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Banck, Nicolaus von a German theologian who lived in the latter half of the 17th century, was of the Dominican Order, and performed various functions, among others those of rector of the general studies at Gratz. He wrote, Solenniores Assertiones Theologicce ex Universa Summa D. Thoman Depromptoe (Salzburg, 1687). See Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Gen., s.v. … Continue reading “Banck, Nicolaus von”

Banchin an Augustine monk of London, who lived in the early part of the 14th century, assisted in the Council at London against Wycliffe in 1332, and wrote, Contra Positiones Wicliffi: Determinationes Varice, etc. See Landon, Eccles. Dict. s.v.; Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Banchi, Serafino an Italian Dominican, was born at Florence near the middle of the 16th century. A protege of Catherine de’ Medici, he went to France while very young, and this was his adopted country. In 1593 he denounced the project of Barriere of assassinating Henry IV, and refused the archbishopric of Angouleme. He died … Continue reading “Banchi, Serafino”

Bancel, Louis Born at Valence, 1628; died at Avignon, 1685. When very young he entered the Dominican Order at Avignon. Even before his ordination to the priesthood he was appointed lector of philosophy. He afterwards taught theology at Avignon. He was remarkable for his subtle intellect and prodigious memory. He was the first to receive … Continue reading “Bancel, Louis”

Banban In Irish hagiology there are several Banbans given. (1.) Two of these are probably the same person, Banban the Wise, attached to separate days, May 1 and 9. Colgan (Tr. Thaum. p. 176) is of the opinion that the Bambanum to whom St. Patrick committed the Domnach Mor, or large basilica in Magh-Sleacht, was … Continue reading “Banban”

Banausic (Gr. banausos) Vulgar; illiberal; applied particularly to arts, sciences, or occupations that deform the body or the mind. –G.R.M. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Banaias (A. V. Benaiah; Kenrick, Banaiah; Heb. bnyhw, also bnyh, “Jehovah hath built up”–Gesenius; Gr. Banaías, Banaía; Lat. Banaias, Banaia). The name of several men mentioned in the Bible. The orthography varies, but the component elements of the various forms are the same. The most famous of all who bore the name was “the son … Continue reading “Banaias”

Bana (the word), the name given in common conversation to the sacred writings of the Buddhists; the books in which the writings are contained are called Bana -Pot, and the structure in which the truth is preached or explained is called the Bana-Maduwa. The praises of the Bana are a favorite subject with the native … Continue reading “Bana”

Ban (bannus, bannum), in ancient jurisprudence, a declaration, especially a declaration of outlawry; in ecclesiastical law, a declaration of excommunication (q.v.). According to the canon law of the Roman Church the authority to decree the ban lies in the pope for the whole church, in the bishop for his diocese, in the apostolic legate for … Continue reading “Ban”

Bampton Lectures a course of eight sermons preached annually at the University of Oxford, under the will of the Rev. John Bampton, canon of Salisbury, who died in 1751. According to the directions in his will, they are to be preached upon any of the following subjects: To confirm and establish the Christian faith, and … Continue reading “Bampton Lectures”