Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Addus a name twice occurring in the Apocrypha, but in both cases by interpolation. 1. (, perhaps for Addon.) One of the children of Solomons servants, whose sons are said to have returned from Babylon (1Es 5:34); but the genuine text (Ezr 2:51) has no such name. 2. (, as if for Jaddua.) A priest, … Continue reading “Addus”

Addresses, Ecclesiastical It is from Italy that we derive rules as to what is fitting and customary in the matter of ecclesiastical correspondence. These rules the different Catholic nations have adopted with greater or lesser modifications, according to local conditions, resulting in differences which will be here dealt with. PRELIMINARIES Before describing how an address … Continue reading “Addresses, Ecclesiastical”

Addon (Heb. Addon, , low or lord, or perhaps i. q. Iddo; Sept. ), the second of three persons mentioned in Neh 7:61, who, on returning from the captivity to Palestine, were unable to show their fathers house or their seed, whether they were of Israel, B.C. 536. This probably means that they were unable … Continue reading “Addon”

Addo (, comp. Addon), the father of the prophet Zechariah (1Es 6:1), called in the genuine text (Ezr 5:1) IDDO SEE IDDO (q.v.). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Addo ADDO.The grandfather of the prophet Zechariah (1Es 6:1). See Iddo. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Addo ado (Codex Alexandrinus, , Addo; Codex … Continue reading “Addo”

Addison, Walter Dulany a clergyman of the Protestant Episcopal Church, was born in Annapolis, Md., Jan. 1, 1769. In 1784 he was sent to England to complete his education, and was placed in charge of the Rev. John James, who kept a select school near London. Thence: he was removed to a large academy near … Continue reading “Addison, Walter Dulany”

Addison, Launcelot, D.D. an English prelate, was born at Mauldismeaburne, parish of Crosby- Ravensworth, Westmoreland, in 1632. He was educated at Appleby, and was afterwards sent to Queen’s College, Oxford, where he was admitted A.B. Jan. 25, 1654; and A.M. July 4. 1657. He was chosen one of the terra filii in 1658, but, objecting … Continue reading “Addison, Launcelot, D.D.”

Addison, Joseph one of the most eminent of British writers, was the son of Dean Addison, and was born at Milston, May 1, 1672. He was educated at the Charter House and at the colleges of Queens and Magdalen at Oxford. Of his contributions to general literature we do not speak. In the course of … Continue reading “Addison, Joseph”

Addison, James H. a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, was born in Baltimore, Md., Oct. 12, 1822. He emigrated to Texas in 1835; was converted in 1844; in 1848 was received on trial in the Texas Conference, and. in its active ranks was faithful until 1858, when he supernumerated, which relation he sustained … Continue reading “Addison, James H.”

Addison, Edward an English Wesleyan missionary, was born at Thirsk, Yorkshire, in 1820. In 1845 he was accepted as a candidate for the ministry, and appointed to British Akrah. Four years he labored in Western Africa with zeal and success, both in preaching and in conducting a native theological institution. His pure character and exemplary … Continue reading “Addison, Edward”

Addiscott, Henry an English Congregational minister, was born at Devonport in 1806, of pious parents. He entered the Western College as a student in 1832. In 1837 he entered upon his first pastorate at Torquay, where he was: ordained. .In 1838 he removed to Maidenhead, and in 1843 entered upon his final pastorate at Taunton. … Continue reading “Addiscott, Henry”