Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Besenbeck, Georg a German Protestant theologian, was born Jan. 3, 1731, at Erlangen, where he also pursued his theological studies. In 1751 he was appointed collaborator and in 1758 con-rector at the gymnasium there. He died Nov. 7, 1762. He published, Beitrdge zu der exegetischen Gottesgelehrtheit (Erlangen,, 1754-57, 2 vols.): Grundrisse erbaulicher Betrachtungen fiber auserlesene … Continue reading “Besenbeck, Georg”

Besenbeck, Caspar Jacob a Protestant theologian of Germany, was born in 1760 at Erlangen. In 1790 he was con-rector at the gymnasium in Altstadt-Erlangen, and in 1813 he was called as professor of the gymnasium at Baireuth, where he died, March 22, 1815. He published, Die Religion des Christen (Furth, 1803): Lazarus oder iiber das … Continue reading “Besenbeck, Caspar Jacob”

Beseleel (Beçál’el, in the shadow of God). I. The son of Uri and grandson of Hur of the tribe of Juda (Exodus 31:2; 35:30; 1 Chronicles 2:20; 2 Chronicles 1:5). Being naturally endowed with a certain originality of invention, he was expressly called by God to be the chief architect of the tabernacle and its … Continue reading “Beseleel”

Beseech the most frequent word with this meaning, lit. denotes “to call to one’s side,” hence, “to call to one’s aid.” It is used for every kind of calling to a person which is meant to produce a particular effect, hence, with various meanings, such as “comfort, exhort, desire, call for,” in addition to its … Continue reading “Beseech”

Bescna priest, and chaplain to St. Patrick. The priest Bescna, sweet his verses, the chaplain of the son of Alprann, is given in the list of St. Patrick’s household in the Four Masters, A.D. 448. Colgan (Tr. Thaum. p. 188, n.) says he was called in Irish Cruimther (priest) Bescna, and would wish to identify … Continue reading “Bescna”

Beschitzi, Moses a great-grandson of Elias, a learned Jew, was born at Constantinople about 1554. Educated by his father, a learned rabbin, he studied Greek, Arabic, and Spanish, visited the principal synagogues of the East, and sustained victoriously several disputes against the rabbinites. Although not yet eighteen years of age at the time of his … Continue reading “Beschitzi, Moses”

Beschitzi, Elias a Karaite of Adrianople, who died in 1491, is the author of , i.e. the mantle of Elijah, a ritualistic work, which is highly esteemed among the Karaite Jews. It was completed by his brother-in-lawCaleb Afendopulo, and was printed at Constantinople in 1531. A new edition was published by Firkowitz (Eupatoria, 1835; latest … Continue reading “Beschitzi, Elias”

Beschi, Costanzo Giuseppe (1680 -c.1746 ) Jesuit missionary and Tamil poet, born Castigione, Italy ; died Manapar, India. He labored about 40 years on the Madura mission and became famous for linguistic and literary work in the Tamil language. He is the author of grammars of High and Low Tamil, and several Tamil dictionaries and … Continue reading “Beschi, Costanzo Giuseppe”

Beschi Constantino Giuseppe an Italian missionary of the Jesuit order, landed in 1700 in the city of Goa, learned the Tamouli language, the Sanscrit, Telougan, Hindustan, and Persian, and attained the dignity of divan or counsellor of Shenda-Sahib, nabob of Trichinopoly. He founded two churches, and applied himself diligently to the conversion of the idolaters, … Continue reading “Beschi Constantino Giuseppe”

Beschefer, Theodore Jesuit missionary in Canada, born at Châlons-sur-marne, 25 May, 1630; died at Reims, 4 February, 1711. He entered the Society of Jesus at Nancy, 24 May, 1647, studied philosophy and theology at Pont-a-Mousson, taught humanities and rhetoric for seven years at various colleges in France, and after his third year of probation came … Continue reading “Beschefer, Theodore”