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Rumor, Mariano

(Encyclopedia) Rumor, Mariano, 1915–90, Italian politician. A Christian Democrat, he was premier (1968–69, 1969–70, 1973–74) and foreign minister (1974–76). He was mentioned (1976) in the Lockheed…

Webster, Daniel

(Encyclopedia) Webster, Daniel, 1782–1852, American statesman, lawyer, and orator, b. Salisbury (now in Franklin), N.H. As a U.S. Senator from Massachusetts (1827–41), he became a leading political…

resurrection

(Encyclopedia) resurrectionresurrectionrĕzˌərĕkˈshən [key] [Lat.,=rising again], arising again from death to life. The emergence of Jesus from the tomb to live on earth again for 40 days as told in…

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…

Euodias

(Encyclopedia) EuodiasEuodiasy&oomacr;ōˈdēəs [key], in the New Testament, Philippian Christian urged by Paul to be reconciled with Syntyche.

Lydia, in the Bible

(Encyclopedia) LydiaLydialĭdˈēə [key], in the New Testament, Christian convert at whose house in Philippi Paul stayed. She was from Thyatira.

Most Practiced Religion

The Question: What is the most practiced religion in the world? The Answer: According to many sources, Christianity is the most practiced…

DK Society & Beliefs: Judaism

HOW MANY TYPES OF JUDAISM ARE THERE? HOW DO YOUNG BOYS COME OF AGE? TORAHHOLY DAYSFIND OUT MOREJudaism is the world’s oldest religion based on belief in one God. Jews believe that God made them…

Hopkinsville

(Encyclopedia) Hopkinsville, city (2020 pop. 31,180), seat of Christian co., SW Ky.; inc. 1804. Fertile agricultural lands surround Hopkinsville, which…

Taylorville

(Encyclopedia) Taylorville, city (1990 pop. 11,133), seat of Christian co., central Ill., in a farm, coal, and oil area; inc. 1882. There is agriculture (wheat, corn, soybeans, and sorghum), as well…