Life
1806-1898; theologian and biblical scholar; b. Co. Antrim, ed. Royal Academical
Inst., Belfast, for Presbyterian ministry; licensed preacher, 1833; Prof.
of Biblical Criticism, Belfast 1835-41; LLD, Aberdeen, 1838; Prof. of
Biblical Literature and Ecclesiastical History, Lancashire Independent
College, Manchester, 1843-57; published ‘The Test of the Old Testament
Considered’ as part of Horne’s Introduction (1856); resigned
from college [giving] no account of doctrinal objections, 1857; tutoring
at Hatherlow, Cheshire; scripture examiner, London University, 1862; numerous
theological publications. DNB
Princess Grace Irish Library (Monaco)