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Talmud, Babylonian The Palestine Mishna was carried to Babylon and studied by 7 generations of Amoraim in the Academies of Nehardea (under Samuel). — H.L.G. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

TALMUD A collection of Jewish writings. There are two works which bear this name the Talmud of Jerusalem, and the Talmud of Babylon. Each of these are composed of two parts the Mishna, which is the text, and is common to both; and the Gemara, or commentary. The Mishna, which comprehends all the laws, institutions, … Continue reading “Talmud”

Talmon (Heb. Talmonn’; , oppressor; Sept. and v..r. , , ; Vulg. Telmon), the head of a family of door-keepers in the Temple, the porters for the camps of the sons of Levi (1Ch 9:17 Neh 11:19). B.C. 1013. Some of his descendants returned with Zerubbabel (Ezr 2:42; Neh 7:45), and were employed in their … Continue reading “Talmon”

TALMAI King of Geshur, on the borders of Palestine and Syria. David married Maacha his daughter, the mother of Tamar and Absalom. The latter avenged the wrongs of his sister Tamar by the murder of Amnon, and then took refuge at the court of his grandfather, where he remained three years, 2Sa 3:3,13,14 . Fuente: … Continue reading “Talmai”

Talmage, Samuel Kennedy, D.D a Presbyterian divine, was born at Somerville, N. J., Dec. 11, 1798. He graduated at the College of New Jersey in 1820; taught in an academy for two years; was tutor in the College of New Jersey for three years, employing his leisure hours in studying theology privately; was licensed and … Continue reading “Talmage, Samuel Kennedy, D.D”

Tallis, Thomas English composer, born about 1514; died 23 November, 1585. He was a chorister at Saint Paul’s Cathedral, London, becoming organist of Waltham Abbey in 1536. In 1540 his post was forfeited on the dissolution of the abbey, and in 1542 he appears as a gentleman of the Chapel Royal, continuing as such under … Continue reading “Tallis, Thomas”

Talleyrand-Prigord, Charles-Maurice de Prince of Benevento, Bishop of Autun, French minister and ambassador, born in Paris, 13 February, 1754, died there, May, 1838. The eldest of an ancient French family, he was destined for Holy orders, owing to an accident which had made him lame. After having completed his studies at the Collège d’Harcourt, he … Continue reading “Talleyrand-Périgord, Charles-Maurice de”

Talleyrand (De Perigord), Elie a French prelate, was born at Perigueux in 1301, and was educated for the priesthood at the school of St. Front in that town. He became successively archdeacon of Perigueux, dean of Richmond (diocese of York), abbot of Chancelas, and (Oct. 10, 1324) bishop of Limoges, although he’ was not consecrated … Continue reading “Talleyrand (De Perigord), Elie”

Talleyrand (De Perigord) Alexandre Angelique a noted French prelate, was born in Paris,. Oct. 16, 1736, and after a course of education at the College de la Fleche, the Seminary of St. Sulpice, and under the direction of abb Bourlier, became one of the almoners of the king, later vicar-general of Verdun, and (in 1762) … Continue reading “Talleyrand (De Perigord) Alexandre Angelique”

Tallents, Francis an eminent Nonconformist divine, was born at Palsley, near Chesterfield, England, November, 1619, and was educated at the public-schools of Mansfield and Newark. He entered Peterhouse, Cambridge, but being chosen subtutor to the sons of the earl of Suffolk, removed to Magdalen College, of which he afterwards became fellow senior fellow, and president. … Continue reading “Tallents, Francis”