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Brattle, William a Congregational minister, was born in Boston 1662. After his graduation at Harvard, 1680, he remained as tutor and fellow a number of years. He was installed pastor in Cambridge, Nov. 25, 1696, in which place he remained until his death, Feb. 15, 1717. He published a Compendium Logicce secundum principia D. Renati … Continue reading “Brattle, William (2)”

Bratten, James Huston a Lutheran minister, was converted about 1848, and soon after entered the ministry of the United Brethren. In 1861 he entered the Lutheran Church, and became pastor of a charge in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. He died in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, January 3, 1868, aged fifty years. See Lutheran Observer, January 24, 1868. Fuente: … Continue reading “Bratten, James Huston”

Brastberger, Immanuel Gottlieb a Protestant theologian of Germany, who died in 1764, is widely known by his ascetical writings, which to this day are household works in German Chrisfendom. He wrote, Evangelsche Zeugnisse der Wahrheit zur Aufmunterung im wahren Christenthum, etc. (Reutlingen, 1870-72, 83d ed.): Die ordnung des Heils, oder die Busse zu Gott und … Continue reading “Brastberger, Immanuel Gottlieb”

Brastberger, Gebhard Ulrich a Protestant theologian, was born November 15, 1754, at Gussenstadt, and died at Stuttgart, July 28, 1813, where he had been rector of the gymnasium since 1807. He wrote, Versuch fiber Religion und Dogmatik (Halle, 1783-84, 2 volumes): Erzahlungen und Beurtheilungen der wichtigsten Veranderungen, etc. (ibid. 1790): Ueber den Grund unseres Glaubens … Continue reading “Brastberger, Gebhard Ulrich”

Brassy, Robert an English divine of the 16th century. was born at Bunbury, Cheshire, and became doctor of divinity at King’s College, Cambridge, of which he was elected thirteenth provost. He publicly protested against the visitors of the university, in the reign of Mary, pleading exemptions granted by the Pope. He seems to have resided … Continue reading “Brassy, Robert”

Brassoni, Feancesco Giuseppe an Italian missionary and historian of the Jesuit order, a native of Rome, lived in the early half of the 17th century. After suffering captivity and great distress in the missions of Canada, especially in that of the Hurons. he returned to Italy, where he devoted himself to preaching. He wrote, Breve … Continue reading “Brassoni, Feancesco Giuseppe”

Brassicanus, Johann Ludwig Younger brother of Johann Alexander (b. at Tübingen, 1509; d. at Vienna, 3 June, 1549) went to Vienna with his brother in 1524 and likewise won distinction both as a philologist and jurist. He spent some time in the service of Sigmund von Herberstein and Nicholas Olah, and obtained the title of … Continue reading “Brassicanus, Johann Ludwig”

Brassicanus, Johann Alexander A German humanist, born probably at Cannstatt, 1500; died at Vienna, 25 November, 1539. He was a member of an ancient family of Constance, named Köl or Köll, latinized, Brassicanus, his father being Johannes Brassicanus, the Wurtemberg humanist who taught in the Latin school at Urach up to 1508, and later in … Continue reading “Brassicanus, Johann Alexander”

Brasseur, Philip a Flemish poet and historian, was born at Mons about 1597. Having been ordained priest, he devoted himself to preaching and confession in his native city, and consecrated all his leisure to Latin poetry, applied especially to the religious. antiquities of Hainault. He died in 1650. Some of his principal works are, Dionysiani … Continue reading “Brasseur, Philip”

Brasses, Sepulchral are monumental plates of brass or the mixed metal anciently called latten, inlaid on large slabs of stone, which usually form part of the pavement of the church, and representing in their outline, or by the lines engraved upon them, the figure of the deceased. In many instances, in place of a figure … Continue reading “Brasses, Sepulchral”