Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Bruges (Satin) often spelled Bridges, the English mediaeval form of the town of Bruges, is rich material of tissue from Flanders, used for vestments. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Bruges The chief town of the Province of West Flanders in the Kingdom of Belgium. Pope Nicholas I in 863 effected a reconciliation between Charles the Bald, King of the West Franks, and his vassal Baldwin “Bras-de-Fer”; by it the latter’s abduction of his daughter Judith was forgiven and the union legalized. The Frankish king … Continue reading “Bruges”

Bruganza, Gaetano an Italian theologian and scholar, was born at Mantua in 1732. He taught rhetoric and classics in several colleges, and philosophy at Perugia. Being a Jesuit, he retired to his native place during the time of the suppression of his order, and devoted himself to the performance of literary labor and of his … Continue reading “Bruganza, Gaetano”

Brueys, David-Augustin de A French theologian and dramatic author, born at Aix in 1640; died 25 November, 1723, at Montpellier. His family was Protestant, and he was brought up a Calvinist. After devoting some time to the study of law, he applied himself to theology with so much success that he was made a member … Continue reading “Brueys, David Augustin De”

Bruen, Matthias a Presbyterian minister, was born in Newark, N. J., April 11, 1793. After an excellent religious and academical education, he graduated at Columbia College 1812. In 1816 he was licensed to preach, but, on account of ill health, he went to Europe, where he remained nearly three years, during six months of which … Continue reading “Bruen, Matthias (2)”

Bruen, James Mcwhorter a Presbyterian minister, was born in Newark, N.J., July 30, 1818. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1839, and from the Union Theological Seminary in 1842. He was ordained July 1, 1845, and became pastor of the Presbyterian Church of New Windsor, N.Y. His pastorate of three years in that … Continue reading “Bruen, James Mcwhorter”

Bruen, Barnabas a Presbyterian minister, was born at Bottle Hill (now Madison), N.J. He graduated with the highest honors from Union College, Schenectady, N.Y., in 1816; proceeded to Newburgh, where he engaged in the work of teaching, devoting his leisure hours to theological study, with a view to the ministry, and in the year following … Continue reading “Bruen, Barnabas”

Bruel, Joachim (Brulius). A theologian and historian, born early in the seventeenth century at Vorst, a village of the province of Brabant, Belgium, died 29 June, 1653. After entering the order to assist in the establishment of Augustinians he was sent to Bourges, France, to finish his studies in philosophy and theology. At Bourges he … Continue reading “Bruel, Joachim”

Bruel (Lat. Brulims), Joachim a Flemish theologian of the Augustinian order, was born at Vorst, in Brabant. Having taught philosophy and theology he was twice elected provincial of his order in Flanders. He died June 29, 1653. Bruel wrote, Breves Resolutiones Casuum apud Regulares Reservatorum (Cologne, 1640): Les Confessions du Bienheureux P. Alphonse d’Arasco, traduites … Continue reading “Bruel (Lat. Brulims), Joachim”

Bruegglers a sect of enthusiasts founded in the village of Brueggle, canton of Bern, Switzerland, in 1746, by two brothers, Christian and Jerome Koler. These impostors, while yet mere boys, succeeded in gaining many adherents among the country people. They prophesied the coming of the last day for Christmas, 1748, and then claimed to have … Continue reading “Bruegglers (2)”