Biblia

Baodan

Baodan king of Ireland, lived in the 6th century. He ascended the throne about 565, was removed by Colman, son of Dermod, and, vanquished and pursued, he took refuge in a monastery governed by Columba, who afterwards became a Pictish disciple. But even here he was pursued and massacred. Columba, indignant at the violation of … Continue reading “Baodan”

Banuas

Banuas (, Vulg. Bamis), a name of a Levite occurring in the lists of those who returned from captivity (1Es 5:26); this, with the following name, answers to HODAVIAH SEE HODAVIAH (q.v.) or Hodevah in the parallel lists of Ezra (2. 40) and Nehemiah (7. 43). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Banuas … Continue reading “Banuas”

Bantilde;ez, Domingo

Bantilde;ez, Domingo (Originally and more properly VAÑEZ and sometimes, but erroneously, IBAÑEZ). A Spanish Dominican theologian, b. 29 February, 1528, at Medina del Campo, Old Castile; d. there 22 October, 1604. The qualifying Mondragonensis, attached to his name, seems to be a patronymic after his father John Bañez of Mondragon, Guipuscoa. At fifteen he began … Continue reading “Bantilde;ez, Domingo”

Bantes Pagnino

Bantes Pagnino Also known as Xantes Pagnino. Born 1470; died 1541. A leading philologist of his day. Taught the Oriental languages, and wrote numerous works treating of Sacred Scripture, Greek, and Hebrew. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Banquets

Banquets Both social and religious. At the three great religious feasts, when all the males appeared before Jehovah, the family had its feast, of which the stranger, the fatherless, and the widow had their share (Deu 16:11). Sacrifices were accompanied by a feast (Exo 34:15; Jdg 16:23-25). The “lovefeasts” of the early Christians sprung from … Continue reading “Banquets”

Banqueting House

Banqueting House Lit. ‘house of wine,’ Son 2:4; used figuratively for the house of delights to which the Bridegroom brings the bride. Fuente: Concise Bible Dictionary

Banquet

Banquet On occasions of ceremony the company were invited a considerable time previous; and on the day and at the hour appointed, an express by one or more servants, according to the number and distance of the expected guests, was dispatched to announce that the preparations were completed, and that their presence was looked for … Continue reading “Banquet”