Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Thomas of Villanova, Saint Educator, philanthropist, born at Fuentellana, Spain, 1488; died at Valencia, 8 September, 1555. Son of Aloazo Tomas Garcia and Lucia Mart&iaute;nez Castellanos, the saint was brought up in the practices of religion and charity. Every Friday his father was wont to give in alms all the meal he earned at the … Continue reading “Thomas of Villanova, Saint”

Thomas of Villanova SEE VILLENEUVE. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Thomas of Strasburg A fourteenth-century scholastic of the Augustinian Order, born, according to some writers, at Hagenau in Alsace, according to others, at Strasburg; died 1357. It was probably at Strasburg that he entered the Augustinian Order, and there he began his career as a teacher. About the year 1341 he went to Paris and … Continue reading “Thomas of Strasburg”

Thomas of Jorz (Often but erroneously called JOYCE and frequently referred to as ANGLUS or ANGLICUS). Theologian and cardinal, date of birth and circumstances of his education unknown; died at Grenoble, 13 December, 1310. He entered the Order of Preachers in England, and was remarkable for his piety, erudition, and executive ability. He was master … Continue reading “Thomas of Jorz”

Thomas of Jesus (THOMAS DE ANDRADA). Reformer and preacher, born at Lisbon, 1529; died at Sagena, Morocco, 17 April, 1582. He was educated by the Augustinian Hermits from age of ten, entered the order at Lisbon in 1534, completed his studies at Coimbra, and was appointed novice-master. In his zeal for primitive observance he attempted … Continue reading “Thomas of Jesus”

Thomas of Hereford (THOMAS DE CANTELUPE). Born at Hambledon, Buckinghamshire, England, about 1218; died at Orvieto, Italy, 25 August, 1282. He was the son of William de Cantelupe and Millicent de Gournay, and thus a member of an illustrious and influential family. He was educated under the care of his uncle, Walter de Cantelupe, Bishop … Continue reading “Thomas of Hereford”

Thomas of Dover Martyr; died 2 or 5 August, 1295. On the above date the French ravaged Dover with fire and sword, and eventually attacked the Benedictine priory of St. Martin. All the inmates fled, with the exception of one, an old and infirm monk named Thomas Hales or de Halys, whom the sailors found … Continue reading “Thomas of Dover”

Thomas of Celano Friar Minor, poet, and hagiographical writer, born at Celano in the Province of the Abruzzi, about 1200; died about 1255. He was one of the first disciples of St. Francis of Assisi and joined the order probably in 1215. In 1221 Thomas accompanied Caesar of Speyer on his mission to Germany. The … Continue reading “Thomas of Celano”

Thomas of Cantimpr Medieval writer, preacher, and theologian, born of noble parentage at Leuw St. Pierre near Brussels, in the Duchy of Brabant, 1201; died 15 May, 1272. At the age of five his education began at Liège, where he spent eleven years mastering the difficulties of the trivium and quadrivium. At the age of … Continue reading “Thomas of Cantimpré”

Thomas of Bradwardine (BRAGWARDIN, BRANDNARDINUS, BREDWARDYN, BRADWARDYN, DE BREDEWARDINA). Born about 1290; died in London, 26 August, 1349. His birthplace is variously assigned to Bradwardine, Hertfield, or Cowden; but he himself states that he was born at Chichester. He was educated at Merton College, Oxford, and in 1325 was one of the proctors of the … Continue reading “Thomas of Bradwardine”