Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Brotherly bruther-li (, ‘ah, brother; , philadelpha, brotherly love): Like a brother in all the large human relationships indicated above; e.g. the early friendly and fraternal alliance between Tyre and Israel as illustrated by brotherly covenant between David and Solomon, and Hiram, king of Tyre (2Sa 5:11; 1Ki 5:12), and repudiated in a later generation … Continue reading “Brotherly”

Brotherhood Of God a Christian sect which arose in the 12th century, having for its. chief object to restrain and abolish the right and exercise of private war. It was founded by a carpenter at Guienne, who pretended to have had special communication with Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary, and was received as a … Continue reading “Brotherhood Of God”

brotherhood, bridge-building Name given to several societies formed in southern France in the 12th and 13th centuries to erect bridges. They resembled guilds, or possibly even Third Orders, but did not constitute religious congregations, as frequently supposed. Knights, clergy, and artisans made up the membership, and some women were admitted. Hospices were conducted by the … Continue reading “brotherhood, bridge-building”

Brotherhood See Brethren, Fellowship. Fuente: Dictionary of the Apostolic Church brotherhood The Christian concept rates all men, of every race and nation and type, as possessed of the same human nature and essential worth and dignity. God creates the soul of each man and infuses it into a body; this implies a special divine choice … Continue reading “Brotherhood”

Brother-In-Law See RELATIONSHIPS, FAMILY. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Brother Ignatius Also known as Alfie Lambe Brother Ignatius Profile Born to a pious farm family. A good student , he early showed interest in religious topics and the religious life. Joined the Irish Christian Brothers novitiate at age 16, taking the name Brother Ignatius, but within a year he was forced to leave due … Continue reading “Brother Ignatius”

Brother, Brethren, Brotherhood, Brotherly denotes “a brother, or near kinsman;” in the plural, “a community based on identity of origin or life.” It is used of: (1) male children of the same parents, Mat 1:2; Mat 14:3; (2) male descendants of the same parents, Act 7:23, Act 7:26; Heb 7:5; (3) male children of the … Continue reading “Brother, Brethren, Brotherhood, Brotherly”

BROTHER Signifies in Scripture the son of the same parent or parents, Mat 1:2 Luk 6:14 ; a cousin or near kinsman, Gen 13:8 14:16 Joh 7:3 Mal 1:14 ; one of the same stock or country, Mat 5:47 Mal 3:22 Heb 7:5 ; a fellow-man, and equal, Mat 5:23 7:3; one beloved, 2Sa 1:26 … Continue reading “Brother”

Brothel See High Place High Place Fuente: Nave’s Topical Bible

Broth , marak’, soup, Jdg 6:19-20; , parak’, fragments of bread over which broth is poured, Isa 65:4. SEE EATING. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Broth (2) , marak’, soup, Jdg 6:19-20; , parak’, fragments of bread over which broth is poured, Isa 65:4. SEE EATING. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and … Continue reading “Broth”