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Bahmangeh in Persian mythology, is the great festival which is celebrated in honor of Bahman (q.v.) with great pomp on the second day of the second month of winter. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Bahman in Persian mythology, was, after Ormuzd, the first created of the seven Amshaspands, chief and protector of the rest, the king of light and genius of good-will. Every second day of every month, and the entire second month of winter, are sacred to him. When Ahriman and Ormuzd shall combat for the possession of … Continue reading “Bahman”

Bahil, Matthias a Hungarian theologian, who lived near the latter half of the 18th century, translated the work of Cyprian upon the origin and progressive march of the papacy in Bohemia, for which he was persecuted. Being obliged to leave Hungary, he went to Bieg, where he published his history and trials under the title … Continue reading “Bahil, Matthias”

Bahia (Portugese: bay) So Salvador da Bahia de Todos os Santos City, capital of the state of the same name, Brazil. Thome de Sousa, first governor of Brazil, arrived at Bahia in 1549 with six Jesuits, the first to come to the New World, and two days later the first Mass was said there. In … Continue reading “Bahia”

Bahed is the name of a fast in the Ethiopic calendar, observed on Ter 10 =Jan. 5. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Bahat SEE MARBLE. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Baharumite, The Baha’rumite, The. See Bahurim. Fuente: Smith’s Bible Dictionary

Baharumite, Barhumite ba-harum-t; bar-humt (1Ch 11:33; 2Sa 23:31): A native of BAHURIM (which see). Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Baharumite, Barhumite [Baharu’mite, Barhu’mite] Designation of Azmaveth, one of David’s thirty valiant men. 2Sa 23:31; 1Ch 11:33. Fuente: Concise Bible Dictionary

Baharumite (Heb. with the art. hab-Bacharumi’, ; Sept. v. r. ), an epithet of Azmaveth, one of David’s warriors (1Ch 11:33); doubtless as being a native of BAHURIM SEE BAHURIM (q.v.). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Baharumite BAHARUMITE.See Bahurim. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible

Bahamas Colony of the British Empire , in the British West Indies, administered by a governor and commander-in-chief, assisted by an executive council, a legislative council, and a representative assembly; area, 4,404 square miles. The first time a Catholic priest visited the Bahamas was in 1845 when Father Duquesney sojourned six weeks at Nassau and … Continue reading “Bahamas”