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Niemoeller, Martin
(Encyclopedia) Niemoeller or Niemöller, MartinNiemoeller or Niemöller, Martinboth: märˈtĭn nēˈmölər [key], 1892–1984, German Protestant churchman. He studied theology after distinguishing himself as…Otterbein, Philip William
(Encyclopedia) Otterbein, Philip WilliamOtterbein, Philip Williamŏtˈərbīnˌ [key], 1726–1813, German-American clergyman, a founder of the United Brethren in Christ. After pastoral work in Germany, he…Braşov
(Encyclopedia) Braşov Braşov bräshôvˈ [key], Hung. Brassó, Ger. Kronstadt, city, central…Laud, William
(Encyclopedia) Laud, William, 1573–1645, archbishop of Canterbury (1633–45). He studied at St. John's College, Oxford, and was ordained a priest in 1601. From the beginning Laud showed his hostility…Brownson, Orestes Augustus
(Encyclopedia) Brownson, Orestes AugustusBrownson, Orestes Augustusôrĕsˈtēz, brounˈsən [key], 1803–76, American author and clergyman, b. Stockbridge, Vt. Largely self-taught, he became a vigorous and…Bible Christians
(Encyclopedia) Bible Christians, denomination of Methodists in England founded by William O'Bryan. They seceded from the Wesleyan Methodist Church (1815–19) and in 1907 were merged with two other…Universalist Church of America
(Encyclopedia) Universalist Church of America, Protestant denomination originating in the 18th cent. and represented almost entirely in the United States. Universalism is the belief that it is God's…Lateran Council, Fourth
(Encyclopedia) Lateran Council, Fourth, 1215, 12th ecumenical council of the Roman Catholic Church, convened at the Lateran Palace, Rome, by Pope Innocent III to crown the work of his pontificate. It…MacLeod, Sir George
(Encyclopedia) MacLeod, Sir GeorgeMacLeod, Sir Georgeməkloudˈ [key], 1895–1991, Scottish clergyman. He was educated at Oxford and, after serving in World War I, was ordained a Church of Scotland…choir
(Encyclopedia) choir [O.Fr.] 1 A group of singers; traditionally the chorus organized to sing in a church. Usually, Roman Catholic, Anglican, and Lutheran choirs are composed of men and boys, but…Trending
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