Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Bugg, Francis a member of the Society of Friends, which he left in later life, and whose principles he then combated in a number of treatises. Among them are, New Rome arraigned (Lond. 1694): Picture of Quakerism (Lond. 1697, 12mo): Quakerism Withering and Christianity Reviving (Lond. 1694): Quakers set in their true Light (Lond. 1696): … Continue reading “Bugg, Francis (2)”

Bugenhagen, Johann son of the famous theologian of the same name. was professor of Oriental languages at Wittenberg during the lifetime of his father. In 1570 he was made doctor of theology, and soon afterwards professor of theology and preacher at the castlechurch. In 1575 he was appointed superintendent there, and provost at Kemberg, where … Continue reading “Bugenhagen, Johann”

Bugenhagen, Andreas Heinrich a Lutheran theologian of Germany, was born April 25, 1685, at Zerbst. He studied at different universities, was in 1710 preacher at Lepta, in the principality of Zerbst, in 1719 deacon, in 1724 pastor at his native place, and died Dec. 18,1742. He wrote Diss. de Hermeneutica Sacra. See Neubauer, Nachricht von … Continue reading “Bugenhagen, Andreas Heinrich”

Bugenhagen (BUGEHAGIUS), JOHANN (called also Dr. Pomeranus), was, perhaps, next to Melancthon, the most active a dc useful coadjutor of Luther in spreading the principles of the Reformation. He was born at Wollin, in Pomerania, June 24, 1485. His education in theology and classics was obtained at Greifswald, and his proficiency in classical studies was … Continue reading “Bugenhagen (2)”

Bugean BUGEAN.A descriptive epithet applied to Haman in Ad. Est 12:6 RV [Note: Revised Version.] (AV [Note: Authorized Version.] has Agagite). Bougaios occurs in Homer (Il. xiii. 824, Od. xviii. 79) as a term of reproach = bully or braggart. Whether the Sept. intended it in this sense, or as a gentilic adjective, is wholly … Continue reading “Bugean”

Bugbee, Lucius H., D.D a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born in Gowanda, N.Y., November 25, 1830. He was converted in boyhood, licensed as an exhorter at eighteen, graduated from Genesee College in 1853 and Amherst College in 1854, became teacher in Cooperstown Academy in 1855, joined the Upper Iowa Conference in 1857, and was appointed … Continue reading “Bugbee, Lucius H., D.D”

Bug (Or Bog) is a river flowing into the Black Sea, which was once an object of devotion among the Russians, and one of the consecrated localities of their worship. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Buffier, Claude A philosopher, and author, born in Poland, of French parents, 25 May, 1661; died in Paris, 17 May, 1737. He received his early education at the Jesuit College in Rouen and entered the Society of Jesus in 1679. After teaching literature in Paris, he returned to Rouen to take a chair of theology. … Continue reading “Buffier, Claude (2)”

Buffeting BUFFETING.In Mat 26:67 and Mar 14:65 this word (Gr. ) is used to describe the ill-treatment received by Christ in the house of the high priest after His condemnation was pronounced. The crowd present seems to have participated in inflicting this personal indignity. St. Mark, with his usual attention to details, notices that the … Continue reading “Buffeting”

Buffet The word buffet is used in Authorized Version as the translation of (lit. [Note: literally, literature.] to give one blows with the fists, or slaps on the ear), which means to treat with violence and contempt. The verb is found only in the NT and later ecclesiastical writers, and is probably colloquial. In the … Continue reading “Buffet”