Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Buttstedt, Johann Andreas a German Lutheran doctor and professor of theology, was born Sept. 19,1701, at Kirchheim. He studied at Jena; was in 1741 appointed director of the gymnasium at Hildesheim, in 1743 director at Gera, and in 1751 at Coburg. In 1752 he took his degree as doctor of divinity, and in 1763 was … Continue reading “Buttstedt, Johann Andreas”

Butts, Robert, D.D an English prelate, became dean of Norwich in February, 1731, and was consecrated bishop of that see Feb. 25, 1733. He was translated to the see of Ely, May 25, 1738; ‘and died at Ely House, Holborn, Jan. 26,1748. He published a Sermon on the Accession (1712): Sermon before the House of … Continue reading “Butts, Robert, D.D”

Butts, Joshua a Presbyterian minister, was born at Stowe, Vt., April 26,1804. His early education was received in the common schools of his native place. He never entered or graduated from any college. He placed himself as a candidate for the ministry under the care of the Baltimore Presbytery. In 1832 he entered Princeton Seminary, … Continue reading “Butts, Joshua”

buttress A pile of masonry built at right angles to a wall to strengthen it at certain points to resist the thrust of vaulting. Its extensive use on the exterior of ecclesiastical buildings became necessary when the medieval builders substituted vaulting for wooden trabeated roofs, and variations ranged from massive supports embedded in the wall … Continue reading “Buttress”

Button, John Wesley an English Wesleyan minister, was born at Gainsborough, March 28, 1798. In 1820 he was sent to Shaftesbury as supply for his father, Rev. George Button. The following year he went to Witney his first appointment by Conference. In 1846 he was sent to Oxford, and in 1847 was made chairman of … Continue reading “Button, John Wesley”

Button, George an English Wesleyan minister, was born at Rotherham, Yorkshire, in 1754. He. united with the Church in youth; was called into the ministry in 1779, and continued in its labors until his death, at Shaftesbury, in 1822. ” He was remarkable for selfdenial, plainness, abstraction from the world, and devotion to God.” See … Continue reading “Button, George”

Button, Alfred a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born at Fort Plain, N. Y., July 30, 1824. He was converted in 1844; licensed to preach in 1851, and in 1853 entered the Oneida Conference, wherein he labored faithfully till his death, Sept. 27, 1860. Mr. Button was cheerful, eminently pious, and an able, growing minister. See … Continue reading “Button, Alfred”

Butto SEE BUTTA. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Buttner, Johann Ernst a Lutheran minister of Germany, was born April 11, 1648, at Friedersdorf, in Upper Lausatia. He studied at Jena; was in 1676 conrector at Lemgo, in 1678 at Stade, in 1685 deacon there; in 1699 he was made pastor primarius of St. Nicolai; and died March 13, 1725. He wrote, Disp. de … Continue reading “Buttner, Johann Ernst”

Buttner, Gottlieb a Moravian minister, was born in Germany in 1717, and came to America in October, 1741. In 1740 a mission had been established at Shacomaco, a village thirty miles from Poughkeepsie, near the borders of the Connecticut. Count Zinzendorf ordained Buittner a deacon in February, 1742, and he was appointed a Moravian missionary … Continue reading “Buttner, Gottlieb”