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Tantum Ergo The opening words of the penultimate stanza of the Vesper hymn (see PANGE LINGUA GLORIOSI, II) of Corpus Christi. This stanza and the closing one, or doxology (“Genitori” etc.), form a separate hymn which is prescribed for Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament (q.v.). In private exposition, where permission has been obtained to give … Continue reading “Tantum Ergo”

Tantric Adjective to Tantra (q.v.) Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Tantras (from tansu tan, to believe) are the sacred writings of the Hinduls, which are said to have been composed by Siva, and bear the same relation to the votaries of Siva that the Puranas do to the votaries of Vishnu. The Saiva sect look upon the Tantras as the fifth Veda, and attribute to … Continue reading “Tantras”

Tantra (Skr.) One of a large number of treatises reflecting non-indogermanic Hindu and Mongolian influence, composed in the form of diaogues between Shiva (q.v.) and Durga (see Sakti) on problems of ritual, magic, philosophy, and other branches of knowledge. The Tantras, outside the main current of Vedic (q.v.) thinking yet sharing many of the deepest … Continue reading “Tantra”

Tantalus a Greek mythological character, was, according to some, a son of Zeus, or, according to others, of T’molus. All traditions agree in stating that he was a wealthy king, but assign him to different kingdoms, as Lydia, Sipylus, in Plhrygia or Paphlagonia, and Argos or Corinth. Tantalus is peculiarly celebrated in ancient story for … Continue reading “Tantalus”

Tantalizing 1Sa 1:6-7 1Ki 18:27 Fuente: Nave’s Topical Bible

Tanquelmians SEE TANCHELMIANS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

TANQUELINIANS So called from Tanquelinus, who formed a numerous denomination in Brabant and Antwerp in the twelfth century. He treated with contempt the external worship of God, the sacrament of the Lord’s supper, and the rite of baptism, and held clandestine assemblies to propagate his opinions. He declaimed against the vices of the clergy with … Continue reading “TANQUELINIANS”

Tanning Act 9:43 Act 10:5-6 Fuente: Nave’s Topical Bible

Tanner, Matthias Born at Pilsen in Bohemia, 28 Feb., 1630; died at Prague, 8 Feb., 1692. He entered the Society of Jesus in 1646. The greatest part of his life was spent at Prague, where he taught humanities, philosophy, theology, and Scripture, was made rector of the imperial university, and guided for six years the … Continue reading “Tanner, Matthias”