Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Tsabians (from , a host) were those who worshipped the heavenly hosts, that being one of the earliest forms in which idolatry appeared. This species of idolatry first prevailed in Chaldaea, whence it spread over all the East, passed into Egypt, and thence found its way into Greece. The sun, moon, and each of the … Continue reading “Tsabians”

Tsab SEE TORTOISE. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Tsa chia The “Miscellaneous” or “Mixed” School, which “drew from the Confucians and the Mohists and harmonized the Logicians and the Legalists,” including Shih Tzu (fourth century B.C.), Lu Pu-wei (290?-235 B.C.), and Huai-nan Tzu (d. 122 B.C.) — W.T.C. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Tryphosa (, a Greek name) A woman saluted by St. Paul in Rom 16:12 and coupled with Tryphaena (q.v. [Note: .v. quod vide, which see.] ). T. B. Allworthy. Fuente: Dictionary of the Apostolic Church Tryphosa (, lixurious), a Christian female at Rome, addressed by Paul (Rom 16:12). A.D. 55. SEE TRYPHENA. Fuente: Cyclopedia of … Continue reading “Tryphosa”

Tryphon, Respicius, and Nympha Martyrs whose feast is observed in the Latin Church on 10 November. Tryphon is said to have been born at Kampsade in Phrygia and as a boy took care of geese. During the Decian persecution he was taken to Nicfa about the year 250 and put to death in a horrible … Continue reading “Tryphon, Respicius, and Nympha”

Tryphon (, a not infrequent Greek name of the later age), a usurper of the Syrian throne. His proper name was Diodotus (Strabo, 16:2, 10; Appian, Syr. 68), and the surname Tryphon was given to him, or, according to Appian, adopted by him, after his accession to power (Livy, Epit. 53, 45). He was a … Continue reading “Tryphon”

Trypho an eminent man, who was seized as a Christian and imprisoned at Nice, about A.D. 50, in company with another, named Respicius. They were soon after put to the rack, which they bore with admirable patience for three hours, and uttered the praises of the Almighty the whole time. They were then exposed naked … Continue reading “Trypho”

TRYPHENA AND TRYPHOSA Female disciples at Rome, apparently sisters, and very useful in the work of evangelization, 1Ch 16:12 . Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Tryphena and Tryphosa two female Christians, active workers, whom Paul salutes in his epistle to the Romans (16:12). Fuente: Easton’s Bible Dictionary Tryphena and Tryphosa Christian women at Rome, … Continue reading “Tryphena and Tryphosa”

Tryphena A devout follower, of the Lord, spoken of by Paul. (Rom 16:12) The word is truly feminine, meaning somewhat tender. Fuente: The Poor Mans Concordance and Dictionary to the Sacred Scriptures Tryphena Tryphena and Tryphosa, female disciples at Rome, who labored to extend the Gospel and to succor the faithful (Rom 16:12). Their history … Continue reading “Tryphena”

Tryphaena (, a Greek name) Tryphaena is a woman saluted by St. Paul in Rom 16:12 and coupled with Tryphosa. The two are generally supposed to have been sisters, or at least near relatives, for it was usual to designate members of the same family by derivatives of the same root (J. B. Lightfoot, Philippians … Continue reading “Tryphaena”