Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Tulisso in Prussian mythology, were priests of a lower order, belonging to none of the three higher classes of Grivaites, Siggones, and Wurrkaites. The care of the sick rested with them, whom they either prepared for death, or sought, with their scanty knowledge, to cure or to alleviate their sufferings. They resided among the populace … Continue reading “Tulisso”

Tulchans, or Tulchan Bishops A tulchan was the effigy of a calf, or rather it was a stuffed calfskin, set up before a cow when she was milked under the belief that the animal thereby yielded her milk more freely. The custom has long been discontinued. Under the regent Morton, and after 1572, attempts were … Continue reading “Tulchans, or Tulchan Bishops”

Tulasne, Louis-Ren A noted botanist, b. at Azay-le-Rideau, Dept of Indre-et-Loire, France, 12 Sept., 1815; d. at Hyères in southern France 22 Dec., 1885. He studied law at Poitiers, but later turned his attention to botany and worked until 1842 in company with Auguste de Saint-Hilaire on the flora of Brazil. He was an assistant … Continue reading “Tulasne, Louis-René”

Tulancingo (DE TULANCINGO). Diocese in the Mexican Republic, suffragan of Mexico. Its area is about 8000 square miles, that is to say, almost that of the State of Hidalgo, in which the diocese is situated. It comprises the greater part of the State of Hidalgo, with the exception of a few parishes situated in the … Continue reading “Tulancingo”

Tukudh Version This version is of a very recent date; and the translation of the four gospels and the epistles of John into that dialect was undertaken by the British and Foreign Bible Society, at the request of the Church Missionary Society, and was made in the year 1872 by the Rev. R. McDonald, who … Continue reading “Tukudh Version”

Tukkiyim SEE PEACOCK. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Tuism (from Latin tu, thou) In ethics the doctrine which puts the emphasis on the well-being of one’s fellow-men. Another name for altruism, which see. — K.F.L. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Tuiscon in German mythology, was an earth-born god, from whom all Germans are said to have sprung. He was highly esteemed by his son, man. The Druids sacrificed human beings to him. According to the accounts given by Caesar, these sacrifices were made not only in Germany, but throughout the whole of Gaul. Some hold … Continue reading “Tuiscon”

Tuigg, John a Roman Catholic bishop, was born in Cork, Ireland, February 19, 1820. He was educated at All-Hallows College and St. Michael’s Seminary, Pittsburgh; ordained in 1850, and appointed to St. Bridget’s Church, Pittsburgh but in 1853. became pastor of Altoona. His success here led to his appointment as bishop of Pittsburgh. He was … Continue reading “Tuigg, John”

Tuidela, Benjamin (Ben-Jonah) Of the famous Jewish traveler of the 12th century, is known for his researches on the state of the various colonies of the Hebrew people, both in the East and. in the West. From 1165 to 1173 he traveled in several countries in Europe, Asia, and Africa, and published his results in … Continue reading “Tuidela, Benjamin (Ben-Jonah) Of”