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Belfield James F an English Wesleyan minister, was born in Manchester, Sept. 30, 1843. He united with the society in early life; was educated at Wesley College, Sheffiell, during the governorship of that institution by Dr. Waddy; entered the ministry in 1864; and died at Rugeley, Stafford, July 19, 1879. He was conscientious and devout. … Continue reading “Belfield James F”

Belfast Society is noted in the history of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland for its having intensely agitated the Church for many years upon the question of subscription to the Westminster Confession of Faith. It had its origin with Reverend John Abernethy, Jr., who became minister at Antrim in 1703. He was a diligent student, … Continue reading “Belfast Society”

Belenus (Or Belnus, Belis) was the surname of Apollo on two inscriptions at Aquileja. The name is perhaps related to the Cretian-Pamphylian Abelius; also to the Gallic Abellis, and to the Laconian word Bela, brightness, sun’s brightness. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Belemus (), one of the Samaritans who wrote hostile letters to the Persian king concerning the returned Jews (1Es 2:16); evidently the BISHLAM SEE BISHLAM (q.v.) of the genuine text (Ezr 4:7). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Belemus, BELEMUS, 1Es 2:16 (16, LXX [Note: Septuagint.] ).See Bishlam. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the … Continue reading “Belemus”

Belem do Paraacute;, Archdiocese of In South America, formerly (after 4 March, 1719) a suffragan diocese of Bahia (San Salvador), but raised to metropolitan rank 3 May, 1906. The city of Belem is the capital of the Brazilian State of Pará, and is situated on the Bay of Guajara, in the richest rubber and coffee … Continue reading “Belem do Paraacute;, Archdiocese of”

Belelli Fulgencio SEE BELLELLI. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Belejambe Pierre a modern French engraver, was born at Rouen in 1752. He executed some fancy subjects, and a few prints for the collection of the Palais Royal. Among others are the following: The Circumcision; The Adoration of the Magi; and The Holy Family. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Belden, William (1) a Congregational minister, was born at Wilton, Conn., July 16, 1781. He first studied law, and was for a short time engaged in practice in Norwalk. He soon left this, and prepared himself for the ministry of the Gospel. In October, 1812, he was settled as pastor of the Congregational Church in … Continue reading “Belden, William (2)”

Beldagon a form of the deity or demiurgus Bel, as the creator of life from the waters. He was represented as a divine being, half man and half fish, and he was practically the same deity as Oannes, or Dagon (q.v.) Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Belchiam, Venerable Thomas A Franciscan martyr in the reign of Henry VIII, date of birth uncertain; d. 3 August 1537. He boldly opposed the king’s first divorces and denounced the tyrant as a heretic. He wrote a book addressed to his brethren, beginning with the text: “They that wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses,” … Continue reading “Belchiam, Venerable Thomas”