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Damaris

(Encyclopedia) DamarisDamarisdămˈərĭs [key], in the Acts of the Apostles, woman converted at Athens.

Nicolson, Marjorie Hope

(Encyclopedia) Nicolson, Marjorie Hope, 1894–1981, American educator, b. Yonkers, N.Y., grad. Univ. of Michigan (B.A., 1914; M.A., 1918) and Yale (Ph.D., 1920). She was dean and professor at Smith…

Davies, Emily

(Encyclopedia) Davies, Emily (Sarah Emily Davies)Davies, Emilydāˈvĭs [key], 1830–1921, British feminist, co-founder of Girton College, Cambridge. Educated at home, she became (1862) secretary of a…

Breckinridge, Sophonisba Preston

(Encyclopedia) Breckinridge, Sophonisba Preston, 1866–1948, American pioneer social worker, educator, and author, b. Lexington, Ky., grad. Wellesley, 1888, Ph.D. Univ. of Chicago, 1901. She was the…

Junia

(Encyclopedia) JuniaJuniaj&oomacr;ˈnēə [key], in the New Testament, man or woman early converted to Christianity.

Apphia

(Encyclopedia) ApphiaApphiaăfˈēə [key], Christian woman associated with Philemon and mentioned in Paul's Letter to Philemon.

Chloe

(Encyclopedia) ChloeChloeklōˈē [key], in the New Testament, Corinthian woman in whose house there were Christians.

Nepal Map: Regions, Geography, Facts & Figures

Nepal, a small landlocked country in Southern Asia, is known for its diverse geography, rich culture, and natural wonders. Bordered by India and China, Nepal is a unique destination that offers…