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Bernard of Botone Generally called Parmensis from his birthplace, Parma in Italy, a noted canonist of the thirteenth century; date of birth unknown; d. 1263, or, according to Hurter, 24 March, 1266. Under Tancred he studied in Bologna, where later he accepted the chair of canon law. Here Durantis was his disciple. Bernard obtained a … Continue reading “Bernard of Botone”

Bernard of Besse Friar Minor and chronicler, a native of Aquitaine, date of birth uncertain; he belonged to the custody of Cahors and was secretary to St. Bonaventure. He took up the pen after the Seraphic Doctor, he tells us, to gather the ears the latter had dropped from his sheaf, lest anything of so … Continue reading “Bernard of Besse”

Bernard Of Auvergne a French theologian and preacher of the Dominican order, a native of Gannat, lived in the latter half of the 13th century. His principal works are, Lecturce super Libros Sententiarum : Contra Dicta Henrici de Gandano, guibus Impugnat S. Thomam: Contra Godefr. de Fontibus: Contra Jacobum de Viterbio Eremitam, eadem de Causa: … Continue reading “Bernard Of Auvergne”

Bernard Of Arras a French theologian of the Capuchin order, lived in the early half of the 18th century., His principal works are, Le Grand Commandement de la Loi, expose selon les Principes de Saint Thomas (Paris, 1734): L’Ordre de l’Eglise, selon Saint Thomas (ibid. 1735): Le Ministire de Absolution, selon Saint Thomas (ibid. 1740). … Continue reading “Bernard Of Arras”

Bernard Of Augsburg a German chronicler and theologian, lived in the latter half of the 17th century. He wrote, Exegesis Rerum Augustanarum quce suo Tempore ab 1646 in Urbe Augustana Contigerunt (Augsburg, 1653): Scala Coli,. Gradibus Piarum Meditationum Distincta (ibid. 1662). See Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Bernard, Nicholas D.D an eminent English divine of the 17th century, was educated at Cambridge, and received the degree of M. A. from Oxford University, July 15, 1628. He became chaplain to archbishop Usher in 1626, and soon after, by his favor, dean of Ardagh. In 1642 he returned to England and became rector of … Continue reading “Bernard, Nicholas D.D”

Bernard, Jean a French Dominican preacher, was born in 1553 at Linicourt, near Bapaume, and died in 1620. He was the author of several ascetic treatises. The lovers of books value a work which he culled from various authors, entitled, Le Fouet Divindes Jureurs, Parjureurs et Blasphemateurs du Tres-saint Nom de Dieu, etc. (Douai, 1608). … Continue reading “Bernard, Jean”

Bernard, Jacques a Reformed minister of France, was born at Nions, in Dauphine, September I, 1658, and died April 27, 1718. His father, who was a Reformed minister, sent him to Geneva to pursue his theological studies. On his return he was himself ordained minister, and preached publicly, notwithstanding the prohibitive laws. He was soon … Continue reading “Bernard, Jacques”

Bernard Guidonis Inquisitor of Toulouse against the Albigenses and Bishop of Lodève, b. at Royères (Limousin) in 1261, d. at Lauroux (Hérault), 30 December, 1331. He was one of the most prolific writers of the Middle Ages. He entered the Dominican Convent at Limoges, and made his profession in 1280. Ten Years later he was … Continue reading “Bernard Guidonis”

Bernard, Hermann Hedwig was born of Jewish parents at Uman in Russia, in 1785. In 1830 he was appointed teacher of languages at Cambridge, England,. and died Nov. 15, 1857. He is the author of The Main Principles of the Creed and Ethics of the Jews Exhibited in Selections from the Yad Hachazakah of Maimonides, … Continue reading “Bernard, Hermann Hedwig”