Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Burch, Chancy a Free-will Baptist minister, was born at Warren, N. Y., in 1803. He was converted in early life at Westfield, and commenced preaching in North East, Pa., being ordained about 1856. His longest pastorate was with the Church at North East; His other pastorates were, Waterford one year, French Creek one year, and … Continue reading “Burch, Chancy”

Burch (Or Burcht), Francois Van Der a celebrated French prelate, was born at Gand, July 26, 1567. He was of a noble family, and one which added much to the literature of the 16th century. From the bishopric of Gand he was called, June 14,1615, to the see of Cambrai. He was a prelate of … Continue reading “Burch (Or Burcht), Francois Van Der”

Burbeck, Edward a Wesleyan preacher, was admitted on trial by the English Conference in 1783. His last circuit was Inverness, Scotland, where he died in the dawn of his usefulness, in 1788. Dr. George Smith (Hist. of Wesleyan Methodism, i, 540, 541), mentions a curious circumstance connected with one of his journeys. See Atmore, Meth. … Continue reading “Burbeck, Edward”

Burbank, Samuel a Baptist minister; was born at Brentwood, N. H., June 17, 1792. When Samuel was a child his father removed to Newfield, and became a person of some prominence in town affairs. Samuel early developed a great thirst for knowledge. While teaching in Newfield he became a Christian, and was baptized Sept. 16, … Continue reading “Burbank, Samuel”

Burbank, Moses a Baptist minister, was born at Camptoh, N. H., Oct. 2,1811. He pursued his preparatory studies at the New Hampton Institution, and was a graduate of Waterville College, Me., in 1836. For several years he devoted himself to teaching-in Hampton Falls, N. H., 1836 to 1838; in Kentucky, 1838 to 1845. He had … Continue reading “Burbank, Moses”

Burbank, John Felch a Baptist minister, was born December, 1811. He studied at Waterville College, and graduated at Columbian College, Washington,. D.C., in 1837. He then studied for three years at the Newton Institution, and was ordained at Taunton, Mass., Feb. 3,’ 1840, where he was pastor one year, and then removed to Webster, and … Continue reading “Burbank, John Felch”

Burbank, David, LL.D a Baptist minister, was born at Deerfield, N. H., Oct. 10, 1810. He fitted for college at the academy in New Hampton, and graduated at Brown University in 1837. He studied at the Newton Theological Institution for a short time, and then was a teacher for several years in Wrentham, Mass.; Providence, … Continue reading “Burbank, David, LL.D”

Buralti, Carlo a Roman architect, lived in the early part of the 18th century. Under Clement XII he constructed the Church of Gesu Bambino, which was completed by Fuga. See Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Genrale, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Buono, Bartolomeo a reputable Italian architect and sculptor, was born at Bergamo about 1450. In 1495 he erected the Church of San Roch at Venice. In 1510 he restored, with great skill, the upper part of the grand campanile of St. Mark. As a sculptor, he executed the fine statue of St. Roch, in the … Continue reading “Buono, Bartolomeo”

Buoni, Silvestro De an Italian historical painter, the son and scholar of Buono Buoni, was born at Naples about 1420, and studied also under Antonio Solario. Among his best works is the Assumption, in the Church of San Pietro Martyre; and the principal altar-piece in the Restituta, representing the Virgin and Infant, with Saints. He … Continue reading “Buoni, Silvestro De”