Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Busee (Lat. Busceus, I. E. De Buys), Gerard a Dutch theologian, was born about 1538. He was canon at Xanten, and distinguished himself as a preacher. He died in 1596. He wrote a Reply to Faccius Illyricus; also a catechism in Flemish. See Hoefer, Nouv. Biog, Generale, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical … Continue reading “Busee (Lat. Busceus, I. E. De Buys), Gerard”

Busching, Anton Friedrich a German Protestant theologian and geographer of Germany, was born Sept. 27, 1724, at Stadthagen. He studied theology at Halle; in 1748 was called to Petersburg, as preceptor of prince Biren; in 1754 became professor of philosophy at Gottingen, but was afterwards silenced, for alleged heterodoxy; in 1759 became ordinary professor there … Continue reading “Busching, Anton Friedrich”

Buschbeck, Erhard Carl a Reformed theologian of Germany, was born at Kothen, in Anhalt, in 1816. In 1845 he became preacher at the Reformed .Church in Trieste, and in 1875 also superintendent of ithe Vienna Reformed diocese. He died Dec. 29, 1882. He wrote, Biblische Geschichten fiir Schule und Haus – (Frankfort, 1855): Preghiere pur … Continue reading “Buschbeck, Erhard Carl”

Busch, Peter a Lutheran theologian of Germany, was born Nov. 15,1682, at Libeck. He studied at Leipsic, and, after having acted as tutor in the families of – several noblemen, he was, in 1717, appointed pastor at Ofleben, near Helmstadt. In 1721 he was called to Hanover, where he died, May 3,1744. He wrote treatises … Continue reading “Busch, Peter”

Busch (Lat. Buschius), Hans (Or Arnold) a Dutch theologian, was born in 1399 (or 1400) at Zwolle, in Overyssel.. He studied theology at the monastery Windesheim, and was appointed canon in 1419 (or 1420). According to some authorities, he, also became prior of Sulten, in the diocese of Hildesheim, in Saxony. He -acquired a great … Continue reading “Busch (Lat. Buschius), Hans (Or Arnold)”

Busca, Ignazio an Italian prelate, was born at :Milan in 1713. He was nuncio in the Netherlands before the insurrection of these provinces against Joseph .II. On his return to Italy he was appointed governor -of Rome; became cardinal in 1789; and obtained the confidence of Pius VI, who sent him to Milan. to negotiate … Continue reading “Busca, Ignazio”

Busca, Antonio a Milanese painter, was born in 1625. He studied under Procaccini, and painted, in competition with that master, a picture of the Virgin, Mary Magdalene, and St. John, in the church of San Marco. He died in 1686. See Spooner, Biog. Hist. of the Fine Arts, s.v.; Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v. Fuente: … Continue reading “Busca, Antonio”

Busby, Richard D.D. was born at Lutton, in Lincolnshire, Sept. 22, 1606. He was educated at Westminster School and Christ Church, Oxford. So low were his finances that his fees for the degrees of bachelor and master of arts were defrayed by donation from the parish of St. Margaret, Westminster, 5 having been given him … Continue reading “Busby, Richard D.D. (2)”

Bus, Venerable C#233;sar de A priest and founder of two religious congregations, b. 3 February, 1544, at Cavaillon, Comtat Venaissin (now France); d. 15 April, 1607, at Avignon. At eighteen he joined the king’s army and took part in the war against the Huguenots. After the war he devoted some time to poetry and painting, … Continue reading “Bus, Venerable C#233;sar de”

Bus, Cesar De a French monk, was born at Cavaillon, Feb. 3, 1544, and died at Avignon, April 15, 1607. After having lived a life of dissipation, he joined the clergy and was made canon of Cavaillon. He founded,. in 1592, the Congregation of the Priests of the Christian Doctrine, called ” Doctrinaires,” and of … Continue reading “Bus, Cesar De”