Fasting — is primarily the act of willingly abstaining from some or all food, drink, or both, for a period of time. An absolute fast is normally defined as abstinence from all food and liquid for a defined period, usually a single day (24 hours), or… … Wikipedia
Thomas Bilney — (c. 1495 ndash; 19 August 1531) was an English martyr. Education Bilney was born in or after 1495 at or near Norwich. He was educated at Trinity Hall, Cambridge, graduating LL.B. and taking holy orders in 1519. Finding no satisfaction in the… … Wikipedia
Thomas Jefferson: On the Civil and Religious Powers of Government — ▪ Primary Source One of the basic tenets of Thomas Jefferson s political creed was his belief in the fundamental freedom of religion from any interference by the state. This notion is today so much a part of our heritage that it is… … Universalium
Thomas E. Bramlette — Infobox Governor name = Thomas E. Bramlette order = 23rd office = Governor of Kentucky term start = September 1, 1863cite web |url=http://www.nga.org/portal/site/nga/menuitem.29fab9fb4add37305ddcbeeb501010a0/?vgnextoid=b5a337a59b066010VgnVCM100000… … Wikipedia
Gospel of Thomas — For a similarly titled work, see Infancy Gospel of Thomas. The Gospel According to Thomas, commonly shortened to the Gospel of Thomas, is a well preserved early Christian, non canonical sayings gospel discovered near Nag Hammadi, Egypt, in… … Wikipedia
Saint Thomas Christians — This article addresses the Saint Thomas Christians and the various churches and denominations that form the Nasrani people. Part of a series on Christianity … Wikipedia
St. Thomas Aquinas — St. Thomas Aquinas † Catholic Encyclopedia ► St. Thomas Aquinas Philosopher, theologian, doctor of the Church (Angelicus Doctor), patron of Catholic universities, colleges, and schools. Born at Rocca Secca in the Kingdom of Naples,… … Catholic encyclopedia
St. Thomas Aquinas Preparatory Seminary — was a Catholic high school seminary located in Hannibal, Missouri in the Diocese of Jefferson City. Its doors opened in 1957, and since 1970 half of the priests ordained for the Diocese of Jefferson City have been alumni of St. Thomas. [Pio… … Wikipedia
More, Sir Thomas — ▪ English humanist and statesman Introduction also called Saint Thomas More born February 7, 1478, London, England died July 6, 1535, London; canonized May 19, 1935; feast day June 22 English humanist (humanism) and statesman, chancellor of… … Universalium
MORE, Sir Thomas — (1477/78 1535) Known throughout the world for his authorship of Utopia, Thomas More wrote humanist, polemical, and devotional works in Latin and English. Lawyer, politician, humanist, statesman, and lord chancellor, he was executed on grounds of… … Renaissance and Reformation 1500-1620: A Biographical Dictionary