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Judaism

Judaism is the oldest of the monotheistic faiths. It affirms the existence of one God, Yahweh, who entered into covenant with the descendants of Abraham, God's chosen people. Judaism's holy writings…

Acknowledgments

The first five editions of The Columbia Encyclopedia were published in 1935, 1950, 1963, 1975, and 1993. All editions owe a debt of gratitude to Clark Fisher Ansley, the editor of the first edition,…

1996-97 Boxing Lightweights (135 lbs)

Lightweights (135 lbs) Date Winner Loser Result Title Site Oct. 19 Phillip Holiday Joel Diaz Wu 12 IBF Johannesburg, S. Afr. Nov. 1 Shane Mosley Ramon Felix…

2001 Boston Marathon

The 105th edition of the Boston Marathon was held Monday, April 16, 2001 and run, as always, from Hopkinton through Ashland, Framingham, Natick, Wellesley, Newton and Brookline to Boston,…

Literary Awards: The Pulitzer Prize for Fiction

The Pulitzer Prizes represent the highest honor in American journalism and creative arts. On May 9th, 22 prize winners received their awards and prize money, and took their place in American history…

1961 Grammy Awards

Henry ManciniArchive PhotosRecord of the Year“Moon River,” Henry ManciniAlbum of the YearJudy at Carnegie Hall, Judy Garland (Capitol)Song of the Year“Moon River,” Henry Mancini and Johnny…

1970–1971 Emmy Awards

Outstanding Series, DramaThe Bold Ones: The Senator (NBC)Outstanding Continued Performance By an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic SeriesHal Holbrook, The Bold Ones: The…

John Donne: Expostulation XX. Id agunt.

ExpostulationJohn Donne MY God, my God, the God of order, but yet not of ambition, who assignest place to every one, but not contention for place, when shall it be thy pleasure to put an end…