near WVeissenfels, is the author of Winke und Entwiirfe fir Prediger u. Schullehrer zur populdren Erklarung der Psalmen (Leips. 1811-14):–Die Psalmen exegetischhomiletisch bearbeitet, etc. (ibid. 1817):- Kurze Gesch. der christl. Religion … Continue reading “Adler, Friedrich Christian”

Adler, Alfred (1870-1937) Originally a follower of Freud (see Psychoanalysis; Freud), he founded his own school in Vienna about 1912. In contrast to Freud, he tended to minimize the role of sexuality and to place greater emphasis on the ego. He investigated the feelings of inferiority resulting from organic abnormality and deficiency and described the … Continue reading “Adler, Alfred”

Adlam, Samuel a Baptist minister, was born in Temple Parish, Bristol, England, Feb. 4, 1798. As a child he exhibited remarkable mental powers, and at a very early age became proficient as a student in grammar and acquired a knowledge of Latin, Greek, and French. He came to the United States in 1821 and took … Continue reading “Adlam, Samuel”

Adlai (Heb. Adlay, , just; Sept. v v. r. and v, Vulg. Adli), the father of Shaphat, which latter was herdsman under David (1Ch 27:29). B. C. ante 1014. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Adlai Near Socoh; a hill side burrowed with caves (1Ch 27:29); now Aid el Mieh (Ganneau). (See ADULLAM.) … Continue reading “Adlai”

Adkinson, Irvin D. a Congregational minister, was born at Moorefield, Switzerland Co., Ind., Nov. 11, 1837. His academic study was pursued at Moore’s Hill Seminary, and at Hillsdale, Mich. He graduated from Hillsdale College in 1863, and was ordained in 1866. Afterwards he studied one year in the Bangor Theological Seminary, and one year in … Continue reading “Adkinson, Irvin D.”

Adkinson, Abraham a Universalist minister, was born in Westmoreland County, Pa., Dec. 24, 1811, but removed to Indiana in 1815. He early developed energy and decision of character; organized the temperance movement of Switzerland County in 1833; was the first to boldly advocate negro-emancipation in that section; joined the Free-will Baptists in 1838, and soon … Continue reading “Adkinson, Abraham”