Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Bull, William an English Independent minister, was born Dec. 22, 1738, in Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire, and was educated at the Dissenting academy at Daventry. In 1764 he became pastor of the Independent church at Newport-Pagnel, where he was the intimate of Cowper and of John Newton. A training academy for ministers was founded at Newport through … Continue reading “Bull, William (2)”

Bull, Wild See ANTELOPE; CATTLE. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Bull Unigenitus SEE UNIGENITUS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Bull Unigenitus (2) SEE UNIGENITUS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Bull Unam Sanctam SEE UNAM SANCTAM. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Bull, Thomas Palmer an English Congregational minister, was born July 15, 1772, at Newport Pagnel, where he also labored until his death, March 17, 1859. He was carefully trained and educated by his father, Rev. William Bull, joined the Church, and eventually became joint-tutor in the Academy and copastor in the ministry with his father, … Continue reading “Bull, Thomas Palmer”

Bull, The Golden (also called Bulla Carolina) was an ordinance made by the emperor Charles IV at the Diet of Nuremberg, in January, 1356. It is so named because it was sealed with a golden seal, attached to cords of yellow and red silk. It contains thirty chapters on the form and ceremonies of electing … Continue reading “Bull, The Golden”

Bull, Single (Or Semi) Between the time of the pope’s election and coronation. the bulla or seal attached to a document issued by him has an impression on one side onlv- viz., the effigies of Sts. Peter and Paul, the reverse being without any stamp. This is called a single or semi bull. After consecration … Continue reading “Bull, Single (Or Semi)”

Bull, Ralph a Presbyterian minister, was born near Scotchtown, N. Y., Dec. 10,1812. His early studies were pursued at Scotchtown, and afterwards at Goshen and Newburgh. He spent two years (1826-28) in Yale College, one in the College of New Jersey, and one. (1829-30) in Princeton Theological Seminary. He was licensed by the Second Presbytery … Continue reading “Bull, Ralph”

bull, papal (Latin: bulla, seal) At the present time the document used by the pope in appointing a bishop ; the name is derived from the disk-like leaden seals attached. Formerly all important papal letters including canonization , decrees were called Bulls. Even the Code of Canon Law makes Bull synonymous with major papal letter, … Continue reading “bull, papal”

Bull, Norris, D.D a Presbyterian minister, was born at Harwinton, Litchfield Co., Conn., Oct. 24, 1790. He entered Yale College when he was in his nineteenth year. .During his college course he was noted for sobriety and diligence. He became a student in Princeton Theological Seminary in 1816, and was licensed to preach by the … Continue reading “Bull, Norris, D.D”