Thibet, Religion of The religion of Buddha was introduced into Thibet under king Srongstan Gampo, in A.D. 617-698, by priests from Sinde. These priests brought with them the art of writing, and translated the sacred books of the Indian Buddhists into Thibetan, and their monasteries became the centers of learned education and professional skill. In … Continue reading “Thibet, Religion of”
Thibaut de Champagne
Thibaut de Champagne Thibaut IV, count of Champagne and King of Navarre, a French poet, b. 1201, at Troyes; d. 8 July, 1253. He was the posthumous son of Thibaut III, Count of Champagne and Blois, and Blanche, sister of Sancho VII, King of Navarre. He had to defend his rights to his countship first … Continue reading “Thibaut de Champagne”
Thibaud
Thibaud archbishop of Canterbury, of whose family nothing is known, was first made abbot of Bec after the year 1136, and soon after was called to England, where we find him raised to the see of Canterbury in 1139. Under the influence of Thomas a Becket, Thibaud espoused the cause of the pope in the … Continue reading “Thibaud”
Thibaris
Thibaris Titular see in Byzacena (Africa), is not mentioned by any ancient author. The official list of the Roman Curia places it in Byzacena, but in reality it belonged to Africa Proconsularis. An inscription fixes the exact site at the ruins now called Henshir Hamamet, in a plain watered by the Wady Tibar which has … Continue reading “Thibaris”
Thiard, Henri de
Thiard, Henri de cardinal of Bissy, was born May 25, 1657, and at the age of twelve received the abbey of Noaille, in reward for his father’s services to Louis XIV. He was educated at the Jesuit College of Dijon and at the Sorbonne, and was made doctor of theology in the latter. In 1687 … Continue reading “Thiard, Henri de”
Thiard, Cyrus de
Thiard, Cyrus de a French prelate, became bishop of Chalon-sur-Sabne, Feb. 20, 1594, and assisted at the States-General held in Paris in 1614, having received by letters-patent, Aug. 13, 1602, the right to represent Dijon. He died Jan. 3, 1624, leaving only a Pastoral addressed to his clergy (Chalon, 1605). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological … Continue reading “Thiard, Cyrus de”
They, They themselves
They, They themselves * Note: When not forming part of the translation of the 3rd pers., plur. of a verb, (1) these translate the plural of the pronouns under HE, in their various forms, autos, houtos, ekeinos, heautou. (2) In Act 5:16, hoitines, the plural of hostis, “anyone who,” is translated “they;” so in Act … Continue reading “They, They themselves”
Thevet, Andre
Thevet, Andre a writer of some note in the 16th century, was born at Angouleme, France, and entered the Franciscan Order, and afterwards visited Italy, the Holy Land, Egypt, Greece, and Brazil. On his return to France, in 1556, he quitted the Cordelier’s habit, took that of an ecclesiastic, and was appointed almoner to queen … Continue reading “Thevet, Andre”
Theveste
Theveste Titular see of Numidia. The city seems to have had some importance even prior to Christianity. During the first century of our era the Legio III Augusta resided there before being transferred to Lambaesis. It was made a colonia probably under Trajan. There is mention of a council held there by the Donatists. Among … Continue reading “Theveste”
Theurgy
Theurgy (, divine work) is the science concerning the gods and the various classes of superior spirits, their appearing to men and their operations; and the art, by means of certain acts, habits, words, and symbols, of moving the gods to impart to men secrets which surpass the powers of reason, to lay open to … Continue reading “Theurgy”