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1OATH — IN THE BIBLE Definition and Form The truth or inviolability of one s words was commonly attested in ancient Israel by oath – a self curse made in conditional form that went into effect if the condition was fulfilled; e.g., May harm befall me if I …
2purgation — [pə: geɪʃ(ə)n] noun 1》 purification. ↘(in Catholic doctrine) the spiritual cleansing of a soul in purgatory. 2》 historical the action of clearing oneself of accusation or suspicion by an oath or ordeal. 3》 evacuation of the bowels brought… …
3purgation — n. 1 purification. 2 purging of the bowels. 3 spiritual cleansing, esp. (RC Ch.) of a soul in purgatory. 4 hist. the cleansing of oneself from accusation or suspicion by an oath or ordeal. Etymology: ME f. OF purgation or L purgatio (as PURGE) …
4Biblical Antiquities — • Details domestic, political, and sacred antiquities Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Biblical Antiquities Biblical Antiquities …
5United States — a republic in the N Western Hemisphere comprising 48 conterminous states, the District of Columbia, and Alaska in North America, and Hawaii in the N Pacific. 267,954,767; conterminous United States, 3,022,387 sq. mi. (7,827,982 sq. km); with… …
6evidence — /ev i deuhns/, n., v., evidenced, evidencing. n. 1. that which tends to prove or disprove something; ground for belief; proof. 2. something that makes plain or clear; an indication or sign: His flushed look was visible evidence of his fever. 3.… …
7Jade Empire — Developer(s) BioWare (Xbox) LTI Gray Matter (PC) Publisher(s) …
8Europe, history of — Introduction history of European peoples and cultures from prehistoric times to the present. Europe is a more ambiguous term than most geographic expressions. Its etymology is doubtful, as is the physical extent of the area it designates.… …
9John McCain — This article is about the U.S. Senator. For other persons and ships of the same name, see John McCain (disambiguation). John McCain …
10People v. Jackson — Michael Jackson trial redirects here. For the 2011 trial relating to Michael Jackson s death, see Trial of Conrad Murray. A fan showing support for Jackson in 2004, as he becomes the subject of a second set of child sexual abuse accusations… …
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