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Bethlomon (), an incorrect form (1Es 5:17) of the name BETHLEHEM in Judah (comp. Ezr 2:21). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Bethlomon Bethlo’mon. 1Es 5:17. See Bethlehem. Fuente: Smith’s Bible Dictionary

BETHLEHEMITES A sect called also Star-bearers, because they were distinguished by a red star having five rays, which they wore on their breast, in memory of the star which appeared to the wise men. Several authors have mentioned this order, but none of them have told us their origin, nor where their convents were situated; … Continue reading “Bethlehemites”

Bethlehemite (Heb. Beyth hal-Lachmi’, , Sept. or , occasion. or ), an inhabitant of BETHLEHEM SEE BETHLEHEM (q.v.) in Judah (1Sa 16:1; 1Sa 16:18; 1Sa 17:58; 2Sa 21:19). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Bethlehemite [Beth’-lehemite] Native of Beth-lehem. 1Sa 16:1; 1Sa 16:18; 1Sa 17:58; 2Sa 21:19. Fuente: Concise Bible Dictionary

Bethlehem, Star of See STAR OF THE MAGI. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Bethlehem Our Lady Of A military order so called was instituted by Pius II, Jan. 18, 1459, on the occasion of the recovery of the island of Lemnos from the Turks by the cardinal of Aquileia. This order was founded for its preservation, the main duty of the knights being to reside there and oppose … Continue reading “Bethlehem Our Lady Of”

Bethlehem, of Noblest Cities Hymn for Lauds on the Feast of the Epiphany. It was written by Prudentius (348-413), and has 22 translations. The English title given is by E. Caswall. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Bethlehem In Judea Concerning this place, so memorable from the birth of our Lord, we gather a few additional particulars from one of the most recent and authoritative works on Palestine (Conder, Tent-work, i, 282 sq.). SEE NATIVITY, CHURCH OF THE. Bethlehem is a long town of solidly built stone houses, crowning the summit of … Continue reading “Bethlehem In Judea”

Bethlehem, Council of held at Bethlehem in March, 1672, but commonly named the Council of Jerusalem. It seems to have been brought about by French influence, with the aim of procuring from the Greeks a confession of the doctrine of transubstantiation (Covel, Greek Church, p. 146). Dionysius, patriarch of Constantinople, at the suggestion of Dositheus, … Continue reading “Bethlehem, Council of”

Bethlehem As A Symbol In an ancient mosaic of the Church of Sts. Cosmas and Damian, in the Via Sacra, at Rome, two flocks, each of six sheep, pass from cities labelled respectively Hierusaleh and Bethleem towards the figure of a Lamb, representing the Lord, which stands on a mound in the centre. Similar representations … Continue reading “Bethlehem As A Symbol”

Bethlehem As An Architectural Term In the Ethiopic churches, a small building is thrown out from the east end of the sanctuary, where the bread for use in the eucharist is prepared by the deacon alone, and baked in the oven with which-the place is furnished. This building is called the Bethlehem, or house of … Continue reading “Bethlehem As An Architectural Term”