Adoniram Judson Gordon
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Adoniram Judson Gordon

American preacher and hymnwriter

Adoniram Judson "A. J." Gordon (1836–1895) was an American Baptist preacher, writer, composer, and founder of Gordon College and Gordon–Conwell Theological Seminary.2

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Born Apr 18, 1836, died Feb 2, 1895.1

Companies

Early life and education

  • 1860Brown University3
  • 1863Newton Theological Institution3

In 1889, with the help and backing of Clarendon Street Church, he founded Gordon Bible Institute and served as its first president. His wife, Maria, was secretary and treasurer until 1908. Gordon's school was founded primarily to train missionaries for work in the Congo.

From Wikipedia’s article on Adoniram Judson Gordon (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Career

Occupation: theologian, missionary, hymnwriter.5

Personal life

  • BornApr 18, 1836, New Hampton6 7
  • CitizenshipUnited States8
  • SpouseMaria Tazro Hale9