Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Bruecker, Peter a German Reformed minister, was born at Dusseldorf in Germany, and came to America in 1849 or 1850. He took a theological course at Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, and left soon after for the West. He was licensed to preach and ordained by the Tiffin Classis, Synod of Ohio, in 1852. About the same time … Continue reading “Bruecker, Peter”

Brudo, Abraham a Jewish commentator and rabbi at Constantinople, who died at Jerusalem in 1710, wrote a commentary on Genesis entitled, Birkath Abraham ( ), the blessing of Abraham” (Venice, 1696). See Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Bruckner, John a Lutheran divine, who settled in England, was born on the island of Cadsand, near the Belgian frontier, December 31, 1726, and was educated in theology chiefly at the university of Franeker, whence he passed to Leyden, and then obtained a pastorship. His literary acquirements were eminent; he read Hebrew and Greek; composed … Continue reading “Bruckner, John”

Brucker, Philippe Adam a Swiss Protestant. theologian, was born at Kuchberg, near Basle, June 20, 1677, and died in March 1751. His principal works are, De Quarto Imperio a Daniele Descripto (Basle, 1692, 4to): Pensees sur le Reunion des Eglises Protestantes (Heidelberg, 1723, 4to). See Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological … Continue reading “Brucker, Philippe Adam”

Brucker, Johann Jakob a German divine, was born at Augsburg, Jan. 22, 1696, and educated at Jena. After serving as pastor at Kaufbeuren, he died minister at St. Ulric’s, in his native city, in 1770. He is considered the father of the science called the History of Philosophy, as, before his Historia Critica Philosophiac (2d … Continue reading “Brucker, Johann Jakob (2)”

Bruck, Mrs a Reformation martyr, was a native of Germany, and for reading the Scriptures was buried alive, May 9, 1545. See Fox, Acts and Monuments, 4:384. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Bruck, Moses a Jewish rabbi, who died at Szegedin, Hungary, in 1849, is the author of, Rabbinische Ceremonialgebrauche, in ihrer Entstehung und geschichtlichens Entwickelung dargestellt (Breslau, 1837): Das mosaische Judenthum oder die Ruckkehr zu denselben (Frankfort-on-the- Main, eod.): Pharisdische Volkssitten und Ritualien in ihrer Entstehuung und Entwickelung (ibid. 1840). See Furst, Bibl. Jud. 1:133; Zuchold, … Continue reading “Bruck, Moses”

Bruch, Johann Friedrich a Protestant theologian of Germany, was born in 1791 at Zweibriicken. He studied at Strasburg, where he also occupied the theological chair for more than forty years, and died July 21, 1874. He was one of the founders, and president, of the Evangelical Society, also president of the board of directors of … Continue reading “Bruch, Johann Friedrich”

Bruce, William (2), D.D an Irish Presbyterian minister, grandson of Reverend Michael Bruce, was born in 1758. Originally he was connected with the synod of Ulster, as minister of Lisburn. He was afterwards pastor of the Strand Street congregation, Dublin. In 1790 he settled in Belfast, as minister of the First Congregation. For more than … Continue reading “Bruce, William (2), D.D”

Bruce, William (1) an elder of the Wood Street congregation, Dublin, in 1750 founded the “Widow’s Fund.” From Reid’s History of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland we learn that he received a collegiate education, after which he engaged in business. Nine or ten years before his death, after having travelled somewhat in pursuit of intellectual … Continue reading “Bruce, William (1)”