Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

T’ien A material or physical sky, spoken in opposition to earth, a ruling or presiding Heaven, anthropomorphic by nature; a fatalistic heaven, one equivalent to Nature; an ethical heaven, one hiving a moral principle and which is the highest primordial principle of the universe. — H.H. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Tieftrunk, Johann Heinrich a Lutheran theologian and philosopher of Germany, was born in 1760 at Oeftenhifen, near Rostock. He studied at Rostock and Halle, was in 1792 professor at Halle, and died October 7, 1837. He published, Einzig moglicher Zweck Jesu aus dem Grundgesetze der Religion entwickelt (2d ed. Halle, 1793): Versuch einer Kritik der … Continue reading “Tieftrunk, Johann Heinrich”

Tieffentaller, Joseph Catholic geographer . Born 1710; died 1785. Renowned for his studies on the geography of Hindustan, particularly his maps of the Ganges basin. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Tieffentaller, Joseph Jesuit missionary and noted geographer in Hindustan, b. at Bozen in the Tyrol, 27 August, 1710; d. at Lucknow, 5 July, 1785. He entered … Continue reading “Tieffentaller, Joseph”

Tiedebaik in Chinese and Japanese mythology, was one of the head deities, who is said to be in the temple of Osaka. It is unknown what this deity represented, unless the description of the image permits a conjecture. Tiedebaik, a powerful four-armed giant, with a crown upon his head, Stands in splendidly ornamented dress upon … Continue reading “Tiedebaik”

Tie, Defender of the (Latin: Defensor Vinculi) Member of a diocesan matrimonial court whose duty is to uphold the validity of a disputed marriage until sufficient evidence has been adduced to show its nullity. If he is dissatisfied with the ruling of the court, he has the right of appeal to a higher tribunal. Fuente: … Continue reading “Tie, Defender of the”

Tie “to bind,” is rendered “to tie” in Mat 21:2; Mar 11:2, Mar 11:4; Luk 19:30. See BIND. “to stretch out or forth,” is used of preparations for scourging, Act 22:25, RV, “had tied (him) up” (AV, “bound”). Fuente: Vine’s Dictionary of New Testament Words Tie Mat 21:2 (c) This may be taken as a … Continue reading “Tie”

Tidman, Arthur, D.D an English Congregational minister, was born at Mickelton, November 14, 1792. He was educated for the medical profession, but afterwards studied theology with Reverend George Collison, and in 1813 commenced missionary work in Sidmouth. In 1818 he received a call from Frome, and in 1828 settled at Barbican Chapel, London. During the … Continue reading “Tidman, Arthur, D.D”

TIDINGS, GOOD (1) Spiritual Isa 40:9; Isa 52:7; Isa 61:1; Nah 1:15; Luk 1:19; Luk 2:10; Luk 8:1 –SEE Gospel, GOSPEL (2) Of Human Affairs 2Sa 18:27; 2Ki 7:9; Pro 25:25 Fuente: Thompson Chain-Reference Bible

Tidings, Glad tdingz See GLAD TIDINGS. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Tidings akin to phemi, “to speak,” denotes “information,” especially against fraud or other delinquency, and is rendered “tidings” in Act 21:31. Note: In Act 11:22, AV, logos, “a word, a report” (RV), is rendered “tidings.” is used of any message designed to cheer those who receive it; it is rendered “to bring, declare, preach,” or … Continue reading “Tidings”