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Marne, battle of the

(Encyclopedia) Marne, battle of the, two important battles of World War I that are named for the Marne River. In the first battle (Sept. 6–9, 1914) the German advance on Paris was halted at the Marne…

Arpad, in the Bible

(Encyclopedia) ArpadArpadärˈpăd [key], in the Bible, unidentified city, probably in W central Syria. Hamath is always named with it. It is the Arphad in the Book of Isaiah.

Linus, in the Bible

(Encyclopedia) Linus, in the New Testament, Roman Christian. He is often identified with St. Linus.

Narcissus, in the Bible

(Encyclopedia) NarcissusNarcissusnärsĭsˈəs [key], in the New Testament, Roman whose household was partly Christian.

Ava, in the Bible

(Encyclopedia) AvaAvaāˈvə [key], in the Bible, an unidentified city of Mesopotamia, perhaps the same as Ivah. Its inhabitants are called Avites.

Ira, in the Bible

(Encyclopedia) IraIraīˈrə [key], in the Bible. 1 Chief officer of David. 2, 3 Two of David's guard.