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Bobadilla, Nicolaus Born at Valencia, Spain, 1511; died at Loretto, Italy, 23 September, 1590. After having taught philosophy in his native country, he went to Paris to acquire a more perfect knowledge of Greek and Latin. Here he met Ignatius of Loyola, joined him in his plans, and was among the first seven followers of … Continue reading “Bobadilla, Nicolaus”

Boaz, Thomas, LL.D. an English Congregational minister, was born at Scarborough in August, 1806. His parents were members of the Society of Friends; they were of the middle rank in society, and were pious. At the age of fifteen, Mr. Boaz left his home and went to London, where he soon entered upon a gay … Continue reading “Boaz, Thomas, LL.D.”

Boaz, Booz [Bo’az, Bo’oz] A wealthy Bethlehemite of the tribe of Judah, who married Ruth the Moabitess and was great grandfather of David. Ruth 2 – 4; 1Ch 2:11-12; Mat 1:5; Luk 3:32. Boaz is a type of Christ who in a future day will raise up the name of the dead in Israel through … Continue reading “Boaz, Booz”

Boatwright, James M. a Methodist Episcopal minister, was for several years a member of the Virginia Conference, then of the North Carolina Conference, and finally, in 1838, of the Alabama Conference. He died at Gainesville, Ala., July 5, 1841. Mr. Boatwright possessed suavity of manners, sweetness of temper, devout piety, and a burning zeal. See … Continue reading “Boatwright, James M.”

BOAZ Rth 2:1, a wealthy Bethlehemite, a descendant of Judah, through whom is traced the regular succession of Jewish kings, Mat 1:5 . His conduct in the case of Ruth proves him to have been a man of fine spirit and of strict integrity. He admitted the claim which Ruth had upon him as a … Continue reading “Boaz”

boat, incense (so called from its shape) Vessel that holds the incense before it is put into the censer. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Boat, Funeral The ancient Egyptians were accustomed to convey the mummy of the deceased across the sacred lake on a barge, or baris, which is frequently depicted on the monuments, with votive offerings and festive accompaniments (Wilkinson, Anc. Egypt. abridgm. 2, 368 sq.). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Boat For Incense SEE NAVICULA. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Boat See Ship. Fuente: Dictionary of the Apostolic Church boat Emblem in art associated with Saint Peter as fisherman. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Boat (usually , a small ship, SEE SHIP; the word does not occur in the Old Test. except in the translation “ferry-boat”, SEE FERRY ). In the narrative of the shipwreck of … Continue reading “Boat”

Boasting This term is employed by Authorized Version with considerable frequency to render the group of words , , . They are found about 40 times in Septuagint , and about 60 times in the NT (exclusively in St. Pauls Epistles, except Heb 3:6, Jam 1:9; Jam 4:16). The forms (2Th 1:4) and (Rom 11:18, … Continue reading “Boasting”