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Lydia, in the Bible

(Encyclopedia) LydiaLydialĭdˈēə [key], in the New Testament, Christian convert at whose house in Philippi Paul stayed. She was from Thyatira.

Ashur, in the Bible

(Encyclopedia) AshurAshurăshˈər [key], in the Bible, founder of Tekoa.

Medan, in the Bible

(Encyclopedia) MedanMedanmēˈdăn [key], in the Bible, son of Abraham and Keturah.

Assumption of the Virgin

(Encyclopedia) Assumption of the Virgin: see Mary.

(Encyclopedia) Marne, battle of the, two important battles of World War I that are named for the Marne River. In the first battle (Sept. 6–9, 1914) the German advance on Paris was halted at the Marne…

Massa, in the Bible

(Encyclopedia) MassaMassamăsˈə [key], in the Bible, seventh son of Ishmael.

Master of the Housebook

(Encyclopedia) Master of the Housebook (Meister des Hausbuchs), fl. 1475–1500, German graphic artist. The master is named for a series of vigorous and sophisticated drawings of everyday life found in…

Merchants of the Staple

(Encyclopedia) Merchants of the Staple or Merchant Staplers, English trading company that controlled the export of English raw wool. The first wool staple (i.e., a place designated by royal ordinance…

Linus, in the Bible

(Encyclopedia) Linus, in the New Testament, Roman Christian. He is often identified with St. Linus.

Leo the Great, Saint

(Encyclopedia) Leo the Great, Saint: see Leo I, Saint.