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Catholic Encyclopedia: The Holy Spirit

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The New Advent takes a detailed look at The Holy Spirit through the Catholic Church. It also looks at the Catholic Dogma on the Holy Spirit. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Philosophy of Immanuel Kant

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough summary of Kant's thought, divided into three main sections according to Kant's three Critiques. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Ronsard Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The New Advent provides a short but informative biography of Pierre de Ronsard including education, travels, and works. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Rationalism

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia entry describing Rationalism as it fits into the history of the Catholic church. Gives information on German Theological Rationalism as well. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Dante Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive biography with links to important times and figures relating to Dante's life. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Nicolo Machiavelli

For Students 9th - 10th
This Catholic Encyclopedia site presents a detailed biography of Nicolo Machiavelli. Content includes information on his influences and works. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Boccaccio Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent, extensive resource on Boccaccio's life, including bibliography for more research. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Joseph Gabriel Rheinberger

For Students 9th - 10th
New Advent page summarizing information on Joseph Gabriel Rheinberger. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Abraham, in Liturgy

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explains how the Christian relationship to the Jewish patriarch Abraham is celebrated in the liturgical rites of the Catholic Church. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: The Bosom of Abraham

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a theological explanation for the Scriptural references to this term, "The Bosom of Abraham." This phrase was used by Jesus in telling parables about the judgment. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Sara

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives biographical information and Biblical references to Sara, the wife of Abraham. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Isaac

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives the story of Isaac, the son of Abraham and Sara. It tells the Biblical account of God's gift of a son to Abraham and Sara, the desired sacrifice, and the final outcome. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Adam

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explains how Adam is used in the liturgical worship of the Catholic Church. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Eve

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses Eve as the first woman and wife of Adam. It traces her role in Scriptures and her relationship to later events. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Cain

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the story of Cain, the first-born son of Adam and Eve. It relates the Biblical account of his jealousy of his brother Abel, and his subsequent murder of his brother. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Abel

For Students 9th - 10th
This site tells the story of Abel, the second-born son of Adam and Eve. It tells the story of his purity and love of God and how he was eventually murdered by his jealous older brother Cain. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia?...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Psalms

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an extensive article dealing with the Psalms in the Hebrew Scriptures, their origin, make-up, use in liturgy, and many other aspects. It gives extensive reference to King David and his authorship of some of the psalms. Please...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Abraham

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed description of Abraham's life. Covers his significance and relationships with God and his wife, Sarah. Also provides Biblical references. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Baconian System of Philosophy

For Students 9th - 10th
While this site provides some biographical information about Francis Bacon, its major focus is on his philosophy, particularly in "Novum Organum." Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Anthropomorphism, Anthropomorphites

For Students 9th - 10th
An explantation of the literary terms Anthropomorphism and Anthropomorphites as they relate to religious philosophy. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Ezra

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the significance of Ezra. Touches on his relation to Moses and the text of the Old Testament. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Easter

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the definition, the Feast, and much of what is related to Easter as we know it. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Resurrection of Christ

For Students 9th - 10th
This site takes an extensive look at the Resurrection of Christ and several theories that deal with the Resurrection. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of...
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Elijah

For Students 9th - 10th
This site profiles the life and work of Elijah, the great Hebrew prophet. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.