MATHER, INCREASE


Meaning of MATHER, INCREASE in English

(1639-1723) US Congregational; son of Richard; President of Harvard; preached 62 years in Boston; memorized his sermons; studied 16 hrs. a

day; advocated Half-Way Covenant; wrote 1. A Brief History of the Wars With the Indians and 2. An Essay for the Recording of Illustrious Providences.

Theological and philosophical biography English dict.      Английский словарь богословской и философской биографии .