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(Encyclopedia) Tulloch, JohnTulloch, Johntŭlˈəkh, –ək [key], 1823–86, Scottish liberal theologian and educator. Ordained (1845) into the Church of Scotland, he was a parish minister until 1854, when…
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(Encyclopedia) Sanmicheli, MicheleSanmicheli, Michelemēkĕˈlā sänmēkĕˈlē [key], c.1484–1559, Italian architect and engineer. He was influenced by Bramante's works in Rome, and after 1527 worked…
(Encyclopedia) Gassendi, PierreGassendi, Pierrepyĕr gäsäNdēˈ [key], 1592–1655, French philosopher and scientist. A teacher and priest, Gassendi taught at Digne, Aix, and the Royal College at Paris…
(Encyclopedia) EucharistEucharisty&oomacr;ˈkərĭst [key] [Gr.,=thanksgiving], Christian sacrament that repeats the action of Jesus at his last supper with his disciples, when he gave them bread,…
(Encyclopedia) ministry, in religion, term used to designate the clergy of Protestant churches, particularly those who repudiate the claims of apostolic succession. The ceremony by which the…
(Encyclopedia) narthexnarthexnärˈthĕks [key], entrance feature peculiar to early Christian and Byzantine churches, although also found in some Romanesque churches, especially in France and Italy.…
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