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Berry, Francis W a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born in Canada in 1842. He was converted while young, and received license to preach in his seventeenth year; entered the Garrett Biblical Institute, Evanston, Ill., at the age of twenty; and subsequently entered the Detroit Conference. In 1865 he was admitted into the Minnesota Conference. He … Continue reading “Berry, Francis W”

Berry, Cornelius an English Congregational minister, was born at Romsey, Hants, July 23, 1788. Being favored with a Christian education, he early gave himself to the service of God. In 1806 he entered Homerton College. At the close of his course he preached a short time at Ware, Herts. He was ordained in 1811 over … Continue reading “Berry, Cornelius”

Berruyer, Joseph Isaac born November 7th, 1681, at Rouen; became a Jesuit, and died at Paris in 1758, after having made much stir in the world by his Histoire da Peuple de Dieu. The first part, the O.T., appeared in 1728 (7 vols. 4to). The work is shocking not only from its almost infidelity, but … Continue reading “Berruyer, Joseph Isaac”

Berruyer, Isaac-Joseph Born at Roueb, 7 November, 1681; died at Paris, 18 February, 1758. He entered the Society of Jesus in 1697. His great work is “A History of the People of God,” published in three parts. The first of these parts bears the title “Historie du peuple de Dieu depuis son origine jusqu’à la … Continue reading “Berruyer, Isaac-Joseph”

Berruguette Alonso an eminent Spanish painter, sculptor, and architect, was born, according to Palomino, at Parados de Nava, in Castile, in 1480. He studied some time under Michael Angelo. He was the contemporary of Andrea del Sarto. The emperor Charles V appointed him one of his painters, and employed him in many considerable works at … Continue reading “Berruguette Alonso”

Berruguete, Alonso For his mastery of the arts of painting, sculpture, and architecture, sometimes called the Spanish Michelangelo, b. at Paredes de Nava, in Castile, about 1480; d. at Toledo, 1561. He was the second son of the painter, Pedro Berruguete, who was his first instructor. His family, however, chose the law for his profession … Continue reading “Berruguete, Alonso”

Berrow Capel an English clergyman of the 18th century, published a volume of Sermons (1746): A Pre-existent Lapse of Human Souls Demonstrated from Reason, etc. (1762): Deism not Consistent with the Religion of Nature and Reason (1780). See Allibone, Dict. of British and American Authors, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Berriman, William, D.D an English divine, was born in London 1688, and educated at Oriel College, Oxford. He became rector of St. Andrew-Undershaft and Fellow of Eton 1729. His studies were extensive, especially in the Oriental languages. He died 1749. His principal writings are, Eight Sermons on the Trinity (Lond. 1726, 8vo): Gradual Revelation of … Continue reading “Berriman, William, D.D”

Berriman John an English clergyman, brother of Dr. William Berriman, was born in 1689, and educated at St. Edmund’s Hall, Oxford. After taking orders, he was for many years curate of St. Swithin and lecturer of St. Mary, Aldermanbury; but in 1744 he was presented to the rectory of St. Albans, which he retained until … Continue reading “Berriman John”

Berrill Edward an English Congregational minister, was born at Castle Mills, Bedford, Nov. 6, 1796. His advantages for early education were very limited, mostly confined to his own private reading. About the age of eighteen he joined the Church, and shortly afterwards began preaching in the surrounding villages. He commenced business as a builder in … Continue reading “Berrill Edward”