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Martha

(Encyclopedia) Martha, in the New Testament, friend of Jesus, sister of Mary and Lazarus of Bethany. In Christian literature, Martha has been a symbol of the active, as opposed to the contemplative,…

Hymenaeus

(Encyclopedia) HymenaeusHymenaeushīmənēˈəs [key], in the New Testament, Christian denounced by Paul for heresy or apostasy.

Apphia

(Encyclopedia) ApphiaApphiaăfˈēə [key], Christian woman associated with Philemon and mentioned in Paul's Letter to Philemon.

Claudia

(Encyclopedia) ClaudiaClaudiaklôdˈēə [key], Christian who sent greetings to Timothy, as recorded in Paul's Letter to Timothy.

Eunice, in the Bible

(Encyclopedia) EuniceEunicey&oomacr;nīˈsē, y&oomacr;ˈnĭs [key], in the New Testament, Timothy's mother, a Christian.

Most Practiced Religion

The Question: What is the most practiced religion in the world? The Answer: According to many sources, Christianity is the most practiced…

Marriage Through Time

It is believed that the first “marriage” took place when a primitive man went into a primitive woman's cave and carried her off to be his mate. He chose her not for love but for her ability to do…

C. K. Steele

Charles KenzieCivil rights activistBorn: February 17, 1914Birthplace: Bluefield, W. Va. Steele decided he wanted to become a preacher at an early age. In 1938 he began attending Morehouse…

Groundhog Day

The Adventures of Punxsutawney Phil, Wiarton Willie, and Pothole Pete by Holly Hartman February 2 brings the most-watched weather forecast of the year—and the only one led by a rodent. Legend…