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Catholic Encyclopedia: The Martyrdom of Bartholomew

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a long and detailed account of Bartholomew's ministry and subsequent death. 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. James the Less

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of James the Less' name and work as a disciple of Jesus. 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: Jesus Christ

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides you with access to nine different sites about Jesus Christ in the "Catholic Encyclopedia". Simply click on any of the topics that interest you and you can read more about Jesus Christ. Please note that ?The Catholic...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Book of Judith

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the Book of Judith in terms of its text and history. 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: Ecclesiasticus

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia article offers a detailed overview of Ecclesiasticus, the longest of the deuterocanonical books of the Bible. Content includes a look at the original text, ancient versions, the author, method of composition, doctrinal...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: The Books of Machabees

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the contents, authorship, and sources of 1 Maccabees. 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: Monotheism

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from The New Advent looks at Monotheism in great detail, through the Catholic Church. 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: Alarcon, Pedro Antonio De

For Students 9th - 10th
Short biography of this famous Spanish writer which discusses his most famous works. 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: Pedro Calderon De La Barca

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of the literary work of Spanish dramatist, Pedro Calderon de la Barca. Discusses the religious connections to much of de la Barca's work. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Isais (Isaiah)

For Students 9th - 10th
This article traces the life and work of the famous Hebrew prophet, Isaiah. It notes that there were probably more than one "Isaiah" responsible for the Biblical book bearing that name. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Oracles

For Students 9th - 10th
This article defines the nature of Oracles and examines how they fit in the culture of ancient times, including the Biblical era of the prophets, such as Isaiah. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Christology

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers a Catholic encyclopedia entry on Christology. There is extensive information including passages from the Bible. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is an historic reference source and should be viewed in the...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Jeremias (Jeremiah) the Prophet

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from The New Advent takes very thorough look at the life and work of the Hebrew prophet Jeremiah. It also does an in-depth study of the Biblical book bearing his name. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: El Greco

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a brief, but fairly detailed summary on the life of El Greco. 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: Book of Daniel

For Students 9th - 10th
A long and in-depth look at the book of Daniel, its main religious significance and themes. 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: Byzantine Art

For Students 9th - 10th
A nice overview of Byzantine art. The website provides details on the influence of, its characteristics, and some of the more well-known examples. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Osee (Hosea)

For Students 9th - 10th
This article traces the life and work of the Hebrew prophet Hosea. It includes a study of the Book from Hebrew Scriptures bearing his name. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Induction

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent article that clearly explains the meaning and significance of "induction" in the history of philosophy. Relates the concept to philosophy of science as well as epistemology, demonstrating how the issues raised by induction are...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Epistemology

For Students 9th - 10th
Wonderful introduction to the topic. Historical overview up to Descartes summarizes epistemological questions in ancient and classical thought. From there, lists the contemporary problems of epistemology that follow after Cartesian...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Ezekiel

For Students 9th - 10th
This site covers Ezekiel the Prophet according to the Catholic Encyclopedia. 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: Book of Micheas (Micah)

For Students 9th - 10th
This article looks at the life and work of the Hebrew prophet Micah and the scriptural book bearing his name. 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: Jonah

For Students 9th - 10th
This article looks at the Biblical account of Jonah. It also looks at the Scriptural book bearing his name. 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: Gothic Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
This website talks about how Gothic came about from the Goths and Vandals. There is a war, of sorts, between European groups. It also lists the elements of Gothic architecture. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Joel

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers an in-depth look at the Prophet Joel according to the Catholic Church. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.