Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Turchi, Alessandro called Veronese, also L’ Orbetto, an Italian painter, was born at Verona (according to Pozzo) about 1578. When a lad his talent was recognised by Felice Riccio, who took him into his study, and carefully instructed him. Leaving Riccio, he went to Venice, where he studied with Carlo Cagliari, and then proceeded to … Continue reading “Turchi, Alessandro”

Turban Though it is presumable that in a climate like that of Palestine the inhabitants did not expose themselves to the cold of winter or the heats of summer without some covering for the head, there is no certain evidence that any such was in common use. The Hebrews have several words by which articles … Continue reading “Turban”

Tura (Or Turra), Cosimo (Cosime Da Ferrara) an Italian painter, was born at Ferrara in 1406. He was a disciple of Galasso Galassi, and was court-painter in the time of the duke Borso d’ Este. He died in 1469. Tura worked both in oil and fresco, and painted in the dry, Gothic style then prevailing. … Continue reading “Tura (Or Turra), Cosimo (Cosime Da Ferrara)”

Tuquoa in the mythology of the Hottentots, is the evil spirit causing harm and misery, for whom numerous sacrifices are offered for the purpose of relieving the Hottentots, whom he is said to persecute. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Tupper, Charles, D.D a Baptist minister, was born at Cornwallis, N.S., August 6, 1794. He was baptized by Reverend E. Manning, May 14, 1815, taught school in Cornwallis, was ordained July 17, 1817, labored as a home missionary in several parts of the province, became pastor at Amherst in 1819, at St. John, N.B., in … Continue reading “Tupper, Charles, D.D”

Tuoni was the father of Kivutar, or Kipu-typo, the Finnish goddess of diseases. Lenormant, Chald. Magic, p. 259. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Tuonela was, according to the Finnish belief, the river of the country of the dead. Lenormait, Chald. Magic, p. 258. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Tunsted, Simon English Minorite, b. at Norwich, year unknown; d. at Bruisyard, Suffolk, 1369. Having joined the Greyfriars at Norwich he distinguished himself for learning and piety and was made a doctor of theology. He filled several important ecclesiastical charges, being at different times warden of the Franciscan convent at Norwich, regent master of the … Continue reading “Tunsted, Simon”

Tunstall, Venerable Thomas Martyred at Norwich, 13 July, 1616. He was descended from the Tunstalls of Thurland, an ancient Lancashire family who afterwards settled in Yorkshire. In the Douay Diaries he is called by the alias of Helmes and is described as Carleolensis, that is, born within the ancient Diocese of Carlisle. He took the … Continue reading “Tunstall, Venerable Thomas”

Tunstall, James, D.D an English divine, was born about 1710, and educated at St. John’s College, Cambridge, of which he afterwards became fellow and tutor. In 1739 he obtained the rectory of Sturmer, Essex, and two years later was elected public orator of the university, and was appointed chaplain to Potter, archbishop of Canterbury. In … Continue reading “Tunstall, James, D.D”