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Berentz Christian a German Reformed minister, was born at Baltimore, Md., in 1794. He was licensed to preach and ordained in 1829. In 1830 he was located at Johnstown, Cambria Co., Pa., where he labored until 1842, and then removed to Hillsborough, Highland Co., O. After a few years he went to Grandview, O., where … Continue reading “Berentz Christian”

Berent Simon a German theologian of the Jesuit order, was born in Prussia about 1585. He became confessor of prince Alexander of Bologna, and accompanied him in his travels in Germany and Italy. He had also a knowledge of music. He died in Brunsberg, May 16, 1649, leaving Opera duo l’ Musicalia Litaniarzum de Nonzine … Continue reading “Berent Simon”

Berenice, Bernice (Act 25:13; Act 25:23; Act 26:30) Berenice, eldest daughter of Herod Agrippa i., was born in a.d. 28, and early betrothed to Marcus, son of Alexander who was alabarch at Alexandria. On the death of Marcus, Berenice was given by her father to his brother and her uncle, Herod, king of Chalcis, in … Continue reading “Berenice, Bernice”

Berenice A titular see of Egypt which was situated at the end of Major Syrtis where Bengazi stands to-day. Its old name was Euhesperides, or Hesperides, for which Ptolemy III Evergetes substituted Berenice in honour of his wife (Droysen, Geschichte des Hellenismus, III, 2, 331). Like the other cities of Cyrenaica, it had received a … Continue reading “Berenice”

Berenguer Pedro Juan Morales a Spanish theologian who lived at Valencia in the early half of the 17th century, wrote Universal Explicacion de los Mysterios de Nuestra Santa Fe (Valencia. 1608). See Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Berengosius abbot of St. Maximin of Treves, who lived at the commencement of the 12th century, wrote De Laudibus et Invention. Sanctce Crucis, de Mysterio Ligni Dominici. These sermons were published in the Biblioth. Patrum, vol. 11 (Lyons, 1677). The commentary upon the Apocalypse which was found under the guise of anonymous at the end … Continue reading “Berengosius”

Berenger Raymond a native of Dauphiny, celebrated grand-master of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, rendered himself illustrious by his valor, and was raised to the dignity of grand-master in 1365. In concert with the king of Cyprus, he destroyed the Egyptian privateers that infested the sea in the vicinity of the islands of … Continue reading “Berenger Raymond”

Berengarius or Berenger archdeacon of Angers, was born at Tours in the year A.D. 998, and studied first in the school of St. Martin, and subsequently at Chartres, under the celebrated Fulbert. Upon his death Berenger left Chartres and returned to Tours, where he taught publicly at St. Martin’s. He very early manifested a liberal … Continue reading “Berengarius or Berenger”

Berengarius of Tours Theologian, born Tours, France , 999 ; died isle of Saint Cosme, 1088 . Educated at Chartres under Fulbert, he became director in 1029 of the school of Saint Martin of Tours, and in 1039 Archdeacon of Angers. His teaching concerning the Holy Eucharist was attacked by Hugues of Langres, but he … Continue reading “Berengarius of Tours”

BERENGARIANS A denomination, in the eleventh century, which adhered to the opinions of Berengarius, who asserted that the bread and wine in the Lord’s Supper are not really and essentially, but figuratively changed into the body and blood of Christ. His followers were divided in opinion as to the Eucharist. Some allowed them to be … Continue reading “Berengarians”