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Biformis in Pagan mythology, is the Latin translation of the Greek word (two-forined). It was the surname of various mythical beings, as, for instance, of Minotaurus, the Centaurs, Ianus; also of Bacchus, because he was represented sometimes as a youth, sometimes as an aged man. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Biflinde (the movable), in Norse mythology, was one of the twelve surnames of Alfidur. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Biet Antoine a French missionary, was born in the diocese of Senlis about 1620. He embarked for Cayenne in 1652, with six hundred colonists, sent out by a company who had obtained of the government the cession of that isle. The enterprise did not succeed; most of the colonists perished from famine and sickness, and … Continue reading “Biet Antoine”

Bierling, Friedrich Wilhelm a Lutheran theologian of Germany, was born March 22, 1676, at Magdeburg, and studied at Leipsic, where he also lectured for a number of years. In 1712 he was called to the pastorate at Rinteln, and was in 1714 superintendent and member of consistory; in 1716 was made professor of theology, and … Continue reading “Bierling, Friedrich Wilhelm”

Biermann Johann a Dutch theologian, who died in 1721 at Middelburg, is the author of, De Prophezie van Zacharias (Utrecht, 1699, 1716; Germ. transl. by E. Meier, Basle, 1710): Moses et Christus (Utrecht, 1700, 1705; Germ. transl. Frankfort, 1706): De Prophezie van hosea (Utrecht, 1702): Clavis Apocalypticoprophetica, h. e. Septenz Ecclesiarum ac Totidemo Sigillorum, Tubiciniorum … Continue reading “Biermann Johann”

Bierling, Conrad Friedrich Ernst a Lutheran theologian of Germany, was born Sept. 15, 1709, at Rinteln, where he also pursued his philosophical as well as theological studies. In 1729 he was made doctor of philosophy, and in 1731 appointed professor of logic and metaphysics. He was appointed professor of theology in 1749, and in 1751 … Continue reading “Bierling, Conrad Friedrich Ernst”

bier (Anglo-Saxon: beran, carry) The framework on which the corpse or containing coffin is laid before burial or is carried to the grave. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Bier (, mittah’, a bed, as elsewhere, 2Sa 3:31; , a funereal urn, hence an open coffin or burial-couch, Luk 7:14). SEE BURIAL. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological … Continue reading “Bier”

Bienville, Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne, Sieur de French Governor of Louisiana and founder of New Orleans, b. in Montreal, Canada, 24 February, 1680; d. in Paris, 7 March, 1767. His father, Charles le Moyne de Bienville, settled in Canada in 1640; his three brothers, Iberville, Serigny, and Chateauguay, likewise distinguished themselves in the early history of … Continue reading “Bienville, Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne, Sieur de”

Bienra in Egyptian mythology, was the name of the deity of the soul of the sun, adored under the form of a kneeling ram. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Bienayme Pierre Francois a learned and pious French ecclesiastic, who died Feb. 9, 1806, at Metz, of which he became bishop in 1802, successfully cultivated the study of natural history, on which he wrote several works. See Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v. Bienheureux, archbishop of Narbonne. SEE DALMATIUS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical … Continue reading “Bienayme Pierre Francois”