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61Christology — Christological /kris tl oj i keuhl/, adj. Christologist, n. /kri stol euh jee/, n., pl. Christologies for 2. 1. the branch of theology dealing with the nature, person, and deeds of Jesus Christ. 2. an interpretation of the nature, person, and… …
62Mariolatry — Mariolater, n. Mariolatrous, adj. /mair ee ol euh tree/, n. 1. excessive (and proscribed) veneration of the Virgin Mary, esp. in forms appropriate to God. 2. veneration of women. [1605 15; MARY + O + LATRY] * * * …
63nature worship — nature worshiper. 1. a system of religion based on the deification and worship of natural forces and phenomena. 2. love of nature. [1865 70] * * * ▪ religion Introduction system of religion based on the veneration of natural phenomena for… …
64North Africa — North African. the northern part of Africa, esp. the region north of the tropical rain forest and comprised of Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, and that part of Egypt west of the Gulf of Suez. * * * Introduction region of Africa comprising …
65Egypt, ancient — Introduction civilization in northeastern Africa dating from the 3rd millennium BC. Its many achievements, preserved in its art and monuments, hold a fascination that continues to grow as archaeological finds expose its secrets. This article… …
66Archdiocese of Paris — Paris † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Paris ARCHDIOCESE OF PARIS (PARIBIENSIS) Paris comprises the Department of the Seine. It was re established by the Concordat of 1802 with much narrower limits than it had prior to the Revolution,… …
67Imposters — Impostors † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Impostors Under this heading we may notice a certain number of objectionable characters who, while not of sufficient importance to claim separate treatment, have at various epochs so far achieved… …
68Matthew of Janow — Matthew of Janow † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Matthew of Janow A medieval ecclesiastical author, born in the fourteenth century in Bohemia; died at Prague, 30 Nov., 1394. Son of Wenzel of Janow, a Bohemian knight, he began his studies at …
69Metalwork — Metalwork in the Service of the Church † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Metalwork in the Service of the Church From the earliest days the Church has employed utensils and vessels of metal in its liturgical ceremonies …
70Victor de Buck — Victor de Buck † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Victor de Buck Bollandist, born at Oudenarde, Flanders, 21 April, 1817; died 28 June, 1876. His family was one of the most distinguished in the city of Oudenarde. After a brilliant course in… …
