Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Twelve Apostles, Gospel Of TWELVE APOSTLES, GOSPEL OF.See Gospels [Apocr. [Note: Apocrypha, Apocryphal.] ], 10. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible

Twelve See Numbers. Fuente: Dictionary of the Apostolic Church Twelve This number was sacred among the Jews, probably because it was that of the tribes (q.v.), or of the months of the year, or (as some think) of the signs of the zodiac. It was symbolical of just proportion, beauty, and stability. It is sometimes … Continue reading “Twelve”

Twells, Leonard a learned English divine, was educated at Jesus College, Cambridge, where he proceeded A.B. in 1704. In 1733 the University of Oxford conferred on him the degree of A.M. by diploma, in approbation probably of his Critical Examination, etc. He was at that time vicar of St. Mary’s, Marlborough, but in 1737 was … Continue reading “Twells, Leonard”

Twelfth-tide SEE EPIPHANY. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Twelfth Night (Greek: epi, upon; phaino, show) 6 January , commemorates the manifestation of the glory of Christ to the Gentiles in the person of the Magi, as well as His Baptism and first miracle at Cana . Originating in the Eastern Church in the 3rd century , it soon spread to the West, where … Continue reading “Twelfth-night”

Twelfth Day Of The Month In the evening service of the Church of England for the twelfth day of any month, the hymn after the second lesson, beginning God be merciful unto us, etc., is omitted, because it comes in the regular psalm for the day, and would thus occasion an unnecessary and useless repetition. … Continue reading “Twelfth Day Of The Month”

Twelfth occurs in Rev 21:20. Fuente: Vine’s Dictionary of New Testament Words

Twain, Two See NUMBERS AS SYMBOLS. Fuente: Concise Bible Dictionary Twain, Two is rendered “twain” in Mat 5:41; Mat 19:5-6; Mat 21:31; Mat 27:21, Mat 27:51; Mar 10:8 (twice); Mar 15:38; in 1Co 6:16; Eph 5:31, RV (AV, “two”); Eph 2:15; in Rev 19:20, RV (AV, “both”). Notes: (1) In the following phrases the numeral … Continue reading “Twain, Two”

Tuy (Tudensis.) Suffragan diocese of the Archdiocese of Santiago, comprises the civil provinces of Orense and Pontevedra, is bounded on the north by Pontevedra, on the east by Orense, on the south by Portugal, and on the west by the Atlantic Ocean. The city has a population of 3000, and is of very ancient origin. … Continue reading “Tuy”

Tuuml;bingen, University of Located in Würtemberg; founded by Count Eberhard im Bart on 3 July, 1477, after Pope Sixtus IV had first undertaken by the Bull of 13 Nov., 1476 to endow the university from the property of the Church. The imperial confirmation followed on 20 Feb., 1484. The university had four faculties: theology, law, … Continue reading “Tuuml;bingen, University of”