Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Brunet, Jean a French theologian of the Dominican order, of the latter half of the 18th century, wrote, a translation of the Lettres de Milady Worthley Montaigu (Paris, 1763): Abrege des Libertes de l’glise Gallicane, avec des Reflexions et des Preuves qui en demilontrent la Pratique et la Justice (Geneva and Paris. 1765). See Hoefer, … Continue reading “Brunet, Jean”

Brunet, Francois Florentine a French theologian, was born atVitel, in Lorraine, and died at Paris, September 15, 1806. He was a monk of the Mission congregation, and taught philosophy at Toul and Chalons-surMarne. He is best known by his learned Parallele des Religions (Paris, 1792, 5 volumes, 4to). He also wrote Du Zele de la … Continue reading “Brunet, Francois Florentine”

Brunet a French theologian and scholar, lived in the latter half of the 18th century. He was doctor of theology and curate of Bernieres, and wrote, Homelie pour tous les Dimanches, en Forme de Prones (Paris, 1776): Ode sur la Paix (ibid. 1783). See Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and … Continue reading “Brunet”

Bruner, Anthony C a minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church South, was for thirteen years a faithful preacher in the Georgia Conference, and died in 1852 or 1853. Mr. Bruner’s ministry was characterized by zeal, fidelity, and success. See Minutes of Annual Conferences of the M.E. Church South, 1853, page 469. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, … Continue reading “Bruner, Anthony C”

Brunellesco, Filippo Architect and sculptor; also known as Brunellesco, Filippo. Born in 1377 in Florence, Italy; died there in 1446 . Several examples of his sculptural work are extant, and his model for the reliefs of the second bronze door of the baptistery at Florence was awarded second prize. He revived the classical style of … Continue reading “Brunellesco, Filippo”

Brunelleschi, Filrppo an eminent Italian architect, was born at Florence in 1377. He was one of the first who revived the Greek practice of making the principles of geometry subservient to art, and was the first Florentine who discovered the method of bringing this to perfection, which, as Vasari says, “consisted in drawing it in … Continue reading “Brunelleschi, Filrppo”

Brunelleschi, Filippo Architect and sculptor; also known as Brunellesco, Filippo. Born in 1377 in Florence, Italy; died there in 1446 . Several examples of his sculptural work are extant, and his model for the reliefs of the second bronze door of the baptistery at Florence was awarded second prize. He revived the classical style of … Continue reading “Brunelleschi, Filippo”

Brune, John H a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born in Prussia, October 19, 1834. He emigrated to America in early life; settled in Missouri, where he was converted; joined the South-west German Conference in 1858, and labored faithfully until his death, October 9, 1867. Mr. Brune was known and beloved as a faithful Christian minister. … Continue reading “Brune, John H”

Brune, Etienne a Reformation martyr, was a husbandman at Rutiers, in France. He was persecuted by Gasper Augerius and by Domicellus, a Franciscan. He was burned at Planuoll in 1540. It is said that the wind rose and blew the fire so from him, as he stood exhorting the people. that he continued speaking for … Continue reading “Brune, Etienne”

Brundage, Abraham a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born in Cornwall, Orange County, N.Y., January 19, 1820. .He was converted at the age of thirteen; licensed to preach in 1850; and in 1852 entered the New York Conference, wherein he served diligently until 1863, when his health failed and his reason became impaired, making it necessary … Continue reading “Brundage, Abraham”