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Barber (, gallab’). Son of man, take thee a sharp knife, take thee a barber’s razor, and cause it to pass upon thine head and upon thy beard (Eze 5:1). Shaving the head was customary among the Jews as an act of mourning. SEE GRIEF. Sometimes, for the same reason, the hair of the beard … Continue reading “Barber”

Barbelo one of the chief female aeons of the Gnostics, especially of the Nicolaites and the Borborians, the mother of every thing living. She lived with the father of the universe and with Christ in the eighth heaven. Hence the surname Barbelites, which was given to the Gnostics. SEE GNOSTICISM. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological … Continue reading “Barbelo”

Barbelites was one of the names given to certain Ophitic Gnostics (Epiph. i, 85 B), taken from Barbelo, a personage in their mythology. Theoderet (Hist. Eccl. i, 13) calls them Barbeliotoe, apparently on no independent authority. The common text of Irenaeus (p. 107) speaks of multitudo Gnosticorumn Barbelo; but Mr. Harvey reasonably suggests that Barbelo … Continue reading “Barbelites”

Barbelin, Felix Joseph (1808 -1869 ) Jesuit, called the Apostle of Philadelphia, born Lunville, France ; died Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He labored in Philadelphia nearly 30 years, founding Saint Joseph’s Hospital and establishing sodalities for men, women, and children. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Barbelin, Felix-Joseph Styled the “apostle of Philadelphia”, b. at Luneville, Province of Alsace, … Continue reading “Barbelin, Felix-Joseph”

Barbed Irons Irons shaped like a harpoon, that will enter the flesh easily but which cannot be withdrawn. God, to show His wisdom and power to Job, speaks of the leviathan, or crocodile, into which barbed irons have no entrance. Job 41:7. Fuente: Concise Bible Dictionary

Barbe, Philippe a Roman Catholic minister, was born at London in 1723 of French parentage. Having studied at the College of Lottis the Great at Paris, he took holy orders. He was shortly after called to the head of the College of Longres, and afterwards to that of Chaumont. Being recalled to Paris in 1785, … Continue reading “Barbe, Philippe”

Barbe the name given to a pastor among the ancient Waldenses (q.v.). SEE BARBETS. Barbe a Flemish engraver, was born at Antwerp about 1585, and probably studied under the Wierixes. He visited Italy and became, proficient in drawing. The following are some of his best prints: The Annunciation: The Nativity: The Virgin Mary and St. … Continue reading “Barbe”

Barbauld, Rochemont an English dissenting minister, was born of French parents in England in 1748. He received the rudiments of his education at home; was intended by his father for the Church of England, though educated at the Dissenting Academy at Warrington to avoid the expense, and hazard to the morals, of a university education, … Continue reading “Barbauld, Rochemont”

Barbauld, Mrs. Anna Letitia an eminent Christian writer of hymns, was born at Kibworth, Leicester, England, June 20, 1743. She was the daughter of Rev. John Aikin, LL.D., who for several years had charge of a flourishing academy. Her brother, John Aikin, M.D., like his sister, was a distinguished author. His sister early developed remarkable … Continue reading “Barbauld, Mrs. Anna Letitia”

Barbatus was a surname of the Asiatic Bacchus among the Romans, because here he appeared manly, dressed and bearded, much different from his usual youthful appearance. Barbatus ST., bishop of Benevento, was born about the end of the year 603. In his youth he was employed in preaching, and was made curate of the Church … Continue reading “Barbatus”