Saturday, 20 April 2024, 6:28 AM
Site: Becker Bible Teacher Resources
Course: Becker Bible Teacher Resources (Scholar)
Glossary: Main Glossary
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TonsureShaved patch of the head. Catholic monks shaved the crowns of their head to represent the crown of thorns worn by Christ on the cross. Irish monks retained a pagan haircut, by shaving the fronts of their heads in medieval times. |
TrainingA prerequisite preparation stage of learning. It is facilitated primarily with the exercise of teacher-guided discipline which equips students with self-control and proper judgment to repeat new things taught. |
Trine ImmersionA form of Baptism where the Believer is immersed three time in the Baptismal Waters in the specific name of each of the three Persons of the Triune God. |
TrinityGod the Father, His only begotten son Jesus Christ, and His Holy Spirit. One and equal in nature, two subordinate and submissive in duties, three distinct and separate in person. |
Truce of God DecreeThe first decree came during the Council of Clermont (1095) that proclaimed a weekly truce to be upheld on Sundays and a special truce on church Holy Days. It was instituted in France at the Council of Elne in 1027 and all of Europe (excluding England) by 1179; although the truce was never completely upheld, it appears to have been most powerfully obeyed during the 12th century. (See Peace of God) |
TyrannyLust for ruling.1
Reference: 1Saint Augustine, Bishop of Hippo, The City of God, trans., Marcus Dods, Modern Library Paperback ed. (New York: Random House, Inc., 2000), 464 |