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Bertaut Jean a French bishop and poet, was born at Caen in 1552. He was the sbn of Francois Bertaut, originally from the parish of Donnai, and his father wished to take charge of the education of his son, who became familiar with the Greek and Latin authors; he assumed the style of French poetry … Continue reading “Bertaut Jean”

Berta Saint SEE BERTHA. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Berstuk in Slavonic mythology, was a forest-god of the Wends and Slavs, also called Zlebog (angry deity). He was thought to be a half-man with the feet of a goat, and was placed among the evil or black deities. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Bersted Council Of SEE BERGHEMSTEAD, COUNCIL OF. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Bersey Thomas an English Wesleyan minister, was born near St. Anstell, Cornwall. Being converted in his twenty-fourth year, he was appointed to a circuit in 1809. In 1845 he retired to Plymouth as a supernumerary. He died in that city June 7, 1857, aged seventy-eight. He was very useful in the conduct of financial affairs. … Continue reading “Bersey Thomas”

Berserker in Norse mythology, were mighty combatants-heroes who played a great part in Scandinavian legends. Starkadder, a giant with twelve hands, married Alfhilde, surnamed the All-beautiful. Her son, Arngrim,was the first to receive the name of Berserk (i.e. without armor), because, being of supernatural strength, he always went to battle without any armor; his fury … Continue reading “Berserker”

Bersetkers the name given to persons in Iceland who were supposed, when in a state of frenzy and excitement, to be supernaturally inspired. They pretended to keep up a familiar intercourse with spirits, and gave forth their inspired effusions in rugged, uncouth rhymes. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Bersabee (Hebrew: well of seven, or well of swearing) Ancient town at the southern extremity of Palestine, 28 miles southwest Hebron. The expression “Dan to Bersabee” was used to denote the entire length of Palestine (Judges 1:20). This locality is the cradle of the Hebrew race, connected with memories of Agar, Ismael, and Abraham (Genesis … Continue reading “Bersabee”

Berryman Newton G a minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church South, was converted in early life, and began preaching in Kentucky before he was twenty. Subsequently he went to Illinois, and joined the Illinois Conference. In 1870 he entered the Western St. Louis Conference, and in it spent the remainder of his life. He died … Continue reading “Berryman Newton G”

Berryer, Pierre-Antoine French advocate, orator, and statesman, son of Pierre-Nicolas Berryer, an advocate, b. at Paris, 4 January, 1790; d. at Augerville, 29 November, 1868. A pupil of the College de Juilly, which the Oratorians had reopened in 1796, Berryer, after having believed himself favoured with an ecclesiastical vocation, eventually consecrated himself to the forensic … Continue reading “Berryer, Pierre-Antoine”