Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Bretschneiider, Karl Gottlieb a German rationalistic divine, was born in Gersdorf, Feb. 11, 1776, and educated at Chemnitz and the University of Leipzig. He was designed -for the Church at an early age, but he inclined more to belles-lettres, and showed a strong sceptical turn at the university. In 1807 he became pastor at Schneeberg, … Continue reading “Bretschneiider, Karl Gottlieb (2)”

Bretonneau, Gui a French ecclesiastical historian, a native of Pontoise, lived in the early half of the 17th century. He was canon of St. Laurent of Plancy, and wrote, Histoire Genealogique de la Maison des Brifonnet (Paris, 1620): Histoire Deuteronomy 1’Origine et Fondation du Vicariat de Pontoise (ibid. 1636): Examen de sinteresse du Livre de … Continue reading “Bretonneau, Gui”

Bretonneau, Francois a French theologian, was born in Touraine, December 31, 1660. He became a Jesuit, and for thirty-four years devoted himself to preaching. He died at Paris, May 29, 1741. He wrote, Reflexions Chretiennes pour les jeunes’ Gens qui entrent dans le Monde (Paris, 1708): Sermons, Pandegy iques et Discours sui les Mystres (ibid. … Continue reading “Bretonneau, Francois”

Breton, William an English writer of the 14th century, was born in Wales. He was educated a Franciscan at Grimsby, Lincolnshire; was a great scholar, a deep divine, and a writer of many books, both in prose and verse, of which his masterpiece was An Exposition of all the Hard Words of the Bible; and … Continue reading “Breton, William”

Breton Version Breton is the language of the ancient independent kingdom of America, and is now spoken in Lower Brittany, by about 800,000 people, most of whom are unacquainted a with French. As French is now the only language used in all the elementary schools, it is likely that it will soon supersede the native … Continue reading “Breton Version”

Breton, Raymond A noted French missionary among the Caribbean Indians, b. at Baune, 3 September, 1609; d. at Caen, 8 January, 1679. He entered the Order of St. Dominic at the age of seventeen and was sent (1627) to the famous priory of St. Jacques, at Paris, to finish his classical education and make his … Continue reading “Breton, Raymond”

Breton (Brecton, Or Britton), John E., LL.D an English prelate, was promoted from being canon of Hereford to bishop; of that diocese in 1269, and died May 12, 1275. He was noted for his knowledge of the civil and common law, and made a digest of the laws of England. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological … Continue reading “Breton (Brecton, Or Britton), John E., LL.D”

Bretland, Joseph a Unitarian minister of Exeter, England, was born in 1742, and died in 1819. He left for publication two volumes of Sermons (Exeter, 1820). See Allibone, Dict. of Bit. and Amer. Authors, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

BRETHREN WHITE Were the followers of a priest from the Alps about the beginning of the fifteenth century. They and their leader were arrayed in white garments. Their leader carried about a cross like a standard. His apparent sanctity and devotion drew together a number of followers. This deluded enthusiast practiced many acts of mortification … Continue reading “Brethren, White (2)”

Brethren, Unity of A religious association formed near Kunwald, Bohemia, 1457, “to foster pure scriptural teaching and apostolic discipline.” The Unitas Fratrom, Church of Brethren, or Unity of Brethren, known at the present time in England and America as the Moravian Church, was established, 1735. In 1734 the first Moravian missionary came to Pennsylvania, and … Continue reading “Brethren, Unity of”