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Publius

(Encyclopedia)Publius pŭbˈlēəs [key], in the New Testament, Paul's host at Malta. ...

Romanov

(Encyclopedia)Romanov rōˈmənŏf, Rus. rəmäˈnəf [key], ruling dynasty of Russia from 1613 to 1917. The name Romanov was adopted in the 16th cent. by a family of boyars (great nobles) that traced its beginning...

Artemas

(Encyclopedia)Artemas ärˈtĭməs [key], companion of Paul, mentioned in his Letter to Titus. ...

New Brighton

(Encyclopedia)New Brighton, village (1990 pop. 22,207), Ramsey co., SE Minn., a suburb of Minneapolis–Saint Paul; inc. 1891. Its manufactures include metal products, machinery, and leather. A theological seminary...

Tertullus

(Encyclopedia)Tertullus tərtŭlˈəs [key], in the New Testament, accuser of Paul before Felix. ...

Zenas

(Encyclopedia)Zenas zēˈnăs [key], in the New Testament, lawyer and follower of Paul. ...

Crescens

(Encyclopedia)Crescens krĕsˈənz [key], in the New Testament, companion of Paul, a missionary in Galatia. ...

Crispus

(Encyclopedia)Crispus krĭsˈpəs [key], in the New Testament, prominent Corinthian Jew converted by St. Paul. ...

Phygellus

(Encyclopedia)Phygellus fĭjĕlˈəs [key], in the New Testament, man who turned away from Paul. ...

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