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Ephesians: 1

Ephesians Chapter 1 1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace be to you, and peace, from God our…

Easter

(Encyclopedia) Easter [A.S. Eastre, name of a spring goddess], chief Christian feast, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus after his crucifixion. In the West, Easter is celebrated on the Sunday…

Socinianism

(Encyclopedia) SocinianismSocinianismsōsĭˈnēənĭzəm [key], anti-Trinitarian religious movement organized in Poland in the 16th cent. by Faustus Socinus. Antecedents of the movement were such Italian…

2 Timothy: 1

2 Timothy Chapter 1 1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, 2 To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace,…

Easter Symbols and Traditions

A brief history of the spring holiday's celebrations Related Links Easter Features Easter Around the World Encyclopedia: Easter Encyclopedia: Jesus Christ   Christians…

Origins Of Easter And Passover

Easter and Passover are religiously celebrated holidays. Easter, also called "Resurrection Day" (Pesach)  is a holiday that marks the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, on the third day after his…

cross

(Encyclopedia) CE5 Types of crosses cross, widely used symbol. In various forms, it can be found in such diverse cultures as those of ancient India, Egypt, and pre-Columbian North America. It…

Ricci, Matteo

(Encyclopedia) Ricci, MatteoRicci, Matteomät-tāˈō rētˈchē [key], 1552–1610, Italian missionary to China. He entered the Society of Jesus, and in Rome he studied under Clavius. Ricci was sent to the…

Luke: 8

Luke Chapter 8 1 And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve were…