(Encyclopedia) Ezra, book of the Bible, combined with Nehemiah in the Septuagint to form the book 2 Esdras. In the Vulgate, Ezra and Nehemiah are called 1 and 2 Esdras respectively. Ezra, like…
(Encyclopedia) Seven Wonders of the World, in ancient classifications, were the Great Pyramid of Khufu (see pyramid) or all the pyramids with or without the sphinx; the Hanging Gardens of Babylon,…
(Encyclopedia) Signs of the Zodiac
Constellation
English Name
Symbol
Dates
Aries
The Ram ♈
Mar. 21–Apr. 19
Taurus
The Bull ♉
Apr. 20–May 20
Gemini
The Twins ♊
May 21–June 21…
(Encyclopedia) Polish Succession, War of the, 1733–35. On the death (1733) of Augustus II of Poland, Stanislaus I sought to reascend the Polish throne. He was supported by his son-in-law, Louis XV of…
(Encyclopedia) New Jerusalem, Church of the, or New Church, religious body instituted by the followers of Emanuel Swedenborg, who are generally called Swedenborgians. Knowledge of Swedenborg's…
(Encyclopedia) Austrian Succession, War of the, 1740–48, general European war.
In 1744 Frederick II, fearing the rising power of Austria, started the Second Silesian War by invading Bohemia; he…
(Encyclopedia) Paul of the Cross, Saint, 1694–1775, Italian, religious founder of the Passionists. His original name was Paolo Francesco Danei. He had visions calling him to found a new order and…
