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Bensley John an English Methodist preacher, a native of Norwich, was born Dec. 17, 1806. Brought up by his Methodist parents to love God, he was converted at fifteen, and soon afterwards was made a local preacher. He continued among the Wesleyans till the Warrenite disruption in 1834. when he united with the New Connection, … Continue reading “Bensley John”

Bensi Bernardo an Italian theologian of the Jesuit order, was born at Venice, July 16, 1688. He was for a long time professor of ethics at Venice, and died in 1760. His principal works are, Praxis Tribunalis Conscientice (Bologna, 1742): Dissertatio de Casibus Reservatis (Venice, 1743). This last work made quite a sensation, and the … Continue reading “Bensi Bernardo”

Benser Theodor a Lutheran minister, was born at Uelzen, in Hanover, July 9, 1848. He received his early education at a German gymnasium, came to this country in 1869, and after completing his academical studies at Watertown, Wis., he entered the theological seminary at St. Louis, Mo. In 1873 he accepted a call to Springfield, … Continue reading “Benser Theodor”

Bensaiten in Japanese mythology, is the goddess of flowers and fruits, whose cherry- festivals are celebrated with plays, feasts, and dances, lasting a number of days. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Benoni BENONI.See Benjamin. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Benoni [Ben-o’ni] See BENJAMIN. Fuente: Concise Bible Dictionary

Benon Ben’on. Num 32:3. See Beth-Baalmeon. Compare Num 32:38. Fuente: Smith’s Bible Dictionary

Benoit or Benedict, Rene curate of the church of St. Eustache at Paris, was born near Angers in 1521. In 1566 he distinguished himself by a French translation of the Bible, published in that year at Paris in fol., and in 1588 in 2 vols. 4to. He was accused of having pretended to make his … Continue reading “Benoit or Benedict, Rene”

Benoit, Michel (1715 -1774 ) Jesuit scientist, born Autun, France ; died Peking, China. After completing his astronomical studies at Paris, he was sent to the Chinese mission, and appointed by the emperor to design and execute a system of decorative fountains in the royal gardens. He made a large map of the world, and … Continue reading “Benoit Michel”

Benoit, Jean (1) a French theologian, native of Evreux, entered the Dominican order about 1510, and afterwards taught, with great success, theology at Paris. Being appointed priest of the Valley of Ecoliers by Henry II, he introduced a new course of discipline. He was a distinguished mathematician and architect, and assisted, it is said, in … Continue reading “Benoit, Jean (2)”

Benoit, Elie a Protestant French theologian, was born at Paris on Jan. 20,1640. Having studied theology at Paris and Montauban, he became, in 1665, minister at Alencon. Here he had repeatedly theological disputations with Roman Catholic priests, especially the Jesuit La Rue, who tried to excite the mob against the Protestants. In consequence of the … Continue reading “Benoit, Elie”