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Botsac, Bartholomeus a Lutheran theologian. of Germany, was born at Lubeck, Aug. 24, 1649. He studied at Giessen, where he was also made doctor of theology in 1682. In 1693 he was called to Copenhagen as pastor of St. Peter’s; in 1702 he was made professor of theology and member of consistory, and died April … Continue reading “Botsac, Bartholomeus”

Botolphus (Or Botulf) an early English monk, according to the Anglo-Saxon chronicle, founded a monastery at Ikanho, in 654; a place identified, very probably, with Boston (or Botulfstown), in Lincolnshire. He was born in England but had gone to Germany, where he became a monk; and returned to England after acting as guardian, in a … Continue reading “Botolphus (Or Botulf)”

Botrys (; in Gr. this word means a bunch of grapes; in Theophan. Chorogr. p. 193; comp. Pomp. Mela, i, 12, 3), a town of the Phoenician coast, twelve Roman miles north of Byblus (Tab. Peut.), and a fortress of the robber tribes of Mount Libanus (Strabo, 16:p. 755), founded by Ethbaal, king of Tyre … Continue reading “Botrys”

Botolph, Saint Abbot ; died c.680. He was educated on the Continent and returning to England founded a monastery at Icanhoe, at times identified with Boston (Botulph’s town), in Lincolnshire (hence Boston , Massachusetts). His name also survived in Bossal, Yorkshire; Botesdale, Suffolk; and Botolph, Huntingdon and Sussex. Patron of over 50 ancient Catholic (now … Continue reading “Botolph, Saint”

Botnim SEE NUT. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Botnim (2) SEE NUT. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Botkin, Jesse a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born in Clinton County. O., November, 1807, of devout Christian parents. From childhood he was remarkable for his love of right, and for his correct moral deportment. He joined the Church in his twentieth year, was licensed to exhort in 1841, and in 1842 received license to preach … Continue reading “Botkin, Jesse”

Bothwidi, John a Swedish prelate and theologian, was connected with the court of king Gustavus Adolphus as preacher, and he accompanied that prince in all his campaigns. He became bishop of Linkoping in 1630. Being called to Germany the following year, and charged by the king with the direction of ecclesiastical affairs, he organized a … Continue reading “Bothwidi, John”

Bothrys A titular see situated in Phoenicia. Bothrys is the Greek name of a city founded by Ithobaal, King of Tyre and father of Jezabel (897-866 B.C.), on the seashore near Cape Lithoprosopon (Menander, in Josephus “Ant. Jud.”, VIII, 13, 2). It is mentioned by all the ancient geographers, Strabo, Pliny, Ptolemy, Stephanus Byzantius, Hierocles, … Continue reading “Bothrys”

Bothwell, Adam a Scottish bishop, was born at Meldrumsheugh, was a burgess of Edinburgh, promoted to the see of Orkney by queen Mary, Oct. 8, 1562, and was one of the four bishops who embraced the new Reformation. He officiated in the marriage of the queen with the earl of Bothwell. He was designated bishop … Continue reading “Bothwell, Adam”

Both, Andrew And John brothers, were eminent Dutch painters, and natives of Utrecht, John, the elder, being born about 1610. They first studied under their father and afterwards under A. Bloemaert. The works of these artists had gained them a wide reputation, when Andrew was accidentally drowned in 1645. John died in 1650. The following … Continue reading “Both, Andrew And John”