Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Burscough, William, D.D an Irish prelate, was consecrated bishop of Limerick in 1725, and died in 1755. He published a number of single sermons. See Allibone, Diet. of Brit. and Amer. Authors, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Burscher, Johann Friedrich a Protestant theologian of Germany, was born at Camenz, Feb. 16,1732. He studied at Leipsic, where he was also appointed professor of philosophy in 1764. In 1768 he was made professor of theology, and in 1781 senior of the theological faculty. He died Sept. 10, 1805. He published, Introductio in Ezechielis Librum … Continue reading “Burscher, Johann Friedrich”

bursary (L.L., bursa, purse or pouch) 1) A part of the set of vestments for the Mass and Benediction, being placed upon the chalice at the beginning and end of the Holy Sacrifice, and on the altar at Benediction. It contains the corporal, which is spread on the altar beneath the chalice or the ostensorium. … Continue reading “bursary”

Bursar of a convent was its treasurer. In ecclesiastical phraseology, a burse is the receptacle for the corporal and chalice-cover. It is a square and flat box made of cardboard, covered with rich silk or cloth of gold, embroidered and studded with jewels, open on one side only, and placed over the chalice veil when … Continue reading “Bursar”

Bursa in Kalmuck mythology, is a deity said to possess the virtue of preserving beauty, and also of healing diseases. Usually its image is made of stone, and enclosed in a small case, which is hung about the neck. When a Kalmuck contracts a disease, he rubs some of this stone off, and mixes the … Continue reading “Bursa”

Burruss, Elijah Willis a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born in Madison County, Ky., April 17, 1817. He removed with his parents to Decatur County, Ind.. in 1828; was admitted to Church membership in 1838; experienced conversion two years later; received license to exhort and to preach in 1841; and in 1845 entered the Indiana Conference. … Continue reading “Burruss, Elijah Willis”

Burrows, William an English Methodist preacher, was born at Nottingham, Jan. 2,1799. While a boy, he was convinced of sin by reading John Nelson’s Journal, and soon afterwards he found peace through believing. He was a local preacher in his youth, and entered the itinerant ministry of the New Connection in 1823. He was a … Continue reading “Burrows, William”

Burrows, Walter a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born at Elizabeth, N. J., April 19, 1790. He was led to Christ in early manhood, through the labors of a pious sister; and in 1816 entered the Philadelphia Conference. He labored faithfully and zealously until 1853, when he was granted a supernumerary relation, which he held during … Continue reading “Burrows, Walter”

Burrows, Thomas an English Wesleyan minister, was born in Manchester, Aug. 29, 1807. He was converted in early life; entered the ministry in 1831 ; labored for fourteen years in Jamaica and other parts of the West Indies; thereafter in England; finished a. three years’ service on Kington Circuit; looked forward to a new sphere … Continue reading “Burrows, Thomas”

Burrows, Silas a Baptist minister, was born at Fort Hill, in Groton, Conn., in 1741. He was ordained in 1765 pastor of a Church in Groton, and encountered. much opposition from numerous sects in the vicinity. During the Revolutionary struggle he at once boldly espoused the cause of freedom. He lived to see his Church … Continue reading “Burrows, Silas”