Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Thomas, David (4) A.B an English Congregational minister, was born at Merthyr-Tydvil, Aug. 16, 1811. He was educated at Highbury College and Glasgow University, where he took the first prize in logic. He was ordained in 1836, at Zion Chapel, Bedminster. In 1844 he settled at Highbury Chapel, Cotham, and commenced that career of spiritual … Continue reading “Thomas, David (4) A.B”

Thomas, David (1) a minister of the Baptist denomination, was born at Loudon Tract, Pa., Aug. 16, 1732. In early life he enjoyed more than ordinary advantages for obtaining a good education. He studied for some time at the Academy in Hopewell, under the tuition of Rev. Isaac Eaton, and in 1769 received the honorary … Continue reading “Thomas, David (3)”

Thomas Croke Profile Priest in the diocese of Cloyne , Ireland , ordained on 29 May 1846 . He labored among the Irish peasantry during the years of misery following the great famine. Bishop of Auckland, New Zealand on 23 June 1870 . Took part in Vatican Council I, and in 1874 was transferred to … Continue reading “Thomas Croke”

Thomas Cottam, Blessed Martyr, born 1549, in Lancashire; executed at Tyburn, 30 May, 1582. His parents, Laurence cottam of Dilworth and Anne brewer, were Protestants. Having completed his studies at Brasenose, Oxford (M.A., 14 July, 1572) he became master of a grammer school in London. Converted there to the faith by Thomas Pound he went … Continue reading “Thomas Cottam, Blessed”

Thomas Copley Real name: Thomas Copley. Jesuit missionary, born Madrid, Spain, 1595 ; died Maryland, 1652 . In 1637 he took charge of the Maryland mission, but eight years later he was sent to England in chains. After much suffering he was released and returned to his missionary work. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Thomas, Christopher a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born in Matthews County, Va., Oct. 31, 1797. He was converted in 1816, admitted on trial in the Virginia Conference in 1823, and appointed to the Sussex Circuit. In 1824 he still held the same circuit; in 1825, Yadkin; in 1826, Salisbury; in 1827, Iredell; in 1-828, Williamsburgh; … Continue reading “Thomas, Christopher”

Thomas Christians, Saint An ancient body of Christians on the east and west coasts of India, claiming spiritual descent from the Apostle St. Thomas. The subject will be treated under the following heads: I. Their early traditions and their connection with the Apostle St. Thomas II. The Apostle’s tomb at Mylapur III. This upheld by … Continue reading “Thomas Christians, Saint”

Thomas, Christian a modern philosopher, was born at Leipsic in 1665, and graduated at the Leipsic University. Reading Paffendorfs Apology for Rejecting the Scholastic Principles of Morals and Law, he determined to renounce all implicit deference to ancient dogmas. Brucker gives the following brief specimen of his peculiar tenets: Thought arises from images impressed upon … Continue reading “Thomas, Christian”

Thomas, Charles L.A. French composer, born at Metz, 5 August, 1811; died at Paris, 12 February, 1896. He gained the Grand Prix at the Paris Conservatoire in 1832, having previously won first prize for piano and for harmony. Continuing his studies with Kalkbrenner, Barbereau, and Lesueur, he composed much during the years 1836-50, including three … Continue reading “Thomas, Charles L.A.”

Thomas Ceva (1648-1737) Jesuit mathematician, born Milan; died there. He was a prolific writer, and is best known for his geometrical theorem. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary