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Boon translated “boon” in Jam 1:17, RV, is thus distinguished, as the thing given, from the preceding word in the verse, dosis, “the act of giving” (AV, “gift” in each case); elsewhere in Rom 5:16. It is to be distinguished also from doron, the usual word for a gift. See GIFT. Fuente: Vine’s Dictionary of … Continue reading “Boon”

Boon[E], Charles an English Wesleyan minister, commenced the work in 1771, and for twenty-four years was a faithful itinerant. His last circuit was Plymouth dock. In July, 1795, he left Plymouth for Exeter, thinking the change would be beneficial. A contrary effect was produced, however, and he died there, July 20, 1795. See Atmore, Meth. … Continue reading “Boon[E], Charles”

Boomer, James a Baptist minister, was born at Freetown (now Fall River), Mass., May 26, 1759. . He was converted in March, 1780, and baptized in the following April. While engaged in teaching he was impressed that it was his duty to preach. He was licensed, and after preaching for a time was ordained, May … Continue reading “Boomer, James”

Boolean algebra See Logic, Formal, 7. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Boole, George (1815-1864) English mathematician. Professor of mathematics at Queen’s College, Cork, 1849-1864. While he made contributions to other branches of mathematics, he is now remembered primarily as the founder of the Nineteenth Century algebra of logic and through it of modern symbolic logic. His Mathematical Analysis of Logic appeared in 1847 and the fuller … Continue reading “Boole, George”

Bookstaver, Jacob a minister of the Reformed (Dutch) Church, was born at Montgomery, Orange Co., N. Y., Feb. 9, 1817. He graduated from Rutgers College in 1837, New Brunswick Seminary in 1840, and was licensed by the Classis of Orange the same year. He was pastor of the Church at Minisink, Sussex Co., N. J., … Continue reading “Bookstaver, Jacob”

books, sapiential (Latin: sapientia, wisdom) The books of the Scripture which teach wisdom: Proverbs Ecclesiastes Wisdom Ecclesiasticus New Catholic Dictionary Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Books, Sibylline Collections of supposed prophecies of seeresses. Originally the Sibyls were pagan prophetesses, whose utterances written in hexameter verse were preserved in Rome and other places. In the 2nd century BC the Hellenistic Jews, for propaganda purposes, issued verses similar in form to the Sibylline prophecies; and later, certain Christians in the early centuries … Continue reading “Books, Sibylline”

Books of the Bible (Greek: biblion, book) These number 73, according to the Catholic Canon of books which really contain the revelation of God to man. According to the Council of Trent, there are three groups in the Old Testament, embracing 46 books: 21 historical books: Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy Josue Judges Ruth 1 … Continue reading “Books of the Bible”

Books of Kings In the Douay Bible these number four, corresponding to Samuel and Kings in the original Hebrew Bible, according to the nomenclature given in the Talmud: “Our rabbins teach the order of Nebim. is: Joshuah, Judges, Samuel, Kings.” Protestant versions follow the Hebrew, but divide each book into two, as do Jewish Bibles … Continue reading “Books of Kings”