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Tappan, David, D.D a Congregational minister, was born at Manchester, Mass., in 1753, graduated at Harvard College in 1771, and was ordained in April, 1774, pastor at Newbury, Mass., where he remained until inaugurated professor of divinity at Harvard College, Dec. 26,1792, which position he retained until his death, Aug. 27,1803. He published, Two Friendly … Continue reading “Tappan, David, D.D”

Tappan, Benjamin, D.D a Congregational minister, tile son of the Rev. David Tappan, professor of divinity in Harvard College, and grandson of Benjamin Tappan, pastor in Manchester, Mass., was born at West Newbury, Mass., Nov. 7,1788. He graduated at Harvard College in 1805, spent some time teaching at Woburn and Salem, and in 1809 became … Continue reading “Tappan, Benjamin, D.D”

Tapis, Esteban Born at Santa Coloma de Farnes, Catalonia, Spain, 25 Aug., 1754; died 3 Nov., 1825. He entered the Franciscan Order at Gerona, 27 Jan., 1778, and joined the missionary College of San Fernando, Mexico, in 1786. Reaching California in 1790, he was in succession stationed at the Indian missions of San Luis Obispo … Continue reading “Tapis, Esteban”

Taphon ( ); Josephus, or ; Vulg. Thopo; Syr. Tefos), one of the cities in Judmae fortified by Bacchides (1Ma 9:50). It is probably the BETH-TAPPUAIA SEE BETH-TAPPUAIA (q.v.) of the Old Test., which lay near Hebron. The form given by Josephus suggests Tekoa, but Grimm (Exeg. Handbuch) has pointed out that his equivalent for … Continue reading “Taphon”

Taphnes (), a Graecized form (Judith 1, 9) of the Egyptian city TAPANHEH SEE TAPANHEH (q.v.). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Taphath (Heb. Taphath’, , ornament; Sept. v.r. ; Vulg. Tapheth), Solomon’s daughter, and wife of Abihadab, his commissariat in the district of Dor (1Ki 4:11). B.C. cir. 1000. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Taphath (“a drop”.) Solomon’s daughter, wife of the son of Abinadab, Solomon’s commissariat officer in Dor. (1Ki 4:11). Fuente: … Continue reading “Taphath”

TAPESTRY Cloth for hangings and bed-covers, covered with ornamental needlework, Pro 7:16 . Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Tapestry A word of French origin naming a fabric in which the two processes of weaving and embroidering are combined. The woof is not made in the usual way by throwing the threads with a shuttle, … Continue reading “TAPESTRY”

Tapers, Early Use of It became customary at an early period to burn tapers in churches on various occasions. This was done during the reading of the gospel, and is partly excused by Jeromte. He says to Vigilantius, We do not light candles in open day, therefore you slander us without reason. He confesses, however, … Continue reading “Tapers, Early Use of”

Tapeinosis; or, Demeaning (A lessening of a thing in order to increase it) Ta-pei-n-sis. Greek , a demeaning or humbling. This differs from Meiosis in that in Meiosis one thing is diminished in order, by contrast, to increase the greatness of another, or something else. Whereas, in Tapeinosis the thing that is lessened is the … Continue reading “Tapeinosis; or, Demeaning”

Tapas (Skr. heat) Austerity, penance, intense application of Yoga (q.v.). — K.F.L. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy