Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Breuck, Jacob Van the younger, a reputable Flemish architect, was born at Mons, or at St. Omer. About 1621 he erected some important edifices at St. Omer, and at Mons in 1634 he built the handsome monastery for the monks of St. Julian. See Spooner, Biog. Hist. of the Fine Arts, s.v.; Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. … Continue reading “Breuck, Jacob Van”

Breuck (Or Dubrucque), Jacob Van the elder, an eminent Flemish architect and sculptor, was a native of Mons or St. Omer, and flourished in the former part of the 16th century. He travelled in Italy, and in 1539 erected the chateau near the city of Mons for the conte de Boussu, which he decorated with … Continue reading “Breuck (Or Dubrucque), Jacob Van”

Bretton, Venerable John (Or Bretton). A layman and martyr, of all ancient family of Bretton near Barnsley in Yorkshire. An ardent Catholic, he was often separated from his wife and family, owing to constant persecution which he suffered for his faith. When advanced in years, he was maliciously and falsely accused of traitorous speeches against … Continue reading “Bretton, Venerable John”

Brettle, Elias an English Methodist minister, was born at Carleton, Nottinghamshire. He was converted at sixteen; made a local preacher at eighteen; was sent to Newfoundland by the Wesleyan Missionary Committee in 1848 labored in that island from 1848 to 1865; preached thereafter at Windsor and Amherst, N.S., Sackville, N.B., Greysborough, Digby, and Newport; was … Continue reading “Brettle, Elias”

Bretteville, Tienne Dubois De a French theologian, was born at Brettevilie-sur-Bordel, near Caen, in 1650.. He entered the Jesuit order in 1667 but withdrew in 1678, and consecrated his time to the instruction of young ecclesiasts in eloquence. He died in 1688. He wrote, Essais de Sermons pouar tous les Jours de Carleme (Paris): a … Continue reading “Bretteville, Tienne Dubois De”

Brettell, John an English Wesleyan preacher, was born at Stourbridge, Worcestershire, in 1742. After being a local preacher for about four years, he was sent out by the Conference in 1771. Except for an interval of three years (on account of illness), he travelled in the ministry for about twenty-six years. He died in 1796. … Continue reading “Brettell, John”

Brettell, Jeremiah an English Wesleyan minister, was born near Wrogley, Staffordshire, April 16, 1753. He was converted about 1771, appointed to the Epworth Circuit as his first charge in 1774, and labored in Ireland for nearly three years thereafter. In 1778 he was again preaching in England. Here he worked hard until, 1810, when he … Continue reading “Brettell, Jeremiah”

Brett, Thomas, LL.D. a Nonjuror, was born at Bettishanger, Kent, 1667, graduated at Corpus Christi, Cambridge, 1689, and received deacon’s orders in the following year. In 1703 he became rector of Bettihanger, and two years after of Rucking. After this period he began to entertain scruples of the lawfulness of the oath of allegiance to … Continue reading “Brett, Thomas, LL.D. (2)”

Brett, Richard a learned English divine, was born in London in, 1561. He was made rector of Quainton, Berks, in 1595, and was selected as one of the translators of King James’s Bible. He died a fellow of the intended foundation of Chelsea College, April 15, 1637, leaving some works. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological … Continue reading “Brett, Richard”

Brett, Philip Milledoler, D.D. a divine of the Reformed Dutch Church, was born in New York, July 13, 1817, graduated at Rutgers’ College, and studied theology in the theological seminary of New Brunswick. He was licensed by the New York Classis in 1838, ordained in the same year, and installed as pastor of the church … Continue reading “Brett, Philip Milledoler, D.D. (2)”