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Bible Encyclopedias
The Nuttall Encyclopedia
Search Results: "john-wycliffe
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Adullamites
an english political party who in 1866 deserted the liberal side in protest against a liberal franchise bill then introduced. john bright gave them this name. see 1sam. xxii.
an english political party who in 1866 deserted the liberal side in protest against a liberal franchise bill then introduced. john bright gave them this name. see 1sam. xxii.
Alexander II.
of scotland, successor of william the lion, his father, a just and wise ruler, aided the english barons against john, and married joan, the sister of henry iii.; d . 1249.
of scotland, successor of william the lion, his father, a just and wise ruler, aided the english barons against john, and married joan, the sister of henry iii.; d . 1249.
Al`ten, Karl August
a distinguished officer, native of hanover, who entered the british service, bore arms under sir john moore, was chief of a division, under wellington, in the peninsular war, and closed his military career at the battle of waterloo (1763-1840).
a distinguished officer, native of hanover, who entered the british service, bore arms under sir john moore, was chief of a division, under wellington, in the peninsular war, and closed his military career at the battle of waterloo (1763-1840).
Amberley, Lord
son of lord john russell, wrote an "analysis of religious belief," which, as merely sceptical, his father took steps to secure the suppression of, without success.
son of lord john russell, wrote an "analysis of religious belief," which, as merely sceptical, his father took steps to secure the suppression of, without success.
Amory, Thomas
an eccentric writer of irish descent, author of the "life of john buncle, esq.," and other semi-insane productions; he was a fanatical unitarian (1691-1789).
an eccentric writer of irish descent, author of the "life of john buncle, esq.," and other semi-insane productions; he was a fanatical unitarian (1691-1789).
Anjou`
an ancient province in the n. of france, annexed to the crown of france under louis xi. in 1480; belonged to england till wrested from king john by philip augustus in 1203.
an ancient province in the n. of france, annexed to the crown of france under louis xi. in 1480; belonged to england till wrested from king john by philip augustus in 1203.
Anstruther, East and West
two contiguous royal burghs on the fife coast, the former the birthplace of tennant the poet, thomas chalmers, and john goodsir the anatomist.
two contiguous royal burghs on the fife coast, the former the birthplace of tennant the poet, thomas chalmers, and john goodsir the anatomist.
Antichrist
a name given in the new testament to various incarnations of opposition to christ in usurpation of his authority, but is by st. john defined to involve that form of opposition which denies the doctrine of the incarnation, or that christ has come in the flesh.
a name given in the new testament to various incarnations of opposition to christ in usurpation of his authority, but is by st. john defined to involve that form of opposition which denies the doctrine of the incarnation, or that christ has come in the flesh.
Apostles, the Four
picture of st. john, st. peter, st. mark, and st. paul, in the museum at münich, painted by albert dürer.
picture of st. john, st. peter, st. mark, and st. paul, in the museum at münich, painted by albert dürer.
Aristobu`lus I.
son of john hyrcanus, first of the asmonæan dynasty in judea to assume the name of king, which he did from 104-102 b.c., a pronounced helleniser; wice carried captive to rome, assassinated 50 b.c.; ast of asmonæan dynasty, drowned by herod in the jordan, 34 b.c.
son of john hyrcanus, first of the asmonæan dynasty in judea to assume the name of king, which he did from 104-102 b.c., a pronounced helleniser; wice carried captive to rome, assassinated 50 b.c.; ast of asmonæan dynasty, drowned by herod in the jordan, 34 b.c.
Arthur, Prince, Duke of Brittany
heir to the throne of england by the death of his uncle richard i.; supplanted by king john.
heir to the throne of england by the death of his uncle richard i.; supplanted by king john.
Aubusson, Pierre D'
grand-master of the knights of st. john of jerusalem, of french descent, who in 1480 gallantly defended rhodes when besieged by mahomet ii., and drove the assailants back, amounting to no fewer than 100,000 men (1423-1503).
grand-master of the knights of st. john of jerusalem, of french descent, who in 1480 gallantly defended rhodes when besieged by mahomet ii., and drove the assailants back, amounting to no fewer than 100,000 men (1423-1503).
Baboon, Lewis
the name arbuthnot gives to louis xiv. in his "history of john bull."
the name arbuthnot gives to louis xiv. in his "history of john bull."
Back, Sir George
a devoted arctic explorer, born at stockport, entered the navy, was a french captive for five years, associated with franklin in three polar expeditions, went in search of sir john ross, discovered instead and traced the great fish river in 1839, was knighted in 1837, and in 1857 made admiral (1796-1878).
a devoted arctic explorer, born at stockport, entered the navy, was a french captive for five years, associated with franklin in three polar expeditions, went in search of sir john ross, discovered instead and traced the great fish river in 1839, was knighted in 1837, and in 1857 made admiral (1796-1878).
Bain, Alexander
Born at Aberdeen, professor of Logic in the university, and twice Lord Rector, where he was much esteemed by and exercised a great influence over his
Born at Aberdeen, professor of Logic in the university, and twice Lord Rector, where he was much esteemed by and exercised a great influence over his
Baird, Sir David
A distinguished English general of Scotch descent, born at Newbyth, Aberdeenshire; entered the army at 15; served in India, Egypt, and at the Cape; was
A distinguished English general of Scotch descent, born at Newbyth, Aberdeenshire; entered the army at 15; served in India, Egypt, and at the Cape; was
Balnaves, Henry
coadjutor of john knox in the scottish reformation, and a fellow-sufferer with him in imprisonment and exile; afterwards contributed towards formulating the creed of the scotch church; born at kirkcaldy, and educated in germany; d . 1579.
coadjutor of john knox in the scottish reformation, and a fellow-sufferer with him in imprisonment and exile; afterwards contributed towards formulating the creed of the scotch church; born at kirkcaldy, and educated in germany; d . 1579.
Baltimore
The metropolis of Maryland, on an arm of Chesapeake Bay, 250 m. from the Atlantic; is picturesquely situated; not quite so regular in design as most
The metropolis of Maryland, on an arm of Chesapeake Bay, 250 m. from the Atlantic; is picturesquely situated; not quite so regular in design as most
Bampton Lectures
annual lectures on christian subjects, eight in number, for the endowment of which john bampton, canon of salisbury, left property which yields a revenue worth £200 a year.
annual lectures on christian subjects, eight in number, for the endowment of which john bampton, canon of salisbury, left property which yields a revenue worth £200 a year.
Barclay, William
father of john, an eminent citizen and professor of law at angers; d . 1605. all these barclays were of scottish descent.
father of john, an eminent citizen and professor of law at angers; d . 1605. all these barclays were of scottish descent.
