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Passover
(Encyclopedia) Passover, in Judaism, one of the most important and elaborate of religious festivals. Its celebration begins on the evening of the 14th of Nisan (first month of the religious calendar…Buber, Martin
(Encyclopedia) Buber, Martin Buber, Martin b&oomacr;ˈbĕr [key], 1878–1965, Jewish philosopher, b. Vienna. Educated…Brewer's: Judaise
(3 syl.). To convert or conform to the doctrines, rites, or manners of the Jews. A Judaising spirit is a desire to convert others to the Jewish religion. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and…Brewer's: Judas
in the satire of Absalom and Achitophel, by Dryden and Tate, was meant for Mr. Furgueson, a Nonconformist. He was ejected in 1662 from his living of Godmersham, in Kent, and afterwards…Pseudepigrapha
(Encyclopedia) PseudepigraphaPseudepigraphas&oomacr;ˌdĭpĭˈgrəfə [key] [Gr.,=things falsely ascribed], a collection of early Jewish and some Jewish-Christian writings composed between c.200 b.c.…religion
(Encyclopedia) religion, a system of thought, feeling, and action that is shared by a group and that gives the members an object of devotion; a code of behavior by which individuals may judge the…John Paul II, the Papacy, and the Roman Catholic Church
compiled by Borgna Brunner Pope John Paul II (Karol Józef Wojtyla) 1920–2005, pope (1978–2005) Birthplace: Wadowice, Poland Update: Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger becomes Pope…Pope Francis, the Papacy, and the Roman Catholic Church
compiled by Catherine McNiff Pope Francis Jose Mario Bergoglio (1936–), pope (2013–) Birthplace: Buenos Aires, Argentina Update: Pope Benedict XVI steps down from papacy…Hanukkah
The Festival of Lights Hannukah Dates (from sundown of the following dates) 2020 Dec. 11 2021 Nov. 29 2022 Dec. 19 2023 Dec.…Davis, Sammy, Jr.
(Encyclopedia) Davis, Sammy, Jr. (Samuel George), 1925-1990, American entertainer, b. Harlem, New York City, N.Y. Both of Davis’s parents were…Trending
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