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Saint Martin-in-the-Fields
(Encyclopedia) Saint Martin-in-the-Fields, church in London, England, on Trafalgar Square; built 1721–26 by James Gibbs. It has a Corinthian portico and elaborate spire. It is the prototype for many…Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
(Encyclopedia) CE5 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, island nation (2015 est. pop. 109,000), 150 sq mi (388 sq km), West Indies, in the Windward Islands. It comprises the island of Saint Vincent (…Q, letter of the alphabet
(Encyclopedia) Q, 17th letter of the alphabet, corresponding to the koppa of western Greek alphabets. U must follow the letter in English (e.g., queen, question), and the combination properly…Nehemiah, persons in the Bible
(Encyclopedia) NehemiahNehemiahnēˌəmīˈə [key], in the Bible. 1 Central figure of the Book of Nehemiah: see Ezra. 2 One who returned from the Exile. 3 Worker on the wall.Nehemiah, book of the Bible
(Encyclopedia) Nehemiah, originally combined with Ezra to form a single book in the Hebrew canon. In the Septuagint, Ezra and Nehemiah are combined as Second Esdras. The book narrates the return to…Obadiah, persons in the Bible
(Encyclopedia) ObadiahObadiahōˌbədīˈə [key], in the Bible. 1 Prophet, author of the book of Obadiah. 2 Ahab's major-domo. 3 Descendant of David. 4 One of David's mighty men. 5 Prince under…Obadiah, book of the Bible
(Encyclopedia) Obadiah, short prophetic book of the Bible. The prophet is otherwise unknown. The oracle which comprises this book dates from after the destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonians in…Renewed Church of the Brethren
(Encyclopedia) Renewed Church of the Brethren: see Moravian Church.Representation of the People Acts
(Encyclopedia) Representation of the People Acts, statutes enacted by the British Parliament to continue the extension of the franchise begun by the Reform Bills (see under Reform Acts). As a result…Charles III, emperor of the West, king of the East Franks, and king of the West Franks
(Encyclopedia) Charles III or Charles the Fat, 839–88, emperor of the West (881–87), king of the East Franks (882–87), and king of the West Franks (884–87); son of Louis the German, at whose death he…Trending
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