Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Burnell, Robert an English prelate of the 13th century, son of lord Robert Burnell, of Acton-Burnell Castle, Shropshire, was by Edward I preferred bishop of Bath and Wells, and treasurer, and then chancellor of England. He was well versed in Welsh affairs; and that he might the more effectually attend to them caused the court … Continue reading “Burnell, Robert”

Burnap, Jacob a Congregational minister, was born in Reading, Mass., Nov. 2,1748, and graduated from Harvard College in 1770. Having pursued his theological studies under the direction of Rev. Thomas Haven, of Reading, he was ordained pastor of the church in Merrimac, N. H., Oct. 14,1772. His ministry extended over a period of nearly fifty … Continue reading “Burnap, Jacob”

Burnap, George Washington a Unitarian divine and writer, was born in Merrimac, New Hampshire, Nov. 30, 1802, graduated at Harvard College in 1824, was ordained pastor of the Unitarian church in Baltimore April 23, 1828, and continued its pastor until his death, Sept. 8, 1859. In 1849 he received the degree of D.D. from Harvard … Continue reading “Burnap, George Washington (2)”

Burnand, Sir Francis Cowley (1836-1917) Editor and humorist, born London; died Ramsgate, England . After graduating from Cambridge and studying for the Anglican ministry, he became converted to Catholicity. The success of his play, “Dido,” encouraged him to continue writing, and in all he wrote about 120 farces, burlesque librettos of opera, and adaptations from … Continue reading “Burnand, Sir Francis Cowley”

Burnaby, Thomas, A.M an English divine, was born in 1761. He graduated from the university of Cambridge in 1784, eventually became vicar of St. Margaret’s, Leicester, and rector of Misterton, and was also one of the magistrates of the county. ‘ He died, after a short illness, Feb. 1, 1830. Mr. Burnaby was highly esteemed … Continue reading “Burnaby, Thomas, A.M”

Burnaby, Andrew an English clergyman and traveler, was born at Ashfordly, 1732, and was educated at Queen’s College, Cambridge, where he passed M.A. in 1757. In 1759 and 1760 he traveled in North America, and afterward published Travels through the Middle Settlements of North America (Lond. 1775, 4to). He then became British chaplain at Leghorn, … Continue reading “Burnaby, Andrew (2)”

Burn, Richard LL.D. a distinguished English writer on ecclesiastical law, was born in 1720 at Winton, Westmoreland, and educated at Queen’s College, Oxford. He was for forty-nine years rector at Orton, where he died, Nov. 20,1785. He was also chancellor of the diocese of Carlisle. His Ecclesiastical Law (Lond. 1760, 2 vols. 4to; 9th ed. … Continue reading “Burn, Richard LL.D. (2)”

Burn, Burning burn, burning: Figurative: In addition to the ordinary meaning, burn is used metaphorically in the following passages of the New Testament: (1) , kao (Luk 24:32), Was not our heart burning within us, i.e. greatly moved. (2) , puroo, used twice, once in the sense of inflamed with sexual desire (1Co 7:9), For … Continue reading “Burn, Burning”

Burn Gen 44:18 (a) Judah did not want Joseph’s anger to be aroused and inflicted upon him. He remembered his treatment of Joseph in former days. Exo 3:2 (c) This expression is a picture of GOD’s presence and power in the midst of Israel and also in the midst of His church. GOD’s people are … Continue reading “Burn”

Burmese Version Of The Scriptures The Burmese, it has been conjectured, was originally a dialect of the Chinese family of languages, and was moulded into its present form by admixture with the Pali. It numbers many dialects, some say, as many as eighteen. ‘The first attempt to procure a complete version in this language was … Continue reading “Burmese Version Of The Scriptures”