Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Brindley, Richard an English Congregational minister, was born at Worcester in 1825. He was converted and received into Christian fellowship at the age of fourteen, obtained his education at Highbury College, and was pastor first at King’s Lynn. Severe weather at this place caused his removal to Argyle Chapel, Bath, where he labored successfully during … Continue reading “Brindley, Richard”

Brindisi, Lawrence of, Saint Confessor, born Brindisi, Italy, 1559; died Lisbon, Portugal , 1619. He entered the Capuchin Order , 1575, and after brilliant studies in which he was noted for his linguistic gifts, mastering Italian, Latin, Greek, Hebrew, German, Bohemian, French, and Spanish, he eventually became head of the Order. He was most successful … Continue reading “Brindisi, Lawrence of, Saint”

Brindisi Brindisi—called by the Romans Brundusium or Brundisium, by the Greeks Brentesion—is a city of in the province of Lecce, in Apulia, on a rocky peninsula which extends into the Adriatic. In ancient times it was very important as a seaport, being accessible in all winds. In 245 B.C. the Romans captured Brindisi without striking … Continue reading “Brindisi”

Brindholm, Ven. Edmund (Or BRYNDEHOLME.) Martyr and parish priest of Our Lady’s Church at Calais, accused of being concerned in a plot to betray Calais to the French. It was said that Sir Gregory Botolf, chaplain to Lord Lisle, Governor of Calais, had been to Rome on this business, and had requested the pope to … Continue reading “Brindholm, Ven. Edmund”

Brinclkmann, Philip Jerome a German painter and engraver, was born at Spires in 1709, and studied under J.G. Dathani. The following is a list of some of his works: David with the Head of Goliath; The Resurrection of Lazarus; Christ and the Samaritan Woman; Mary Magdalene at the Feet of Our Saviour. See Spooner, Biog. … Continue reading “Brinclkmann, Philip Jerome”

BRIMSTONE A mineral substance, highly inflammable, and burning with a suffocating smell. Sodom and the other cities of the plain were destroyed “by brimstone and fire,” Gen 19:24 ; and this awful catastrophe is often used in Scripture, as an emblem of temporal and eternal judgments of God upon the wicked, Job 18:15 ; Psa … Continue reading “Brimstone”

Brimner in Norse mythology, is the hall in Gimie or Okolni, where the best drink is to be found for departed souls. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Brim, William W a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born at Henrietta, N.Y., May 18, 1827. He went to reside with friends on a farm, near Cazenovia, at the age of thirteen; was apprenticed to a turner at eighteen; experienced religion at nineteen; studied at Wyoming Seminary one year, a short time at Cazenovia, and graduated … Continue reading “Brim, William W”

Brim , katseh’, the extremity or edge of the water, Jos 3:15; , saphah’, the lip or rim of a cup or basin, 1Ki 7:23; 1Ki 7:26; 2Ch 4:2; 2Ch 4:5; , up to the top of a vessel, Joh 2:7. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Brim (2) , katseh’, the extremity … Continue reading “Brim”

Brillmacher, Peter Michael Born at Cologne in 1542, died at Mainz, 25 August, 1595. He entered the Society of Jesus in 1558, and studied under Maldonatus, in Paris. Later he returned to Cologne, where, by his diplomatic skill, he rendered invaluable aid to the German princes in affairs of state. His eloquence attracted multitudes, thwarted … Continue reading “Brillmacher, Peter Michael”