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Benazie (Lat. Benasius), BERNARD DE LA, a French theologian, was born at Agen in 1634, and died there April 5, 1723, as canon of the Church. He.wrote a large number of antiquarian works, for which see Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Benavides, Fray Alonzo (Benavidez) Archbishop of Goa in the Portuguese Indies. Although a prelate of high rank, the life of Fray Alonzo de Benavides is very imperfectly known, He was born on the Island of San Miguel, professed in the Franciscan convent of Mexico in 1603, and, after acting as master of novices at the … Continue reading “Benavides, Fray Alonzo”

Benatura is an Italian term for a Holy-water Stoup (q.v.). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Benat Allah (daughters of God), in ancient Arabian mythology, was the name of a multitude of inferior deities of the feminine gender. Their characteristics are not certainly known. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Benary Ferdinand a Protestant theologian and Orientalist of Germany, was born of Jewish parentage, March 22, 1805, at Cassel. He studied Oriental languages at Halle under Gesenius. In 1829 he joined the Christian Church, and in 1835 received the degree of doctor of divinity at the Halle University in consideration of his work De Hebrceorum … Continue reading “Benary Ferdinand”

Benares the holy city of the Hindus, is the ecclesiastical metropolis of India, and the resort of pilgrims from all quarters. It is situated on the north bank of the river Ganges, in the province of Allahabad and presidency of Bengal. It may be said to form the grand depository of the religion and learning … Continue reading “Benares”

Benard Dominique Laurent a French ecclesiastic and theologian, was born at Nevers in 1573. Having become prior of the College of Cluny, he wished to revive the order of St. Benedict, which shortly after led to his conceiving the idea of a model congregation, of which Louis XIII confided to him the direction. Thus was … Continue reading “Benard Dominique Laurent”

Benan Hasha in Oriental mythology (the society of God). The Arabians understand by this all the deities which they worshipped previous to the founding of Islam by Mohammed. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Benammi [Ben-am’mi] Name signifying ‘son of my people,’ given to the son of Lot’s daughter: he was father of the Ammonites. Gen 19:38. Fuente: Concise Bible Dictionary Benammi Son of Lot. Gen 19:38 Fuente: Nave’s Topical Bible

BENAIAH Son of Jehoiada, and commander of David’s bodyguards. Several instances of his rare bravery are recorded, 2Sa 8:18 2Sa 23:20-23 . He adhered to Solomon when some favored the pretensions of Adonijah, slew Joab at the command of Solomon, and was made general of the army in his stead, 1Ki 1:36 2:29-35. Fuente: American … Continue reading “BENAIAH”