Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Tommaso Parentucelli Reigned from 6 March 1447 to 24 March 1455. Born on 15 November 1397 at Sarzano, Italy as Tommaso Parentucelli; died on 24 March 1455 in Rome , Italy . A patron of literature and the fine arts he had come in contact with the Renaissance movement in Rome while in the service … Continue reading “Tommaso Parentucelli”

Tommaso de Vio Gaetani Cajetan (1469 -1534 ) Cardinal , philosopher, theologian, and exegete, born Gaeta, Italy ; died Rome, Italy . He was of noble birth, and from his youth was devout and studious, entering the Dominican Order before the age of 16. He soon attracted attention by his writings and discourses. Courageously he … Continue reading “Tommaso de Vio Gaetani Cajetan”

Tommaso Boggiani Profile Joined the Dominicans on 15 September 1879 , taking the name Tommaso. Priest . Missionary to Constantinople . Prior of the Dominican convent at Ragusa , Sicily , Italy in 1891 . Parish priest at Santa Maria di Castello, Genoa , Italy in 1900 . Taught in the seminary of Genoa . … Continue reading “Tommaso Boggiani”

Tommasi, Giuseppe Maria a learned Italian cardinal, and son of Julius Tommasi, duke of Palma, was, born at Alicata, Sicily, Sept. 14, 1649. He entered the society of the Theatines, and cardinal Albali, when he became pope, appointed in first qualificator of the Holy Office, then consultor of the Congregation of the Rites, and lastly … Continue reading “Tommasi, Giuseppe Maria”

Tommasi, Blessed Giuseppe Maria A Cardinal, noted for his learning, humility, and zeal for reform; born at Licata, Sicily, of a princely family, 12 September, 1649; died in Rome, 1 January 1713. Though destined by his father for the Spanish Court, he joined the Clerks Regular of the Theatine Order at Palermo, 24 March, 1665, … Continue reading “Tommasi, Blessed Giuseppe Maria”

Tomlinson, Joseph Smith, D.D a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born in Georgetown, Ky., March 15, 1802. He was educated at the Transylvania University, and was licensed to preach before his graduation in 1825. He was appointed professor of mathematics and natural philosophy of Augusta College the same year, and also admitted to … Continue reading “Tomlinson, Joseph Smith, D.D”

Tomlinson, George, D.D a prelate of the Church of England, was educated at St. John’s College, Cambridge, from which he graduated in 1822. After having served for several years as minister of St. Matthew’s Chapel, Spring Gardens, Westminster; he was nominated, in 1842, to the bishopric of Gibraltar; which extends over Malta and the neighboring … Continue reading “Tomlinson, George, D.D”

Tomline, George D.D an English prelate, the son of George and Susan Pretyman, was born at Bury St. Edmund’s, Suffolk, Oct. 9,1750. He was educated at Bury School and at Pembroke Hall, Cambridge, where he took his A.B. degree, and was senior wrangler in 1772 , The following year he was elected a fellow of … Continue reading “Tomline, George D.D”

Tomi A titular metropolitan see in the Province of Scythia, on the Black Sea. It was a Greek colony from Miletus. In 29 B.C. the Romans captured the country from the Odryses, and annexed it as far as the Danube, under the name of Limes Scythicus. The city was afterwards included in the Province of … Continue reading “Tomi”

Tombstone is a mark of a grave, or a monument, to remind the passer by that a person is buried beneath. In the earliest ages a heap of stones, or a single upright stone, such as the menhir, seems to have marked the resting place of the dead. Among the early Britons the cromlech that … Continue reading “Tombstone”