Bulotu a word used to denote the invisible world among the inhabitants of the Tonga Islands. It was supposed to be peopled with the spirits of departed chiefs and great persons of both sexes; and it was’ to these chiefly that worship was paid and sacrifices were offered. These spirits in Bulotu were thought to … Continue reading “Bulotu”
Bulmer, John
Bulmer, John an English Congregational minister, was born in Yorkshire in 1784. He was converted early in life, and when quite a young man entered Rotherham College as a student for the ministry. After passing his course of study he preached successively at Haverfordwest, Rangely, Staffordshire, Bristol, Newbury, in Berkshire, and Langrove, where he died, … Continue reading “Bulmer, John”
Bulmer, George
Bulmer, George an English Congregational minister, was educated at Cotton End, leaving there in 1841. He excelled in the study of Hebrew. He became pastor of the Church at Overton; was appointed afternoon preacher at City-road, London; and pastor at Witney, from which he retired on account of failing health. He died Nov. 30, 1879. … Continue reading “Bulmer, George”
Bulmer, Agnes
Bulmer, Agnes a Christian poetess, the daughter of Mr. Edward .Collinson, was born in London, Aug. 31, 1775. In 1789 Wesley admitted her into the Methodist Society, and she became a member of Hester Ann Rogers’s class; in 1793 she was married to Joseph Bulmer of London; she became the intimate friend of Drs. Adam … Continue reading “Bulmer, Agnes”
Bulls, Jeroboam’s
Bulls, Jeroboam’s See CALF (GOLDEN). Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
Bulls Eye
Bulls Eye is the circular window in the west front of early Italian churches, which became the rose of the Gothic period. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Bulls and Briefs
Bulls and Briefs A bulla was originally a circular plate or boss of metal, so called from its resemblance in form to a bubble floating upon water (Lat. bullire, to boil). In the course of time the term came to be applied to the leaden seals with which papal and royal documents were authenticated in … Continue reading “Bulls and Briefs”
BULLS
BULLS Of Bashan, pasturing in a fertile region and with but few keepers, became strong and fierce, and might “compass about” and intruder, and trample him under foot. They are symbols of powerful, fierce, and numerous foes, Psa 22:12 68:30 Isa 34:7 . See OX. Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary BULLS Popish, are letters … Continue reading “BULLS”
Bullom Version Of The Scriptures
Bullom Version Of The Scriptures The Bullom is a dialect of the Mandingo language, and is spoken around Sierra Leone, on the western coast of Africa. A translation of the Gospel according to St. Matthew was made into their language by the Rev. G. R. Nylander, of the Church Missionary Society, and an edition was … Continue reading “Bullom Version Of The Scriptures”
Bullock, or Ox
Bullock, or Ox Uses of: – For sacrifice Exo 29:3; Exo 29:10-14; Exo 29:36; Lev 4:8; Lev 4:16; Num 7:87-88; Num 28:11-31; Num 29 – For plowing 1Sa 14:14; 1Ki 19:19; Pro 14:4; Isa 32:20; Jer 31:18 – For treading out corn Deu 25:4 – With wagons Num 7:3-8; 2Sa 6:3-6 Laws concerning: – Trespass … Continue reading “Bullock, or Ox”