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Belvedere Ferdinando an Italian theologian of the Franciscan order in the Marche d’Ancona, who lived in the early half of the 17th century, wrote, Simbolice Conclusioni (Ancona, 1628): Discorsi Morali sui Precetti di Pittagora (Iesi, 1641). See Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Belus, Temple of belus. See BABEL. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Belus (). 1. According to classical mythology, a son of Poseidon by Libya or Eurynome. He was twin brother of Agenor, and father of AEgyptus and Danaus. He was believed to be the ancestral hero and national divinity of several Eastern nations, from which the legends about him were transplanted to Greece, and became mixed … Continue reading “Belus”

Beluomo, Gotard an Italian theologian of the Jesuit order, a native of Castiglione, who lived in the early half of the 17th century, wrote, Microcosmus Immobilis seu Compendium Universse Philosophice (Mantua, 1655): Initium Sapientice. Considerazioniper la Salute dell’ Anima (Bologna, 1660): Le Fiamme del Sanluario, osia Affetti Particolari nelle Meditazioni della Passione di G. C. … Continue reading “Beluomo, Gotard”

Beluomo (Or Belomo), Angelo an Italian theologian, who lived at Rocca-Contrada about 1625, wrote Theorica Justitice Aphorismis Comnprobata (Firmi, 1625). See Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Beltrand Hernando Domingo a Spanish Jesuit sculptor and architect, was born at Vittoria, in Biscay, about 1500, and studied in Italy, where he became so skilful that Palomino Velasco did not hesitate to place him above the most famous artists of his time. He formed his style by studying Michael Angelo; and many statues of … Continue reading “Beltrand Hernando Domingo”

Beltran, Luis, Saint Confessor (1526-81), Apostle of South America, born Valencia, Spain, 1526; died there 1581. He joined the Dominican Order , 1544, was ordained 1547, and for 30 years served as master of the novices. He exhibited heroic charity during the plague of 1557. An eloquent preacher, inspired with the hope of martyrdom , … Continue reading “Beltran, Luis, Saint”

Belton James S a minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church South, was born in Newbury District, S. C., Sept. 7, 1833. He was converted in 1850; licensed to preach in the year following; graduated at Lagralnge College in 1852; and in the latter part of the same year joined the Tennessee Conference, and was transferred … Continue reading “Belton James S”

Beltis (or Belat) in Babylonian mythology, was the sister and consort of the deity Bel. She was the goddess of war as well as of nature, and was called the Mother of the Gods. According to Herodotus, every woman living in Babylon was compelled to prostitute herself to a stranger in the Temple of Beltis … Continue reading “Beltis (or Belat)”

Belteshazzar (Heb. Belteshatstsar’, , Bel’s prince, that is, whom Bel favors; Sept. ), the Chaldee or Assyrio-Babylonish name, given to Daniel at the court of Nebuchadnezzar, in Babylon (Dan 1:7, etc). SEE DANIEL. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Belteshazzar Beltis protect the king!, the Chaldee name given to Daniel by Nebuchadnezzar (Dan. … Continue reading “Belteshazzar”