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Craig, John
(Encyclopedia) Craig, John, 1512?–1600, Scottish minister of the Reformation. He joined the Dominican order, but through reading the Institutes of Calvin, he adopted Protestantism. Imprisoned at Rome…Ahijah
(Encyclopedia) AhijahAhijahəhīˈjə [key], common name in the Bible, occasionally spelled Ahiah. 1 Prophet from Shiloh. 2 Priest in the time of Saul, perhaps the same as Ahimelech (1.) 3 One of David's…Lauderdale, John Maitland, duke of
(Encyclopedia) Lauderdale, John Maitland, duke ofLauderdale, John Maitland, duke oflôˈdərdāl [key], 1616–82, Scottish statesman. He entered public life as a staunch Presbyterian and was one of the…Pym, John
(Encyclopedia) Pym, JohnPym, Johnpĭm [key], 1583?–1643, English statesman. A Puritan opposed equally to Roman Catholicism and to Arminianism in the Anglican church, Pym early became prominent in the…Dundee
(Encyclopedia) Dundee, city and council area, E central Scotland, on the Firth of Tay. It is a port and manufacturing city. Dundee is historically…Joshua, persons in the Bible
(Encyclopedia) JoshuaJoshuajŏshˈ&oomacr;ə, –əwə [key], in the Bible. 1 Central figure of the book of Joshua. 2 High priest associated with Zerubbabel in rebuilding the Temple. 3 Owner of the…Flüe, Nicholas von der, Saint
(Encyclopedia) Flüe, Nicholas von der, SaintFlüe, Nicholas von der, Saintfən dĕr flüˈə [key], 1417–87, Swiss patriot and folk hero. He was leader of the cantonal forces fighting Austria and counselor…Murray, John, 2d earl and 1st marquess of Atholl
(Encyclopedia) Murray, John, 2d earl and 1st marquess of Atholl, 1635?–1703, Scottish nobleman. After the Restoration he held high offices in Scotland and was created marquess in 1676. He lost royal…Argyll, Archibald Campbell, 9th earl of
(Encyclopedia) Argyll, Archibald Campbell, 9th earl of, 1629?–1685, Scottish nobleman; son of the 8th earl. An ardent and active royalist and a Protestant, he opposed extreme measures against the…Seraiah
(Encyclopedia) SeraiahSeraiahsĕrˌərīˈə [key], in the Bible. 1 See Shavsha. 2 High priest under Zedekiah. 3 Companion of Zedekiah. 4 Captain at Mizpah. 5 Father of Joab. 6 Grandfather of Jehu. 7…Trending
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