Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Blyssen, Heinrich Born at Cologne or Bonn, Germany in 1526; died at Graz, 24 April, 1586. He entered the Society of Jesus, and St. Ignatius, appreciating his logic and knowledge of theology, sent him with eleven other Jesuits to Bohemia to combat heresy there, and to sustain a public discussion with the disciples of Luther … Continue reading “Blyssen, Heinrich”

Blydenburgh, Moses a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born at Islip, N. Y., in 1817, of eminently devout parents. He experienced religion at the age of fourteen, and was ever afterwards an exemplary Christian. In 1840 he entered the New York Conference, and in each charge given him exhibited devotion to his work. He died in … Continue reading “Blydenburgh, Moses”

Bluteau, Raphael a Theatine priest, was born in London of French parents, Dec. 4, 1638, and became celebrated for his acquirements both in sacred and profane learning. He visited Portugal and preached several times before the king and queen. He was also admitted into the Academy, and became an officer in the inquisition. He died … Continue reading “Bluteau, Raphael”

Blushing With shame Ezr 9:6; Jer 6:15; Jer 8:12 Fuente: Nave’s Topical Bible

Bluntschli Johann Caspar a famous German jurist, was born March 9, 1808, at Zurich. His studies were prosecuted at Berlin, Bonn, and Paris, and after his return to his native city he was appointed, in 1833, professor of law in the newly founded university, and shortly afterwards became the legal adviser of the city of … Continue reading “Bluntschli Johann Caspar”

Blunt, John James an English divine and voluminous writer, was born in Newcastle 1794, and educated at St. John’s College, Cambridge, of which he became fellow in 1816. In 1821 he became curate of Hodnet (to Reginald Heber), in 1834 rector of Great Oakley, Essex, and in 1819 Lady Margaret professor of divinity at Cambridge. … Continue reading “Blunt, John James (2)”

Blunt, Henry, A.M. a popular preacher and writer in the Church of England, for many years incumbent of Trinity Church, Upper Chelsea, was made rector of Streatham, Surrey, in 1835, and died 1843. His writings are chiefly expository, and include Lectures on the History of Abraham (Lond. 1834, 12mo, 7th ed.):-Lectures on Jacob (Lond. 1828, … Continue reading “Blunt, Henry, A.M. (2)”

Blunt Ecc 10:10 (b) This figure is used to teach us that our knowledge of the Word of GOD must be fresh, clear and forceful. We must be quick-witted. We must be alert and well trained in the art of affecting the hearts of others. The work of GOD is easily accomplished when we have … Continue reading “Blunt”

Blundon, William an English minister of the Society of Friends, was born in 1656, in the parish of Kingsclear, Southampton Co. At twenty-eight years of age he left the Episcopal Church and attended a meeting of Presbyterians, but at length found spiritual comfort in a Quaker meeting. About 1710 he first began speaking as the … Continue reading “Blundon, William”

Blunden, Edgar B a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born in Morgan County, O., Sept. 24 1836, of pious parents. He joined the Church at the age of ten; enlisted in the army in 1861, and rose to the rank of captain, then of major. At the close of the war he was licensed to preach, … Continue reading “Blunden, Edgar B”