Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Tyrus (), the Greek form of the name of two places in Palestine. 1. The well-known city of TYRE SEE TYRE (q.v.), as the name is usually Anglicized, but Tyrus in the A. V. in certain passages (Jer 25:22; Jer 27:3; Jer 47:4; Eze 26:2-4; Eze 26:7; Eze 26:15; Eze 27:2-3; Eze 27:8; Eze 27:32; … Continue reading “TYRUS”

Tyrrhus in ancient Italian mythology, was a chief shepherd of Latinus, king of Italy. He was the owner of a beautiful tame deer which Silvia nursed, bathed, and ornamented with flowers. The Fury Alecto, sent from Tartarus chased this deer, so that it came within reach of Ascanius, who wounded it, whereupon it fled towards … Continue reading “Tyrrhus”

Tyrrhenus in Greek mythology, was a son of Hercules and Omphale, or a son of Telephus and Hiera, and a brother of Tarchon; or a son of Atys and Callithea, and brother of Lydus. He is said to have introduced the use of the great sea-shell as a trumpet. He colonized that part of Italy … Continue reading “Tyrrhenus”

Tyropoeon Valley (i.e., “Valley of the Cheesemongers”), the name given by Josephus the historian to the valley or rugged ravine which in ancient times separated Mount Moriah from Mount Zion. This valley, now filled up with a vast accumulation of rubbish, and almost a plain, was spanned by bridges, the most noted of which was … Continue reading “Tyropoeon Valley”

Tyropoeon, The t-ro-peon. See JERUSALEM. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Tyropceon (, of the cheese-makers), the name of a valley () in Jerusalem, mentioned only by Josephus, who says that the city was built, one quarter facing another, upon two hills, separated by an intervening valley, at which over against each other the houses terminated. Again, The valley of the Tyropoeon, which, I have said, … Continue reading “Tyropceon”

Tyrones Dei (new soldiers of God), a name given in the early Church, to catechumens, by Tertullian (De Panitent. c. 6) and Augustine (De Fide ad Catechumen. 2, 1), because they were just entering upon that; state which made them soldiers of God and candidates of eternal life. See Bingham, Christ. Antiq. bk. 11, ch … Continue reading “Tyrones Dei”

Tyrius (i.e. the Tyrian), in Greek mythology, was; an epithet of Hercules, as adored in Cyprus. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Tyrimmas in Greek mythology, was a friend of Ulysses, with whom the latter lived while on his journey from Troy to Epirus to consult the oracle about the war. Tyrimmas had a beautiful daughter, Erippe, whom Ulysses loved, and by whom he begot a son, Euryalus. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Tyrie, James Theologian, b. at Drumkilbo, Perthshire, Scotland, 1543; d. at Rome, 27 May, 1597. Educated first at St. Andrews, he joined Edmund Hay (q. v.) at the time of de Gouda’s mission in 1526. In his company he then went to Rome, was there admitted into the Society of Jesus, and was eventually sent … Continue reading “Tyrie, James”