Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Trilemma See Proof by cases. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Trika An Indian philosophic system founded by Vasugupta in the 9th cent. A.D., having flourished among the Shivaites of Kashmir till the 14th cent., and now revising along with the Southern, Tamil, offshoot of the Shaiva-siddhanta. Its aim is the recognition of Shiva as one’s own inmost nature (see pratyabhijna) from which ensues progressive dissolution … Continue reading “Trika”

Triglaw in Slavonic mythology, was the supreme god of the Servians, Wends, Poles, partly also of the Rigen islanders, Pomeranians, Prussians, and Lithuanians. He was, as his name indicates, triple-headed, and therefore represented the Slavonic trinity. The priests proclaimed Triglaw as the unseen supreme sovereign of heaven, earth, and the infernal regions. He was represented … Continue reading “Triglaw”

Trigland, Jacob a Dutch theologian, was born at Harlem, May 8, 1652, and died at Leyden, Sept. 22, 1705. His writings are, Dissertt. Theologico-philologica, Continens Defensionem Integritatis Codicis Sacri adversus Nuperas in eum Censuras (Leyden, 1703): Diatribe de Secta Karceorum (ibid. eod.; Germ. transl. by Frst. in Literaturbl. des Orients, 1843, c. 12, 23, 39, … Continue reading “Trigland, Jacob”

Triffechov, Adam a Lutheran theologian of Germany, was born August 11, 1641, at Lubeck, studied at different universities, was in 1672 ecclesiastical counsellor at Gotha, in 1677 general superintendent, and died August 17, 1687. He published, Historia Chiliasmi: De Impositione Manuum in Sacrificiis ex Hebraeorum nec non Christianorum Monumentis: De Emphasibus Scripture Sacrae ad Ies. … Continue reading “Triffechov, Adam”

Triest-Capo d’Istria (TERGESTINA ET JUSTINOPOLITANA.) Suffragan diocese of Görz-Gradiska; exists as a triple see since 1821, when Cittanova (Æmonia) and Capodistria (Ægida, Capris, Justinopolis) were united to Triest, and its present name was assigned to the see. St. Frugifer, consecrated in 524, was the first Bishop of Triest; since then it exhibits a long line … Continue reading “Triest-Capo d’Istria”

Triesnecker, Francis a Paula Astronomer, b. at Kirchberg on the Wagram, in Lower Austria, 2 April, 1745; d. at Vienna 29 January, 1817. At the age of sixteen he entered the Society of Jesus, and, after several years’ study of philosophy (Vienna) and mathematics (Tyrnau), he taught at various Jesuit colleges. After the suppression of … Continue reading “Triesnecker, Francis a Paula”

Triers, Ecclesiastical A parliamentary ordinance was passed in 1654 appointing thirty-eight commissioners to the office of triers; they were chosen by Cromwell, and sat at Whitehall. They were mostly Independents, though some Presbyterians were joined with them. They were appointed to try all ministers that came for institution and induction, and without their approval none … Continue reading “Triers, Ecclesiastical”

TRIERS A society of ministers, with some others, chosen by Cromwell to sit at Whitehall. They were mostly Independents, though some Presbyterians were joined with them. They had power to try all that came for institution and induction; and without their approbation none were admitted. They examined all who were able to come up to … Continue reading “TRIERS”

Trier (TREVIRENSIS) Diocese; suffragan of Cologne; includes in the Prussian province of the Rhine the governmental department of Trier, with the exception of two districts administered by mayors, and the governmental department of Coblenz with the exception of ten such districts that belong to the Archdiocese of Cologne; it also includes the Principality of Birkenfeld … Continue reading “Trier”