Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Brethren, Plymouth I A branch of the Plymouth Brethren ; sometimes known as Plymouth Brethren I. Formed in the United States in 1885 by a group who believed that eternal life in Christ is the common blessIng of all believers of every age. They are more conservative than the Open Brethren . Fuente: New Catholic … Continue reading “Brethren, Plymouth I”

Brethren, Plymouth A religious sect which appeared in England and Ireland early in the 19th century. The first permanent meeting was formed at Plymouth, England, 1829; hence the name Plymouth Brethren. Various communities, however, call themselves Believers, Christians, Saints, or Brethren. Identified with this movement were John Nelson Darby, George Muller, Samuel Prideaux, and Anthony … Continue reading “Brethren, Plymouth (2)”

Brethren, Open Second branch of the Plymouth Brethren , who entertain a wide variety of views. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Brethren Of The Sword SEE SWORD, BRETHREN OF THE. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Brethren Of The Sack an order of monks instituted in the 13th century. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Brethren Of The Redemption Of Captives SEE TRINITARIAN BROTHERS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Brethren Of The Observation SEE OBSERVANTISTS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Brethren of the Lord, The A group of persons closely connected with the Saviour appears repeatedly in the New Testament under the designation “his brethren” or “the brethren of the Lord” (Matthew 12:46, 13:55; Mark 3:31-32, 6:3; Luke 8:19-20; John 2:12, 7:3-5; Acts 1:14; 1 Corinthians 9:5). Four such “brethren” are mentioned by name in … Continue reading “Brethren of the Lord, The”

Brethren Of The Lord See James, Ep. of. Fuente: Dictionary of the Apostolic Church Brethren of the Lord Certain relatives of Christ mentioned in several passages of the New Testament. They are recognized as four in number. The most prominent member of the group is James the Less (Mark, 15), called “the brother of the … Continue reading “Brethren of the Lord”

Brethren Of The Hospital SEE HOSPITALLERS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature