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Badajoz (Pacensis.) The Latin name Pax, or Civitas Pacensis, was given to this district because it was thought to be the Pax Julia or Pax Augusta of the Romans. But it is now certain that the Pax of the Roman period is the city of Beja, in Portugal, not far from Badajoz, and that the … Continue reading “Badajoz”

Badai was the name of a Tartar tribe, of whom nothing more is known save that they worshipped the sun or a piece of red cloth suspended in the air. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Bad Company See Company, Evil Company, Evil Fuente: Nave’s Topical Bible

Bad SEE LINEN. Bad the name of an angel or genius who, according to the tradition of the Magi, presides over the winds. He also superintends every event which happens oi the twenty-second of each month in the Persian year. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Bad indicates the lack in a person … Continue reading “Bad”

Bacurdus was a Celtic local deity, whose name was among the inscriptions found in the city of Cologne, but of whom nothing further is known. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Bacularii a sect of Anabaptists which sprung up in 1528, and was so called because its members believed that it was a sin to carry any other arms than a stick (baculus); and that it was forbidden to Christians to resist violence by violence, because our Lord orders him who is smitten on one cheek … Continue reading “Bacularii”

Bactashites a sect of Mohammedan monks among the Turks, whose name is derived from their founder, Bactash. They wear white caps of different pieces, with turbans of wool twisted like a rope; their garments are also white. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Bacrevantatzy, David an Armenian theologian, was born at Bacran, a city of Greater Armenia, in the early half of the 7th century. After having studied philosophy in his native country, he became interpreter in the service of the Greeks of Constantinople. In 647 he was charged by the emperor Constantius with the establishment of harmony … Continue reading “Bacrevantatzy, David”

Bacoue, Leon a French prelate, was born at Casteljaloux, in Lower Guienne, in 1608. He abjured the Protestant faith, in which he had been brought up, became a Recollect, and in 1672 was created bishop of Glandeve, whence, in 1686, he was translated to Pamiers, where he died, Jan. 13, 1694. He was the only … Continue reading “Bacoue, Leon”

Bacoti is the high-priestess of the idol-worship in Tonquin. The title descends from one of these female Dalai Lamas to the next. They are said to be perfect soothsayers, and they are held in great respect among the people. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature