Berr, Isaac Of Turique a French philanthro-pist, was born at Nancy in 1743. He was one of thefirst who spoke in favor of the Jews, at the commencement of the revolution. He demanded with eloquencetbeir rights as citizens and the establishment of a school of religious instruction. He appeared at the bar of the constituent assembly at the head of a deputatioml of coreligionists, and was listened to while he spoke in favor of his brethren. In 1807 he raised between himself and the abbot Gregory a debate, in which they Iboth showed remarkable gentleness and moderation.. M. Berr was one of the men who contributed most to the organization of the Israelitish worship in France. He died at his native place, Nov. 1828. See Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v.
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John McClintock was born October 27, 1814 in Philadelphia to Irish immigrants, John and Martha McClintock. He began as a clerk in his father's store, and then became a bookkeeper in the Methodist Book Concern in New York. Here he converted to Methodism and considered joining the ministry. McClintock entered the University of Pennsylvania in 1832 and graduated with high honors three years later. Subsequently, he was awarded a doctorate of divinity degree from the same institution in 1848.WikipediaRead More