Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Tephon TEPHON.One of the towns in Juda fortified by Bacchides (1Ma 9:50). Tephon was probably an old Tappuah; but whether it was Tappuah 1 or 2, or Bethtappuah, is uncertain. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Tephon tefon ( , he Tepho): In 1 Macc 9:50, a city of Judea fortified by Bacchides, probably the … Continue reading “Tephon”

Tephillin SEE PHYLACTERY. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

tephillim (Greek: phylakterion, safeguard, charm) Two small square leather cases worn by Jews during prayer, one on the forehead, the other on the left upper arm. They contained the following passages written on parcament: Exodus 13:1-10; 11-16, and Deuteronomy 6:4-9; 11:13-21. The cases were fastened to, and held in place by, long leather straps. The … Continue reading “tephillim”

Teotl the name for God among the ancient Mexicans. He is called the Cause of causes and the Father of all things. He was identified with the sun-god, which, on this account, was designated the Teotl. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Teos Titular see; suffragan of Ephesus in Asia Minor. A city of Caria situated on a peninsula opposite Sainos, it was an asylum for the Greeks likewise for the Minyæ of Orchomenos; then came colonies from Ionia, Athens and Bæotia and gradually the population became Grecian. This very prosperous city was one of the first … Continue reading “Teos”

Teocalli (Aztec, teotl, god, and calli, house); a name given to the aboriginal temples, many remains of which are still in existence. Recent investigations have rendered it probable that many structures which, on Spanish authority, have been received as temples and palaces were in reality multiple houses. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Teobaldo Visconti Reigned from 1 September 1271 to 20 January 1276 . Born in 1210 in Piacenza, Italy as Teobaldo Visconti; died on 20 January 1276 at Arezzo, Italy . After the death of Pope Clement IV in 1268, the Holy See was vacant for nearly three years. Finally the archdeacon of Liege, though not … Continue reading “Teobaldo Visconti”

Teobaldo Boccadipecora (Celestine II) Antipope (1124 ). He was elected but the Roman nobility demanded Cardinal Lambert as pope. To prevent a schism he resigned and Lambert was elected as Honorius II. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Teo SEE ANTELOPE. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Tenure, Ecclesiastical I. In the feudal system an ecclesiastical fief followed all the laws laid down for temporal fiefs. The suzerain, e.g. bishop, abbot, or other possessor, granted an estate in perpetuity to a person, who thereby became his vassal. As such, the grantee at his enfeoffment did homage to his overlord, took an oath … Continue reading “Tenure, Ecclesiastical”