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Bengtsson, Jouml;ns Oxenstjerna (JOANNES BENEDICTI). Archbishop of Upsala, Sweden, b. 1417; d. in 1467. He was a member of the illustrious Oxenstjerna family, various representatives of which had already become prominent in the public life of Sweden. At the time of his appointment to the archbishopric (1448) Bengtsson was archpriest of the chapter of Upsala. … Continue reading “Bengtsson, Jouml;ns Oxenstjerna”

Bengtson Johann archbishop of Upsal, was born in Sweden in 1417. He took the part of Christian of Oldenburg against Charles Canutson Bonde, proclaimed king under the name of Charles VIII, collected troops, fought against Charles, who withdrew to Dantzig, and obtained a bull of the pope in order to hold the reins of government … Continue reading “Bengtson Johann”

Benger Johann Michael, D.D a Roman Catholic theologian of Germany, was born in 1823 at Bockum, near Crefeld. In 1845 he was made priest and chaplain at Erkelenz; in 1847 he was appointed cathedral vicar and secretary to the archbishop Geissel at Cologne, and in 1848 professor at the clerical seminary there. In 1854 he … Continue reading “Benger Johann Michael, D.D”

Bengel, Johann Albrecht a German theologian of profound critical judgment, extensive learning, and solid piety. He was born June 24,1687, at Winnenden, Wurtemberg, where his father was pastor; and from him the boy received his early education. After the death of his father he was received into his tutor’s house; and from 1699 to 1703 … Continue reading “Bengel, Johann Albrecht”

Bengel, Ernst Gottlieb von a Protestant theologian of Germany, was born Nov. 3, 1769, at Zavelstein, near Calw. He studied at Tubingen, and in 1792 was appointed assistant librarian at the theological seminary in that place. From 1792 he travelled in Germany for literary purposes, and in 1800 he was appointed deacon at Marbach. In … Continue reading “Bengel, Ernst Gottlieb von”

Bengel, Ernst a Protestant theologian of Germany, was born March 12, 1735, at Denkendorf. For some time deacon at Tubingen, he was appointed in 1786 superintendent and preacher there, and died April 1, 1793. He wrote, Kurze Abhandlung uber John 5, 7 (Tubingen, 1772): Chronologische Harmonie-Tajel uber die evangelische und apostolische Geschichte nach den Grundsdtzen … Continue reading “Bengel, Ernst”

Bengali Version Of The Scriptures Among the Indian daughters of the Sanscrit none, except the Pali, approach so nearly the parent stock as the Bengali; and as for style and grammar, it bears the same relation to the Sanscrit as the Italian does to Latin. The commencement of the first Bengali version of the Scriptures … Continue reading “Bengali Version Of The Scriptures”

Benga Version Of The Holy Scriptures The Benga is an African dialect, spoken by a people south of the Congo River. The gospels were originally translated each by a different missionary. Matthew was published by the Presbyterian Board in 1858, and the remaining gospels and the Acts by the American Bible Society at subsequent dates. … Continue reading “Benga Version Of The Holy Scriptures”

Benfey Theodore a German Orientalist, was born of Jewish parentage, Jan. 28, 1809, at Norten, near Gottingen. He was educated at the gymnasium at Gottin gen; studied in the universities of Gottingen and Munich; and was appointed professor at Gottingen in 1834, where he worked and lectured till his death, June 26, 1881. In Theodore … Continue reading “Benfey Theodore”

Benezet, or Benedet, St born at Hermillion; a shepherd. The popes, during their residence at Avignon, authorized his worship. Benezet is said to have been directed by inspiration to proceed to the bishop of Avignon, in September, 1176, and tell him that his mission was to build the bridge of that city over the Rhone. … Continue reading “Benezet, or Benedet, St”