Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Burleigh, Walter (Also: Walter Burley; Burlæus). Friar Minor and medieval philosopher, b. in 1275 and d. in 1337. It is impossible to determine with certainty the Beuleigh was a Franciscan, as some say that he was an Augustinian; and Franciscans “can do no less than lay a claim to him”, as Parkinson remarks, “leaving the … Continue reading “Burleigh, Walter”

Burlamaqui, Fabrice a Swiss pastor and scholar, was born at Geneva in 1626. He served successively .the Church of Geneva and that of Grenoble. He was well versed in Oriental languages and literature. He .died in Geneva in 1693. He wrote several anonymous theological works: Sermon fait au Jour du Jeune Celebre par les Eglises … Continue reading “Burlamaqui, Fabrice”

Burks, Napoleon W a minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church South, was born in Greensboro, Ky., Oct. 8, 1809. He embraced religion in Texas in 1843, – was licensed to preach in 1844, and in 1845 joined the East Texas Conference. He continued to fill the appointments assigned him as circuit and station preacher, presiding … Continue reading “Burks, Napoleon W”

Burkitt, William M.A. a pious and learned divine of the Church of England, was born at Hitcham, in Suffolk, July 25, 1650, and was admitted at Pembroke Hall, Cambridge, in 1664. From the college he came to Bilston Hall, in Suffolk, and was chaplain there. In 1671 he was settled in Milden, in Suffolk, where … Continue reading “Burkitt, William M.A. (2)”

Burkholder, Jacob a clergyman of the German Reformed Church, was born in Bedford County,. Pa., Aug. 29, 1823. In his youth he learned the carpenter’s trade, at which he worked until he entered the ministry. In 1847 he joined the Reformed Church, and two years later began his studies for the ministry. In 1856 he … Continue reading “Burkholder, Jacob”

Burkhead, Lingurn Skinmore a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, was born in Davidson County, S.C. In 1849 he was admitted into the North Carolina Conference, and served as pastor and presiding elder until his death, December 2, 1887. Five times he was a member of the General Conference of his church, and a … Continue reading “Burkhead, Lingurn Skinmore”

Burkett, M. H. B a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born in Virginia, Jan. 11, 1811. He received a careful religious training, joined the Church in his youth, and in 1845, on the organization of the Church South, his residence being within its bounds, he was licensed to preach by it; and in its local ministry … Continue reading “Burkett, M. H. B”

Burkett, Jacob a minister of the Evangelical Association, was born in Lebanon, Pa., Nov. 14, 1805. In early life he was converted to God. He was received On probation into the East Pennsylvania Conference in 1831, and two years afterwards, on account of bodily infirmities, was necessitated to take a location. In 1839 he applied … Continue reading “Burkett, Jacob”

Burke, William a minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, was born in Virginia, Jan. 13, 1770. He was converted when about twenty, and soon, after began his ministry. He was sent to Kentucky as a: pioneer in 1790, where he endured privations and faced dangers that baffle description, with the fortitude and bravery of … Continue reading “Burke, William”

Burke, Thomas Nicholas (1830 -1882 ) Dominican orator, born Galway, Ireland ; died Tallaght. After his ordination he founded the novitiate of the Irish Dominican province at Tallaght. His first notable sermon was on “Church Music,” preached in 1859 , and thereafter his preaching attracted throngs. He met with very great success while preaching and … Continue reading “Burke, Thomas Nicholas”