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Bloetgodar in Norse mythology, was the title of the priests of northern heathendom, from the word At-Blota bloody sacrifices. They sacrificed man and beast. The prophecies were made by the women, but even they were not exempt from slaughtering the prisoners. The priests usually lived near the temples, the priestesses secluded in woods. It was … Continue reading “Bloetgodar”

Bloemaert, Abraham a Dutch historical and landscape painter and engraver, was born at Gorcum in 1564 (or 1567), and studied under Francis Floris. He painted several pictures for the churches in Flanders, among which are, The Wise Men’s Offering, in the Jesuit church at Brussels; The Virgin and Infant, with a Glory of Angels, in … Continue reading “Bloemaert, Abraham”

Bloemaert, Cornelius an eminent Dutch engraver, son of Abraham, was born at Utrecht in 1603, and studied under Crispin de Passe. His prints are numerous and greatly admired. The following are some of the principal: The Virgin Mary, with the Infant Jesus sleeping; Christ at Table with his Disciples; St. Paul Preaching at Athens; St. … Continue reading “Bloemaert, Cornelius”

Blodgett, Luther P a Presbyterian minister, was born at Cornwall, Vt., March 26, 1782. He was educated at Middlebury College; was licensed by Addison Association of the Congregational .Church in 1808, and installed over the Church at Rochester In 1833 he removed to the state of New York, and supplied churches within the Troy, Albany, … Continue reading “Blodgett, Luther P”

Blodgett, Lorenzo D a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born at Stewartstown, N. H., May 31, 1811. He was converted in 1831; received license to exhort in 1833; and in 1843 was licensed to preach and admitted into the New Hampshire Conference. In 1840 he located, but in the following year resumed his active duties; in … Continue reading “Blodgett, Lorenzo D”

Blodgett, John a Baptist minister, was born at Randolph,Vt., Nov. 20, 1792. He joined the Church at Denmark, N. Y., in 1817, and was licensed to preach in 1818. His pastorates in New York were at Champion, Lowville, and Broad Street, Utica. In Ohio he was pastor at Lebanon, Centreville, and Casstown.For two years he … Continue reading “Blodgett, John”

Blodgett, James a Congregational minister, was born about 1812, and graduated from Harvard University in 1841, and from the divinity school at Cambridge two years later. After a missionary tour iu the West with a view to regaining his health, he was invited to preach in Deerfield, Mass., and was ordained pastor of the First … Continue reading “Blodgett, James”

Blodgett, Constantine, D.D. a Congregational minister, was born at Randolph, Vt., Nov. 17, 1802. After attending the Randolph Academy he entered Dartmouth College, from which he graduated in 1826. During the succeeding seven years he studied theology in private, and taught school in South Carolina. Meantime he was ordained Oct. 19, 1831, in Marion District. … Continue reading “Blodgett, Constantine, D.D.”

Blodgett, Harvey a Presbyterian minister, was born at Brimfield, Mass., August, 1801. He graduated at Amherst College in 1829, and then spent some time in teaching, and at intervals afterwards. As a minister, he labored principally in the northern part of Ohio. He was pastor at Euclid for six years. For five years he was … Continue reading “Blodgett, Harvey”

Blocklandt, Anthony De Montfort a Dutch historical painter, was born at Montfort in 1532, and studied under Francis Floris, whose style he followed. He painted a number of works for the churches of Holland. There are three in the great church at Utrecht, representing the Birth of the Virgin, the Annunciation, and the Assumption. At … Continue reading “Blocklandt, Anthony De Montfort”