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Catholic Encyclopedia: Santa Casa Di Loreto
An excellent overview from The New Advent of the religious significance, the history, and the current location of the Holy House. Includes details about its importance as a pilgrimage destination. Please note that ?The Catholic...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: King David
Tells the story of King David and his rise to power as king in Jerusalem. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Dutch Reformed Church
Short description of what is considered a reformed church. Followed by a detailed essay on the Dutch Reformed Church. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Roman Catacombs
This provides in depth information about many aspects of the catacombs of Rome which were used by early Christians. Position, history and artifacts are all discussed. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Tower of Babel
A good definition and historical site. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Pope John Paul Ii: Ordinatio Sacerdotalis
This is the Pope's declaration that only men can be ordained in the Roman Catholic Church as priests. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Peter, Prince of the Apostles
A long and detailed article about the life and ministry of Peter according to the New Testament. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Tomb of St. Peter
This article from The New Advent discusses the whereabouts of the tomb of the apostle, St. Peter. It traces his life, teachings and death in Rome. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Paul
This site contains a brief biography and history of St. Paul. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Israelites
This is a good overview by Christians about the Israelites, or as Exodus describes, God's chosen people. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Michael the Archangel
This site describes the traditions of St. Michael, the archangel who is given credit for winning the heavenly battle against Satan. This site includes links to sites with related information. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia?...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: The Book of Jonah
Provides commentary on the Book of Jonah. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.
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Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Matthew
A long and detailed discussion of the life and ministry of Matthew. Includes many Biblical references to Matthew. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Nahum
This article looks at the life and work of the Hebrew prophet Nahum from the Hebrew Scriptures. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Habakkuk
This article looks at the life and work of the prophet Habakkuk from the Hebrew Scriptures. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Sophonias (Zephaniah)
Provides a broad range of commentary on the Book of Sophonias from various sources. Content also includes a very brief biography of Sophonias. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Haggai (Aggeus)
The New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia provides a brief biography of the tenth among the minor prophets of the Old Testament, Aggeus. Content also focuses on the prophecies of the Book of Aggeus. Please note that ?The Catholic...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Matthias
This article looks at the calling of St. Matthias as the "replacement" apostle. He was chosen to replace Judas Iscariot to return the number of apostles to twelve. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Simon the Apostle
An overview of the life and ministry of Simon the Apostle (not to be confuse with Simon Peter). Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Mark
This article looks at the life and work of St. Mark, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, and an evangelist, or author, of a Gospel. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Gospel of Mark
This site provides detailed information on the book of Mark in an essay form. It is an excellent site to research the Gospel of Mark. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: The Escorial
A nice description of the Escorial. Provides a history of its construction and a description of its structure. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Mary Magdalen
An introduction to the life and religious importance of Mary Magdalen from a Catholic perspective. This site discusses her identity and significance to the Christian faith. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Bernard of Clairvaux
This article from The New Advent traces the life of St. Bernard of Clairvaux, an 11th. Century Catholic theologian. This site includes links to sites with related information. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic...