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101Judaism — /jooh dee iz euhm, day , deuh /, n. 1. the monotheistic religion of the Jews, having its ethical, ceremonial, and legal foundation in the precepts of the Old Testament and in the teachings and commentaries of the rabbis as found chiefly in the… …
102Girardon, François — (baptized March 17, 1628, Troyes, Fr. died Sept. 1, 1715, Paris) French sculptor. He studied in Troyes and in Rome, and in 1657 he became a member of the French Royal Academy. In 1666 he received his most famous commission, the Apollo Tended by… …
103Jewish religious year — Introduction the cycle of Sabbaths and holidays that are commonly observed by the Jewish religious community and officially in Israel by the Jewish secular community as well. The Sabbath and festivals (feast) are bound to the Jewish… …
104painting, Western — ▪ art Introduction history of Western painting from its beginnings in prehistoric times to the present. Painting, the execution of forms and shapes on a surface by means of pigment (but see also drawing for discussion of depictions in …
105All Souls' Day — • The commemoration of all the faithful departed is celebrated by the Church on 2 November, or, if this be a Sunday or a solemnity, on 3 November Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. All Souls Day All Souls Day …
106Anathema — • Placed on high, suspended, set aside Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Anathema Anathema † …
107Bells — • Article covers origin, benediction, uses, archaeology and inscriptions, and points of law Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Bells Bells …
108Breviary — • Evolution of the book, or set of books, containing the texts and rubrics of the canonical hours Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Breviary Breviary …
109Compline — • Scholarly essay on what is essentially a bedtime prayer, often recited privately Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Compline Complin …
110Easter — • Includes information on the feast and customs Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Easter Easter † …