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Dallas, Alexander R.c.

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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an English divine, was admitted as a gentleman commoner at Worcester College, Oxford, in 1820; in 1821 accepted the curacy of Radley; became bishop of Jamaica in 1824; was appointed chaplain to the Reverend Dr. Sumner in 1826; entered upon the ministry at Wonston in 1828, where he continued about forty years, and died December 12, 1869. Mr. Dallas was a powerful advocate of the missionary cause, and a great champion of anti- Catholicism in Ireland. He was the author of, A voice from Heaven to Ireland: Practical Sermons on the Lord's Prayer: Pastoral Superintendence, its Motive, Detail, and Support: Curates' Offering: Village Sermons: Miracles. of Christ: Parables of Christ: Progress and Prospects of Romanism: Scriptural View of the Position of the Jews: Cottager's Guide to the New Testament, and many other valuable works. See (Lond.) Christian Observer, February 1872, page 98; Allibone, Dict. of Brit. and Amer. Authors, s.v.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Dallas, Alexander R.c.'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​d/dallas-alexander-rc.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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