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Catholic Encyclopedia: Simon Stevin

For Students 9th - 10th
An encyclopedia entry on the life of Simon Stevin is given. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Transcendentalism

For Students 9th - 10th
An explanation of different types of transcendentalism is found at this site along with a paragraph about New England Transcendentalism. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Pierre Jean De Smet

For Students 9th - 10th
Catholic Encyclopedia provides a biography on Pierre-Jean de Smet, discussing his missionary work. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Adam

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses translation of Adam, his creation, and actions in Genesis. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Basilica

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia article explores the term "Basilica," in both the architectural and the canonical sense. Also provides several links sprinkled into the text, where you'll find more information on a particular word. Please note that...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Theocracy

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed encyclopedia entry about the origins of theocracy. The Catholic Encyclopedia takes a Judeo-Christian perspective in tracing this history and does not comment on Muslim or other theocracies. Please note that The Catholic...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Juan De La Cosa

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of Juan de la Cosa who sailed with both Columbus and Vespucci. His famous chart of the world is the oldest representation of the New World. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia," is a historic reference source...