Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Adams, James Professor of humanities at St. Omers, born in England in 1737; died at Dublin, 6 December, 1802. He became a Jesuit at Watten, 7 September, 1756, and worked on the mission in England. He wrote a translation from the French of “Early Rules for Taking a Likeness”, by Bonomaci; and was honored with … Continue reading “Adams, James (3)”

Adams, Ira a Universalist minister, was born at Newtonville, Mass., April 5, 1841. He removed with his parents to Frewsburg, Chautauqua Co., N.Y, in 1847; studied for the. ministry at Dunkirk, N. Y., and Canton Theological School, and in 1867 began preaching. He was ordained to the work of the ministry at Stockton, N. Y., … Continue reading “Adams, Ira”

Adams, Hannah was born at Medfield, near Boston, in 1756. She learned Greek and Latin from students who lodged in her father’s house. In 1784 she published a View of all Religions, which went through several editions in America, and was reprinted in England. In her fourth edition she changed the title to Dictionary of … Continue reading “Adams, Hannah”

Adams, George Washington a Congregational minister, was born at Limerick, Me., May 16, 1808. When fourteen years of age, he was apprenticed to a tanner, and worked at that trade until .he was of age. He then commenced his preparatory studies for the ministry. Having graduated at Bowdoin College, he spent two years at Bangor … Continue reading “Adams, George Washington”

Adams, George F., D.D a Baptist minister, was born at Dorchester, Massachusetts, October 3,1802. He removed to Ohio with his father’s family in 1805, was baptized at the age of ten, and licensed to preach at twenty. He graduated from Columbian College, Washington, D.C., in 1829, having been ordained at the Navy-Yard Baptist Church of … Continue reading “Adams, George F., D.D”

Adams, George Eliashib, D.D. a Congregational minister, was born at Worthington, Mass., Oct. 27, 1801. He prepared for college at Phillips Academy, graduated at Yale College in 1821, and at the Andover Theological Seminary in 1826. From 1826 to 1829 he was professor of sacred literature in the Bangor Theological Seminary. In the latter year … Continue reading “Adams, George Eliashib, D.D.”

Adams, Fitzherbert, D.D. an English divine, was born in 1651, and was educated at Lincoln College, where he took his M.A. June 4, 1675. He was inducted into the rectory of Waddington, Sept. 29, 1683; and elected rector of Lincoln College in May, 1685. The same year he became prebendary of the sixth stall, Durham; … Continue reading “Adams, Fitzherbert, D.D.”

Adams, Ezra E., D.D. a Presbyterian minister, was born near Concord, N. H., and graduated at Dartmouth College. Early in his ministry he became a chaplain to the seamen at Havre, France, remaining in that position about ten years. He visited England, Scotland, Denmark, and other countries of Northern Europe, going as far as St. … Continue reading “Adams, Ezra E., D.D.”

Adams, Ezra a Congregational minister, was born at West Medway, Mass., Aug. 28, 1808. He united with the Church under the pastoral care of Rev. Dr. Ide, graduated at Amherst College in 1835, and, after teaching for a season, entered the East Windsor (Conn.) Theological Seminary, and, having finished its curriculum, was ordained pastor of … Continue reading “Adams, Ezra”

Adams, Elisha, D.D a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born at Williamstown, Vermont, July 29, 1815. He studied at Newbury Seminary for some time, and spent three years at Norwich University; was licensed to preach in 1835; in 1838 was ordained deacon, and elder in 1840. Of the forty years spent in the ministry in the … Continue reading “Adams, Elisha, D.D”