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Brewer's: Joan
(Pope). A supposed female “pope” between Leo IV. and Benedict III. She is said to have been born in England and educated at Cologne, passing under the name of Joannes Anglicus (John of…Brewer's: Grandmother
My grandmother's review, the British Review. Lord Byron said, in a sort of jest, “I bribed my grandmother's review. ”The editor of the British called him to account, and this gave the poet…Penal Laws
(Encyclopedia) Penal Laws, in English and Irish history, term generally applied to the body of discriminatory and oppressive legislation directed chiefly against Roman Catholics but also against…Brewer's: Joan of Arc
or Jeanne la Pucelle. M. Octave Delepierre has published a pamphlet, called Doute Historique, to deny the tradition that Joan of Arc was burnt at Rouen for sorcery. He cites a document…Brewer's: Dick
That happened in the reign of Queen Dick—i.e. never; there never was a Queen Richard. Dick's Hatband (Richard Cromwell, 1626-1712.) (1) Dick's hatband, which was made of sand. His regal…James: 1
James Chapter 1 1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting. 2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers…James: 2
James Chapter 2 1 My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons. 2 For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold…James: 3
James Chapter 3 1 My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. 2 For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a…James: 4
James Chapter 4 1 From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members? 2 Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to…James: 5
James Chapter 5 1 Go to now, ye rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon you. 2 Your riches are corrupted, and your garments are motheaten. 3 Your gold and silver is…Trending
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