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Benzelius Eric a learned Swedish prelate, son of one who bore the same name, was born at Upsal in 1675. He was well versed in theology, languages, antiquities, and history. Returning from his travels in the principal countries of Europe, he became successively professor of theology, bishop of Gothenburg, of Linkoping, and archbishop of Upsal, … Continue reading “Benzelius Eric”

Benzel, Jacob a Swedish theologian, was born Feb. 25, 1683, at Upsal, where he also pursued his theological studies. In 1718 he was appointed professor of theology at Lund, and was made in 1725 doctor of divinity; in 1731 he became bishop of Gothenburg, and in 174 archbishop of Sweden and Finland. He died June … Continue reading “Benzel, Jacob”

Benzel, Henry a prominent Swedish theologian, was born at Strengnas, Aug. 7, 1689. Having studied at Upsal and Altorf, he was in 1719 appointed professor of philosophy at Lund, was made in 1729 professor of Oriental languages, and in 1732 professor and doctor of theology. In 1738 he was appointed provost of Lund, and in … Continue reading “Benzel, Henry”

Benzel, Erich a prominent Swedish theologian, was born in 1642 at Benzeby; became in 1665 Professor of History and Ethics, and in 1666 Professor of Theology, at Upsala; in 1677 bishop of Stregnas, and in 1700 archbishop of Upsala, where he died in 1709. He wrote, among other works, Breviarium historiae ecclesiasticae V. et N. … Continue reading “Benzel, Erich”

Benvenuto Giovanni Battista (called L’Ortolano), an Italian painter, was born at Ferrara about 1490, and studied a few years in his native city, after which he visited Bologna and became a pupil of Bartolomeo Bagnacavallo. One of his best pictures is the Virgin and Infant, with saints, in the Church of St. Niccolo, 1520; in … Continue reading “Benvenuto Giovanni Battista”

Benvenuto Cellini (1500-1571) Goldsmith and worker in bronze, born Florence; died there. He worked exclusively as a goldsmith, the leading one of his day, until he visited the court of Francis I, in 1537 , when he began casting bronze statues. His masterpiece is the colossal “Perseus” of the Loggia dei Lanzi in Florence, executed … Continue reading “Benvenuto Cellini”

Benveniste a name common to a number of Jewish writers, of whom we mention the following. SEE BENBENISTA. 1. CHAJIM, rabbi at Smyrna, was born in 1600 at Constantinople, and died in 1673. He is the author of 8 , an extensive commentary on the Arba Turim of Jacob ben-Asheri (q.v.), published at Constantinople and … Continue reading “Benveniste”

Benus an abbot among the monks of Tabenna, in the 4th century. He was famed for his gentleness (Palladius, Hist. Laus. 49; Ruffinus de Mon. 2; Sozomen, Hist. 6 28; Niceph. Hist. 11:34). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Benton, William Austin a Congregational minister, was born at Tolland, Conn., Oct. 11, 1817. He spent two years in Williams College, and entered Yale in 1841. After graduation he taught for a time, and then began his theological course in the seminary in East Windsor, where he remained until 1846. Having given himself to the … Continue reading “Benton, William Austin”

Benton, Sanford a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born at Tolland, Conn., July 12, 1807. He was converted in early life, and in 1830 entered the New England Conference. From this time he devoted his time and talents to the work of soul-saving with a zeal and constancy rarely surpassed, until his decease, Nov. 25, 1862. … Continue reading “Benton, Sanford”