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Buckler, Reginald (1840 -1927 ) Author and preacher, born London; died Saint George’s, Grenada, British West Indies. One of four brothers who became converts, he entered the Church, 1855 , joined the Dominican Order , 1856 , and was ordained, 1863 . He was the author of widely read books on the spiritual life, among … Continue reading “Buckler, Reginald”

Buckler, Benjamin, D.D a learned English clergyman and antiquary, was born in 1716, and educated at Oriel College, Oxford, where he graduated as master of arts in 1739. He afterwards became a fellow of All Souls’ College, and there took his degrees in divinity. In 1755 he was presented to the vicarage of Cumnor in … Continue reading “Buckler, Benjamin, D.D”

buckler Emblem in art associated with Saint George of England as soldier. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Buckler stands in the authorized version as the representative of the following Heb. words: 1. , magen’ (protecting), a smaller and more portable shield (2Sa 22:31; 1Ch 5:18; Job 15:26; Psa 18:2; Psa 18:30; Pro 2:7; Son 4:4; Jer … Continue reading “Buckler”

Buckle (), a clasp or brooch, in this instance of gold, sent by Alexander Balas to Jonathan Maccabaeus a present of honor, in conformity with customs of royal courtesy (1Ma 10:89; 1Ma 11:58; comp. 14:44; so Josephus, , Ant. 13, 4, 4; 5, 4). A similar usage is referred to by Trebellius Pollio (in Claud.), … Continue reading “Buckle”

Buckland, William D.D. an eminent English geologist. Dr. Buckland was born at Axminster, in Devon, in the year 1784. He received his early education at Winchester, and in 1801 obtained a scholarship in Corpus Christi College, Oxford. He took his degree of B.A. in 1803, and was elected a fellow of his college in 1808. … Continue reading “Buckland, William D.D. (2)”

Buckland, Ralph an English divine, was born at West Harptree in Somersetshire, about 1564, and was educated at Magdalen College, Oxford. In 1579 he apostatized to the Romish Church, and, after acting as a missionary in variouis parts died in 1611. He published, among other works, a translation of some Lives of the Saints from … Continue reading “Buckland, Ralph”

Buckland, Rabbi Joseph Wales, D.D a Baptist minister, was born at Deerfield, Oneida County, N.Y., December 16, 1829. His father was a Baptist minister. The son was a graduate, with valedictory honors, at Madison University in the class of 1849. His taste for historical studies was developed and matured in the excellent private library of … Continue reading “Buckland, Rabbi Joseph Wales, D.D”

Buckingham, Thomas (1) a Congregational minister, was a native of Wales. He emigrated to America and settled in Milton, Connecticut; was ordained pastor of the Church in Saybrook in 1669 or 1670; was one of the founders and trustees of the institution that afterwards became Yale College; was moderator of the Synod of 1708 that … Continue reading “Buckingham, Thomas (2)”

Buckingham, John Of an early English prelate was born in the town so named in Bucks County. He was educated in the university of Oxford, and although slandered for want of learning, was a great disputant and well-studied scholar, as his works declare. He was made bishop of Lincoln, where several contests between him and … Continue reading “Buckingham, John Of”

Buckingham, Daniel a Congregational minister, graduated at Yale College in 1735; was ordained pastor of the Church at Green Farms, Connecticut, March 19, 1742, and died in May 1766. See Sprague, Annals of the Amer. Pulpit 1:648. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature