Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Burns, David E a Baptist minister, was born near Evansville, Ind., in 1822, and spent the younger part of his life in a region about as wild as any portion of the West. His father died when he was young, and the care of the family devolved largely on him. Of course, his early education … Continue reading “Burns, David E”

Burns, David a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born in Ferrisburgh, Vt., July 1, 181. He was converted at the age of fifteen, and in 1833 entered the Ohio Conference. In 1836, on the formation of the Michigan Conference, he became a member of it. In 1842 he located for a better literary preparation, and in … Continue reading “Burns, David”

Burnouf, Eugene a French Orientalist, was born at Paris, April 8,1801, and died May 28,1852. Through his researches he greatly promoted the knowledge of ancient religions in the first half of our century. In his Essai sur le Pali ou Langue Sacree de la Presquile au Dela du Gange (1826), he showed, in a most … Continue reading “Burnouf, Eugene”

Burnished see BRASS. Fuente: Vine’s Dictionary of New Testament Words

Burning Of Widows is a strange and horrible custom among the inhabitants of India, which has only been forbidden by the English law since 1827, but has never been entirely rooted out. It is contended that the custom was instituted upon the poisoning of a Brahmin by his wife, wherefore all wives must follow their … Continue reading “Burning Of Widows”

burning bush A miraculous feature in the scene, described in Exodus 3, where Jehovah appears to Moses at the foot of Mount Horeb in a bush which is “on fire” and yet is “not burnt.” The commission, given to Moses on this occasion, marks the beginning of the formation of the national life of the … Continue reading “BURNING BUSH”

Burning As A Punishment The rabbins assert that burning among the Jews consisted in pouring – melted lead down the throat; and Lewis, in his Origines Hebraicce, gives the following account of the process: “They set the malefactor in dung up to the knees, and then tied a towel about his neck, which was drawn … Continue reading “Burning As A Punishment”

Burning (the representative of many Hebrew words). Burning alive is a punishment of ancient date, which was not originated, though retained by Moses. Thus, when Judah was informed that his daughter-in-law Tamar was pregnant, he condemned her to be burnt (Gen 38:24), although the sentence was not executed. Burning was commanded to be inflicted on … Continue reading “Burning”

Burnier, Louis a Swiss Protestant theologian, was born at Lutry, Jan. 27, 1795. Having completed his theological course at Lausanne, he was ordained in 1807. He preached at several places in the canton of Vaud. During the first years of his ministry the separation in the national Church took place, and although he regretted this … Continue reading “Burnier, Louis”

Burnham, Samuel a Congregational layman and editor, was born at Rindge, N. H., Feb. 21, 1833. His father was Rev. Amos W. Burnham, minister at Rindge from youth to old age. Samuel was educated at New Ipswich and Francistown, and entered Williams College in 1851. On account of impaired health, he was compelled to retire … Continue reading “Burnham, Samuel”