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1Christianity — /kris chee an i tee/, n., pl. Christianities. 1. the Christian religion, including the Catholic, Protestant, and Eastern Orthodox churches. 2. Christian beliefs or practices; Christian quality or character: Christianity mixed with pagan elements; …
2Christianity and violence — The Crusades were a series of military campaigns fought mainly between European Christians and Muslims. Shown here is a battle scene from the First Crusade …
3Christianity in the 4th century — See also: Christianity in the 3rd century and Christianity in the 5th century Christianity in the 4th century was dominated by Constantine the Great, and the First Council of Nicea of 325, which was the beginning of the period of the First… …
4Criticism of Christianity — This article is about criticism of the doctrines and practices of Christianity. For negative attitudes towards Christians, see Anti Christian sentiment. For acts committed against Christians because of their faith, see Persecution of Christians.… …
5History of Eastern Christianity in Asia — Judging from the New Testament account of the rise and expansion of the early church, during the first few centuries of Christianity, the most extensive dissemination of the gospel was not in the West but in the East. In fact, conditions in the… …
6Julian — /joohl yeuhn/, n. 1. (Flavius Claudius Julianus) ( the Apostate ) A.D. 331 363, Roman emperor 361 363. 2. a male given name, form of Julius. /joohl yeuhn/, adj. of, pertaining to, or characteristic of Julius Caesar. [1585 95; < L Julianus, equiv …
7Byzantine Empire — the Eastern Roman Empire after the fall of the Western Empire in A.D. 476. Cap.: Constantinople. * * * Empire, southeastern and southern Europe and western Asia. It began as the city of Byzantium, which had grown from an ancient Greek colony… …
8Diocletian — • Roman Emperor and persecutor of the Church, b. of parents who had been slaves, at Dioclea, near Salona, in Dalmatia, A.D. 245; d. at Salona, A.D. 313 Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Diocletian Diocletian …
9BASILI I° — BASILI I°, Byzantine emperor 867–886. Basil first attempted to achieve the conversion of the Jews by persuasion and invited rabbis to a disputation to defend their faith, vainly offering them material benefits if they would confess defeat. When… …
10Piscataway Indians — • The first Indian tribe whose Christianization was attempted under English auspices Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Piscataway Indians Piscataway Indians …
