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calf, golden

(Encyclopedia) calf, golden, erected by the Israelites on several occasions, as related in the Bible and the Qur'an. Aaron made one while Moses was on Mt. Sinai. Jeroboam placed one at Bethel and…

White House Intrusions Timeline

From gate crashers to fence jumpers, several uninvited guests have attempted to gain access to the White House over the years. 1840 1912 1974 1985 1994 2005…

Spain Chiefs of State & Cabinet Members

Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments Date of Information: 8/10/2022[source] Chief of State Felipe VI King Pres. of the Govt. Pedro Sánchez Perez-…

Phinehas

(Encyclopedia) Phinehas or PhineesPhineesboth: fĭnˈēəs [key], in the Bible. 1 Grandson of Aaron. His prompt punishment of two flagrant sinners made his name a symbol of holy, zealous indignation. 2…

Mutis, José Celestino

(Encyclopedia) Mutis, José CelestinoMutis, José Celestinohōsāˈ thālĕstēˈnō m&oomacr;ˈtēs [key], 1732–1808, Spanish naturalist and plant explorer. One of Linnaeus' first disciples in Spain, he…

Eleazar

(Encyclopedia) EleazarEleazarĕlēāˈzər [key], in the Bible. 1 Son of Aaron. 2 Keeper of the Ark of the Covenant. 3 Mighty man of David. 4 Man in the genealogy in the first chapter of the Gospel of St…

Nadab

(Encyclopedia) NadabNadabnāˈdăb [key]. 1 Aaron's eldest son, set apart for the priesthood. The exact nature of the transgression (“offering strange fire”) for which he and his brother Abihu died is…