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Biondo, Flavio (1388 -1463 ) Catholic archaeologist and historian, born Forli, Italy ; died Rome, Italy . He was secretary to Popes Eugenius IV, Nicholas V, Calixtus III, and Pius II. He is considered a founder of the science of archaeology and of Christian and medieval topography, and compiled three encyclopedias which form the basis … Continue reading “Biondo Flavio”

Bion, Jean Francois a Huguenot theologian, was born at Dijon in 1668. He was a member of the Catholic clergy and rector of the village of Ursy, and was appointed chaplain of La Superbe, a galley where Protestant prisoners were detained. Bion, touched by their patience, embraced their doctrines, went to Geneva in 1704, then … Continue reading “Bion, Jean Francois”

Bion, Jean-de-Dieu-Rene a French theologian, was born at Niort in 1704. He entered the ecclesiastical profession, became rector of Notre Dame of Niort and died May 7, 1774. He bequeathed his large library to his native city, the beginning of which was established there, and which the municipal body was eager to open to the … Continue reading “Bion, Jean-de-Dieu-Rene”

Biometry The scientific application of mathematical analysis to biological problems (also spoken of as “mathematical biophysics” and “mathematical biochemistry”). The journal Biometrtka was founded by Karl Pearson. — W.M.M. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

BIOGRAPHY Religious, or the lives of illustrious and pious men, are well worthy of perusing. The advantages of religious biography are too well known to need a recital in this place. We shall only, therefore, point out some of the best pieces, which the reader may peruse at his leisure: Hunter’s Sacred Biography; Robinson’s Scripture … Continue reading “BIOGRAPHY”

biology (Greek: bios, life; logos, science) The science of life and living organisms. It is concerned with the origin, structure, development, functions, and relations to environment, of plant and animal life, and the causes thereof. A list of distinguished Christian biologists is included under Medical Science. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Biology (from bios, life and … Continue reading “Biology”

Biogenesis and Abiogenesis According to their Greek derivation these two terms refer to the origin of life. Biogenesis is the theory that life originates only from pre-existing life; while the theory of abiogenesis implies that life may also spring from inorganic matter as such. Some philosophers maintain that life existed prior to inorganic matter. Thus … Continue reading “Biogenesis and Abiogenesis”

biogenesis (Greek: bios, life; genesis, generation) Name for the theory affirming that life originates only from pre-existing life; a fact supported by both reason and experience. The most minute and universal research has proved that all visible organisms arise only from germs of the same kind and never from inorganic matter. Reason affirms that the … Continue reading “biogenesis”

Binterim, Anton Joseph Born at Düsseldorf, 19 September, 1779; died at Bilk, 17 May, 1855, a theologian of repute and for fifty years parish-priest of Bilk. He attended the Jesuit school in his native town, and then entered the Franciscan Order at Düsseldorf, 8 May, 1796. After his studies at Düren at Aachen (Aix-la-Chapelle), he … Continue reading “Binterim, Anton Joseph”

Binsfeld Petrus a Flemish theologian, was originally from Luxembourg. At Rome he received the degree of doctor of theology, became canon of Treves, grand- vicar of the archbishop, and was consecrated bishop in pattibus. He died of the plague, Nov. 24, 1598. He wrote, Enchiridion Theologice Pastoralis (Douay, 1630 and 1636): Commentarium in Lat. Decret. … Continue reading “Binsfeld Petrus”