Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

TURTLE-DOVE Or Turtle, the Columba Turtur; a distinct bird from the common dove or pigeon, smaller and differently marked, and having a soft and plaintive note, Isa 59:11 Eze 7:16 . It is a bird of passage, Jer 8:7, leaving Palestine for a short trip to the south, and returning early in spring, Son 2:12 … Continue reading “Turtle-dove”

Turtle (Dove) tor; Latin, tur-tur, from imitation of its cooing note. Abraham’s offering (Gen 15:9) with a young pigeon (gozal). A pair was the poor man’s substitute for the lamb or kid, as trespass, sin, or burnt offering (Lev 12:6); so the Virgin mother for her purification, through poverty (Luk 2:24; 2Co 8:9). Also in … Continue reading “Turtle (Dove)”

Turtle Turtle. Both turtles and tortoises (a type often found in Palestine) and their eggs and meat were eaten. In (Num 6:10) and (Jer 8:7) (KJV), turtle is simply an abbreviation of turtledove. The context clearly indicates that a bird is meant, not the silent, slow-moving turtle. Fuente: Plants Animals Of Bible Turtle The Holy … Continue reading “Turtle”

Turstine a monk of Caen, in Normandy, who, in 1801, was sent over to England and installed first Norman abbot of Glastonbury Abbey. Through his influence, William I granted the abbey a charter, restoring its lost lands, and confirming all its privileges. In a general council, he opposed the assumptions of Giso, bishop of Wells, … Continue reading “Turstine”

Turselin (Lat. Tursellinus), HORACE, a learned and indefatigable Jesuit of Rome, was born in 1545, and taught rhetoric in that city twenty years, and was rector of several colleges. He promoted the study of belles-lettres in his society, and died at Rome, April 6, 1599. His principal works are, Life of St. Francis Xavier (best … Continue reading “Turselin”

Turro y Darder, Ramon Spanish Biologist and Philosopher. Born in Malgrat, Dec. 8 1854. Died in Barcelona, June 5, 1926. As a Biologist, his conclusions about the circulation of the blood, more than half a century ago, were accepted and verified by later researchers and theorists. Among other things, he showed the insufficiency and unsatisfactoriness … Continue reading “Turro y Darder, Ramon”

Turrigera (or Turrita) (tower-bearer or towered), in Roman mythology, was a surname of Cybele. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Turri in the mythology of the Finns, was a god of war and hunting, living in steep rocky caverns, and was worshipped as the god of the nation. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Turretini the name of a family of theologians of Geneva, whose ancestor, Francis Turretin or Turretini, the son of a gonfalonier of Lucca, was expatriated on account of his religion. He came to Geneva in 1579. Among his descendants three men deserve mention in this place. 1. BENEDETTO was born in 1588 at Zurich, became … Continue reading “Turretini”

Turret, Touret, or Turette a small tower: the name is also sometimes given to a large pinnacle. Turrets are employed in Gothic architecture for various purposes, and are applied in various ways; they also differ very greatly in their forms, proportions, and decorations. In many cases they are used solely for ornament; they are also … Continue reading “Turret, Touret, or Turette”