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11Scandinavian law — Introduction in medieval times, a separate and independent branch of early Germanic law, and, in modern times, in the form of codifications, the basis of the legal systems of Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, and Finland. Historical… …
12Cemeteries — • The word coemeterium or cimiterium (in Gr. koimeterion) may be said in early literature to be used exclusively of the burial places of Jews and Christians Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Cemeteries Cemetery …
13bar — I. /ba / (say bah) noun 1. a relatively long and evenly shaped piece of some solid substance, especially one of wood or metal used as a guard or obstruction, or for some mechanical purpose: the bars of a fence. 2. Athletics the cross piece of… …
14Cannibalism — For non human cannibalism, see Cannibalism (zoology). For other uses, see Cannibal (disambiguation). Cannibalism, Brazil. Engraving by Theodor de Bry for Hans Staden s account of his 1557 captivity …
15Dhimmi — This article is about dhimmi in the context of Islamic law. For the neologism, see dhimmitude. This article is …
16Helvetii — The Helvetii were a Celtic tribe and the main occupants of the Swiss plateau in the 1st century BC. They are prominently featured in Julius Caesar’s commentaries on the Gallic War. The Neolatin title of Switzerland, Confoederatio Helvetica… …
17Cainites — • A name used for (1) the descendants of Cain, (2) a sect of Gnostics and Antinomians Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Cainites Cainites …
18Marquis de Pombal — Marquis de Pombal † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Marquis de Pombal SEBASTIâO JOSÉ DE CARVALHO E MELLO The son of a country gentleman of modest means, b. in Lisbon, 13 May, 1699; d. 8 August, 1782. He was said to have been educated at… …
19Kedesh — Several cities have this name in the OT: 1) The town from which Deborah summoned Barak (Judg. 4:6). 2) A town in Galilee established for refugees from the private vengeance of members of a family seeking retribution for a supposed injury… …
20Varnado Simpson — Private First Class Varnado Simpson was an American soldier who participated in the My Lai Massacre. He was wracked with remorse after the killings and eventually committed suicide.Simpson joined the U.S. Army in 1967 at the age of 18, and the… …
