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Catholic Encyclopedia: Josias
This article examines the life and influence of Josias, a King of Judah. 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: Moses
This site gives a biography and outline of the important role Moses played in Jewish history.
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Ten Commandments
This is an outline of the events surrounding the issuing of the Ten Commandments from Yahweh to Moses; their content and meaning. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Feast of Corpus Christi
Explanation of the Catholic Feast of Corpus Christi - the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. Includes links to related information. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Socrates
Brief overview of Socrates' life and philosophy. Describes his philosophical method of asking questions as a "gadfly" to his fellow citizens. Author contends that Socrates proposed a version of the "teleological argument" for the...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Trinity Sunday
Description of the Feast of the Holy Trinity, celebrated by the Catholic Church at the end of the Easter Season, before returning to Ordinary Time. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Book 11 of Augustine's "The City of God"
This is the text of Augustine's "City of God," which contains his interpretaion of Genesis. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Nicolo Tartaglia
Contains a brief biography of Nicolo Tartaglia. 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: Ethiopia
An overview of Ethiopia, including segments on the country's historical, social and religious background. Recounted from a antiquated Christian perspective. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Blaise Pascal
Excellent discussion of the life and work of this great scientist and mathematician. Describes his range of interests and notes his many contributions. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Oratorio
An extensive explanation and history of the term oratorio. 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: Francisco Redi: Encyclopedia
An encyclopedia article on Italian poet Francisco Redi. 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: Lazzaro Spallanzani
The Catholic Encyclopedia entry for Lazzaro Spallanzani. 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: Ascension
This page describes the traditional Catholic belief that after His Resurrection from the dead, Jesus was taken, in both body and soul, into heaven. Includes links to related information. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Feast of the Ascension
A history of the Feast of the Ascension in Catholic tradition. Includes links to related information. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Nicolas Poussin
The Catholic Encyclopedia site gives you a rather extensive biography on Nicolas Poussin. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Good Friday
Gives the theological significance, history and liturgical practices of this major Christian feast. Includes links to related information. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Devotion to the Passion of Jesus Christ
Explains the traditional Catholic devotion to the Passion of Jesus Christ, which is celebrated in solemnity on Good Friday. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Passion of Jesus Christ in the Four Gospels
Reviews the account of Jesus' suffering and death (which Catholics observe on Good Friday), from the perspective of each of the four Gospels. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Way of the Cross
Explains a traditional Catholic devotional - the Way or Stations of the Cross - one way the faithful remember what happened to Jesus on Good Friday. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Ludovico Ariosto
This site gives a thorough biography of Ariosto. 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: Advent
A long and detailed overview of Advent, its meaning, and significance to the Catholic Church. 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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Catholic Encyclopedia: Carlo Goldoni
This is a good source of information about the life and times of Carlo Goldoni. 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: Italian Literature
This site gives a comparison of Italian Renaissance literary artists, including drama. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.