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Calixtus, Georgius

(Encyclopedia) Calixtus, GeorgiusCalixtus, Georgiusjôrˈjēəs [key]Calixtus, Georgius kəlĭkˈstəs [key], 1586–1656, German Protestant theologian, whose original name was Georg Callisen. He extended the…

grace, in Christian theology

(Encyclopedia) grace, in Christian theology, the free favor of God toward humans, which is necessary for their salvation. A distinction is made between natural grace (e.g., the gift of life) and…

Calvin COOLIDGE, Congress, (1872-1933)

COOLIDGE, Calvin, a Vice President and 30th President of the United States; born John Calvin Coolidge in Plymouth, Windsor County, Vt., July 4, 1872, but dropped John from his name upon…

Calvin COWGILL, Congress, IN (1819-1903)

COWGILL Calvin , a Representative from Indiana; born in Clinton County, Ohio, January 7, 1819; attended the common schools; moved with his parents to Indiana in 1836; studied law in Winchester,…

Cameron, John

(Encyclopedia) Cameron, JohnCameron, Johnkămˈərən [key], c.1579–1625, Scottish scholar and theologian. As teacher, lecturer, and preacher at Bordeaux, Saumur, and other cities on the Continent, he…

Finney, Charles Grandison

(Encyclopedia) Finney, Charles Grandison, 1792–1875, American evangelist, theologian, and educator, b. Warren, Conn. Licensed to the Presbyterian ministry in 1824, he had phenomenal success as a…

Calvin M. DOOLEY, Congress, CA (1954)

DOOLEY Calvin M. , a Representative from California; born in Visalia, Tulare County, Calif., January 11, 1954; B.S., University of California, Davis, Calif., 1977; M.A., Stanford University,…

Calvin GODDARD, Congress, CT (1768-1842)

GODDARD Calvin , a Representative from Connecticut; born in Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Mass., July 17, 1768; attended Plainfield (Conn.) Academy, where he pursued classical studies, and was…

Samuel CALVIN, Congress, PA (1811-1890)

CALVIN Samuel , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Washingtonville, Pa., July 30, 1811; attended the common schools and Milton Academy; taught in Huntingdon Academy; studied law; was…

Calvin WILLEY, Congress, CT (1776-1858)

Senate Years of Service: 1825-1829; 1829-1831 Party: Adams; Anti-Jackson WILLEY Calvin , a Senator from Connecticut; born in East Haddam, Conn., September 15, 1776; attended the common schools;…