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Catholic pages.com: St. Jude Thaddeus, Apostle
This article looks at the life and work of St. Jude Thaddeus, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus. He is credited by the Catholic Church as the patron saint of lost causes. This site includes links to sites with related information.
University of Missouri
Famous Trials: Carthage (Joseph Smith Murder) Trial (1845)
One of the most consequential crimes in American history occurred on a summer day in 1844 when a mob stormed a jail in Carthage, Illinois and murdered Joseph Smith and his brother, Hyrum. The killing of Joseph Smith, the charismatic...
University of Missouri
Famous Trials: Mountain Meadows Massacre (1875 76)
Called "the darkest deed of the nineteenth century," the brutal 1857 murder of 120 men, women, and children at a place in southern Utah called Mountain Meadows remains one of the most controversial events in the history of the American...
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Early Christian Art: 30 313
This website talks about the Bible in different periods from the early christian days through the beginning of the 4th century.
PBS
Pbs: An American Born Religion
A series of short descriptions of the early Mormon church and the role of Joseph Smith by well-known historians and scholars.
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Mary: The Mother of My Lord
Written from a Catholic point of view, this site contains an article on Mary. Uses quotes, prayers, and a short biography to help us understand her better and why Catholics venerate her.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: John of Damascus: Three Sermons.. On the Virgin
Primary source documents on the Eastern views of Mary. This site includes links to other sources of information on this period in Church history.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Thomas Paine
Some of Thomas Paine's essays on religion can be found at this site.
Digital History
Digital History: The Mormons
A short history of the Mormon Church and its founder, Joseph Smith. Read about the Mormon settlements in the Midwest, and Joseph Smith's demise.
PBS
Pbs: Faq Sheet on the Mormon Faith
A series of questions with answers on the Mormon religion such as what are the major beliefs, rituals associated with Mormonism and what it is like to be a Mormon.
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Wikipedia: Parable
This is an encyclopedia entry for the word "Parable." It defines the word, discusses its origins, and provides examples.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Parables of Our Lord by J. Moyr Smith
This is an online photocopy of the original of the children's book The Parables of Our Lord by J. Moyr Smith, an illustrated book of parables from the Bible.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Christ Child by Helen Marion Burnside
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book The Christ Child by Helen Marion Burnside (1890), the story of Jesus's childhood.
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Pbs: The Path to Utah Statehood
A series of four good articles on why Utah was not allowed to become a state until it outlawed the Mormon practice of polygamy in 1890. The articles also contain primary source documents.
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Pbs: Faq Sheet on the Mormon Church's Growth, Structure and Reach
A series of questions and answers on the current size of the Mormon Church, how is is spreading around the world, the role it plays in Utah and its finances.
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Pbs: Peter and Paul and the Christian Revolution
A companion website to the documentary about the early Christian movement. Includes interactive activities, timelines, and primary sources.
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Loyola Univ.: Some Key Terms in 4th & 5th Century Developments in Christology
This site gives important definitions relative to Christology.
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The Third Pillar of the Saving Halakoth
This website gives a very different approach to Christology; one worthy of investigation. The essenes were a very special part of biblical history, and this present-day group claims authentic ties with the original Israelites.
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Father Alexander: The Gospels
A detailed overview of each of the four Gospels found in the New Testament. Click on "The Gospel according to St. John" and you can read the essay about that book of the Bible.
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Martin Buber Homepage: Religious Thought of Martin Buber
This resource provides information about Martin Buber, his philosophy and thought on religion.
Global Catholic Network
Mary
A links page to many articles on the Catholic teachings about the Virgin Mary, including some in Spanish.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Slavery and Freedom: Sorrow Songs
Sorrow Songs are examined as the music the African American slaves of the antebellum South to express both sadness and despair as well as well as hope for better. See "Sorrow Songs Activities" for related artifacts and activities.
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