(Encyclopedia) red shift or redshift, in astronomy, the systematic displacement of individual lines in the spectrum of a celestial object toward the red, or longer wavelength, end of the visible…
philanthropistBorn: January 3, 1935Died: February 2, 2009 (Atlanta, Georgia, USA) Best Known as: Founder of Habitat for Humanity Millard Fuller was the founder of…
(Encyclopedia) Hattin, Battle ofHattin, Battle ofhättēnˈ [key], battle on July 4, 1187, in N Palestine, where Saladin's Muslim forces defeated the Christian armies of Guy de Lusignan. When Saladin…
Going Into the Upper AirWeatherLet's See How It's DoneNow for the Real WorkGoing Into the Upper AirBring on the MachinesWhat About the Five-Day Forecast? The ground-level data nicely shows what's…
(Encyclopedia) GaiusGaiusgāˈyəs [key], in the New Testament. 1 Corinthian Christian, Paul's host. 2 Corinthian baptized by Paul. 3 Companion of Paul, native of Derbe. 4 Macedonian companion of Paul.…
(Encyclopedia) Prudentius (Aurelius Clemens Prudentius)Prudentiuspr&oomacr;dĕnˈshəs [key], b. 348, Christian Latin poet, b. Spain. He wrote a number of hymns, occasional Christian lyrics, and…
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(Encyclopedia) Fanfani, AmintoreFanfani, Amintoreämēntôˈrā fänfänˈē [key], 1908–99, Italian political leader, a Christian Democrat. A noted scholar, he held several cabinet posts after World War II…
(Encyclopedia) Clark, Francis Edward, 1851–1927, American Congregational clergyman, founder of Christian Endeavor. He was born of American parents in Aylmer, Que., and was graduated from Dartmouth…
