Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Brute, Brutish broot, brootish (, baar, stupid; , alogos, without speech, hence, irrational, unreasonable (Act 25:27; 2Pe 2:12; Jud 1:10 the King James Version)): The man who denies God acts in an irrational way. Such persons are described as brutish (Psa 49:10; Psa 92:6; Psa 94:8; Jer 10:14, Jer 10:21; Jer 51:17). These are stupid, … Continue reading “Brute, Brutish”

Brute translated “brute” in the AV of 2Pe 2:12; Jud 1:10, signifies “without reason,” RV, though, as J. Hastings points out, “brute beasts” is not at all unsuitable, as “brute” is from Latin brutus, which means “dull, irrational;” in Act 25:27 it is rendered “unreasonable.” Fuente: Vine’s Dictionary of New Testament Words Brute Jer 10:8 … Continue reading “Brute”

Brusson, Claude SEE BROUSSON. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Brusson, Claude (2) SEE BROUSSON. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Brusseri, Filippo an Italian chronologist, a native of Savoy, lived in the early part of the 14th century. He wrote a history of the order of St. Francis, of which he was a member, entitled Sepulchrum Terrae Sanctae. See Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Brussels, Belgium (German: Bruch, marsh; Latin: selle, seat) Capital of Belgium . Its foundation is traditionally attributed to Saint Gery, Bishop of Cambrai, in the 6th century . In the 8th century it was the residence of the Frankish kings, and from the l0th century belonged to the Dukes of Lower Lorraine and Brabant. Duke … Continue reading “Brussels, Belgium”

Brussels (From Bruk Sel, marsh-castle; Flem. Brussel, Ger. medieval city gained steadily in importance, owing to its position on the main inland commercial highway between the chief commercial centres of the Low Countries and Cologne. It is now connected with the Sambre by the Charleroi Canal, and with the Scheldt by the Willebroek Canal which … Continue reading “Brussels”

Brussel, Peter Van a theologian of the Jesuit order, was born at Bois-le-Duc in 1612. After having taught classics, rhetoric, and philosophy, he became missionary to the duchy of Berg, and died at Hildesheim, May 7, 1664. He published a work in German on Spiritual Resurrection, in opposition to the consistory of Duisburg (Cologne, 1664). … Continue reading “Brussel, Peter Van”

Brusle De Monplainchamp, Jan a Flemish biographer, lived in the early half of the 18th century. He was a native of Namur, and was canon of Brussels. He wrote a large number of works, among which we notice a history of Philippe Emmanuel de Lorraine: of Jean d’Autriche: of Emmanuel Philibert, due de Savoie: of … Continue reading “Brusle De Monplainchamp, Jan”

Brush, William W a minister of the Reformed (Dutch) Church, and a son of William Brush, was born at Guilford, N.Y., September 25, 1843. He graduated at Rutgers College in 1862, New Brunswick Seminary in 1865, and was licensed by the Classis of Raritan in 1866. He was pastor at Farmer Village, 1866 to 1868; … Continue reading “Brush, William W”

Brush, John C a minister of the Reformed (Dutch) Church, studied theology under Dr. J.H. Livingston, and was licensed by the Classis of New York in 1793. He then became pastor of the Church at North and South Hampton, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, 1794 to 1796. After leaving this church he accepted the churches at Dutch … Continue reading “Brush, John C”