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Berton William, D.D an eminent English divine, flourished about 1381, in the reign of king Richard II, and was some time chancellor of the University of Oxford. He is noted for his opposition to the doctrines of Wycliffe, having appointed censors to examine his opinions. He also wrote against Wycliffe the following works: Determinationes contra … Continue reading “Berton William, D.D”

Bertolotti, Giovanni Lorenzo a reputable historical painter of Genoa, was born in 1640, and died in 1721. He studied under Francesco Castiglione. Ratti praises a picture by him in the Church of La Visitazione, at Genoa, representing the Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth. See Spooner, Biog. Hist. of the Fine Arts, s.v.; Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. … Continue reading “Bertolotti, Giovanni Lorenzo”

Bertoldus a monk of Mici, or St. Mesmin, who lived in the 9th century, wrote the Life of St. Maximinus, abbot of Mici, which he dedicated to Jonas, bishop of Orleans. It is given by Mabillon in his Acta Ord. Bened. 1, 591. See Cave, Historia Literaria, ii, 17. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and … Continue reading “Bertoldus (2)”

Bertling, Karl Friedrich Theodor a German theologian, son of the preceding, was born at Dantzic, Nov. 6, 1754. He studied at Leipsic and Gottingen, was appointed in 1782 deacon at St. John’s, in his native place, and in 1795 at St. Mary’s. In 1801 he was advanced as first pastor and senior of the ministry, … Continue reading “Bertling, Karl Friedrich Theodor”

Bertius, Petrus born in Flanders, November 14, 1565, became regent of the college of the States at Leyden, and professor of philosophy. Having embraced the opinions of Arminius, he drew upon himself the enmity of the Gomarists, and was stripped of his employments. Upon this he removed to France, where, in 1620, he joined the … Continue reading “Bertius, Petrus”

Bertling, Ernst August a German doctor of theology, was born Dec. 1, 1721, at Osnabriick. He commenced the study of law, and went to Gottingen and took up theology. In 1744 he became master and in 1745 assessor of philosophy. In 1748 he was made extraordinary professor and ,in 1750 ordinary professor of theology at … Continue reading “Bertling, Ernst August”

Bertinoro Bertinoro, anciently called Forum Truentinorum, and, at the time of the Gothic war, Petra Honorii, whence the present name, is a small city in Romagna, province of Forli, Italy. According to legend, about the year 303 St. Illuminata, a virgin of Ravenna, took refuge here, but did not escape martyrdom. Up to 1360 Bertinoro … Continue reading “Bertinoro”

Bertinore Obadiah Da SEE OBADIAH DA BERTINORE. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Bertini Vicento an Italian theologian and apostolic visitor, who died at Montalcino in 1643, wrote, Sacrce Palestince Descriptio (Sienna, 1633, and in Italian at Venice, 1642): Qucestionum Politicarum et- Moralium Centuria I, Libri IV (Florence and Sienna, 1637, 1640): De Prceceptis Christianis Centuria II (Sienna, 1642): De Prceceptis Politicis et Militaribus Centuria III (ibid. 1643). … Continue reading “Bertini Vicento”

Bertin, Saint Abbot of St. Omer, b. near Constance about 615; d. about 709. At an early age he entered the monastery of Luxeuil in France where, under the austere Rule of St. Columban, he prepared himself for his future missionary career. About the year 638 he set out, in company with two confrères, Mummolin … Continue reading “Bertin, Saint”