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Badin, Stephen Theodore (1768 -1853 ) Pioneer missionary in Kentucky, born Orlans, France ; died Cincinnati, Ohio. He entered the Sulpician Seminary at Orlans, completing his studies in America, where he was ordained, the first in the United States, 25 May 1793 . Appointed to the Kentucky mission, he labored for many years, forming congregations … Continue reading “Badin, Stephen Theodore”

Badile, Giovanni Antonio an Italian historical and portrait painter, was born at Verona in 1480. He is said to have been the first Veronese painter who divested himself entirely of the Gothic manner. His principal pictures are, The Raising of Lazarus, in the Church of San Bernardino, and The Virgin and Infant in the Clouds, … Continue reading “Badile, Giovanni Antonio”

Badier, Jean Etienne a French Benedictine and theologian, was born in 1650. Having entered the order, he successfully taught theology and philosophy at the Abbey of St. Denis. He afterwards became prior successively of St. Julien, of Tours, and of Corbie. He died in 1719. He wrote De la Sainteth de l’Etat Monastique, ou lon … Continue reading “Badier, Jean Etienne”

Badiat Al-Jin in Persian mythology, ” the wilderness of the daemons.” The spirits to whom God intrusted the rulership of the world are called in. They drew upon themselves his anger, and were banished to the wilderness (badiat). From jin we have Jinstan, “kingdom of the spirits.” Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Badiali, Alessandro an Italian painter and engraver, was born at Bologna, and died about 1626, or according to others in 1643. He studied under Flaminio Tarri, and painted several pictures for the churches and public edifices at Bologna. The following are a few of his principal works: The Virgin Mary Seated with the Infant Jesus … Continue reading “Badiali, Alessandro”

Badia, Tommaso Cardinal, author, papal legate, born at Modena, 1483; died at Rome, 6 September, 1547. He entered the Dominican Order in his native city, soon excelled all his brethren in learning, and taught theology successively at Ferrara, Venice, and Rome. When Sylvester de Prierias was sent on a mission to the princes of Italy, … Continue reading “Badia, Tommaso”

Badia, Carlo Francesco an Italian preacher, was born at Ancona, June 20, 1675. He preached in the principal cities of Italy, and was appointed, in 1730, president of the University of Turin, where he died May 8, 1751. He wrote, Prediche Quaresimali (Turin and Venice, 1749):-Panegirici, Ragionamenti ed Orazioni Diverse (Venice, 1750). See Hoefer, Nouv. … Continue reading “Badia, Carlo Francesco”

Badgers’ Skins BADGERS SKINS.Mentioned (in AV [Note: Authorized Version.] ) as the upper covering of the Tabernacle, etc. (Exo 25:5; Exo 26:14 etc.), and materials for making sandals (Eze 16:10). It is almost certain the word tahash is mistranslated badger, as badgers, though found in Southern Palestine, are not common enough, nor are their skins … Continue reading “BADGERS’ SKINS”

Badgers Badgers’ Skins. Exo 25:5; Eze 16:10 A V.:but the R. V. reads “seal-skins” (“porpoise-skin,” in the margin) in both cases. The true badger is rare, if known, in Arabia. It is believed that the skins meant were those of such marine animals.as the dolphin, dugong, porpoise, and seal. Fuente: People’s Dictionary of the Bible

Badger, Stephen a Congregational minister, was born at Charlestown, Mass., in 1725. He graduated at Harvard College in 1747, and spent his life as a missionary among the Indians at Natick, Mass., where he was ordained March 27, 1753. The fifth volume of the Massachusetts Historical Collections contains an article concerning the American Indians, and … Continue reading “Badger, Stephen”