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Bible Encyclopedias
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Title Matches: 172
Christian Knowledge, Society for Promoting
P. C. K.), a religious association in connection with the Church of England, under the patronage of the Queen and the presidency of the Archbishop of
P. C. K.), a religious association in connection with the Church of England, under the patronage of the Queen and the presidency of the Archbishop of
Dilettante Society, the
a society of noblemen and gentlemen founded in england in 1734, and which contributed to correct and purify the public taste of the country; their labours were devoted chiefly to the study of the relics of ancient greek art, and resulted in the production of works in illustration.
a society of noblemen and gentlemen founded in england in 1734, and which contributed to correct and purify the public taste of the country; their labours were devoted chiefly to the study of the relics of ancient greek art, and resulted in the production of works in illustration.
Dorcas Society
a society for making clothing for the poor. see acts ix. 39.
a society for making clothing for the poor. see acts ix. 39.
Fabian Society
A middle-class socialist propaganda, founded in 1883, which "aims at the reorganisation of society by the emancipation of land and industrial capital
A middle-class socialist propaganda, founded in 1883, which "aims at the reorganisation of society by the emancipation of land and industrial capital
Peace Society
a society founded in 1816 for the promotion of permanent and universal peace; advocates a gradual, proportionate, and simultaneous disarmament of all nations and the principle of arbitration.
a society founded in 1816 for the promotion of permanent and universal peace; advocates a gradual, proportionate, and simultaneous disarmament of all nations and the principle of arbitration.
Psychical Research, Society for
a society founded in 1882 to inquire into the phenomena of spiritualism and kindred subjects of a recondite kind, the subject of telepathy having engaged recently a good deal of attention.
a society founded in 1882 to inquire into the phenomena of spiritualism and kindred subjects of a recondite kind, the subject of telepathy having engaged recently a good deal of attention.
Red Cross Society
an internationally-recognised society of volunteers to attend to the sick and wounded in time of war, so called from the members of it wearing the badge of st. george.
an internationally-recognised society of volunteers to attend to the sick and wounded in time of war, so called from the members of it wearing the badge of st. george.
Religious Tract Society
society founded in 1799 for the circulation of religious works in home and foreign parts, has published in 220 languages, and is conducted by an annually elected body, consisting of four ministers and eight laymen in london.
society founded in 1799 for the circulation of religious works in home and foreign parts, has published in 220 languages, and is conducted by an annually elected body, consisting of four ministers and eight laymen in london.
Royal Society of Edinburgh, the
Was incorporated by royal charter in 1783 through the efforts of Robertson the historian, and superseded the old Philosophical Society; held fortnightly
Was incorporated by royal charter in 1783 through the efforts of Robertson the historian, and superseded the old Philosophical Society; held fortnightly
Royal Society of London
Incorporated by royal charter in 1662, but owing its origin to the informal meetings about 1645 of a group of scientific men headed by Theodore Haak,
Incorporated by royal charter in 1662, but owing its origin to the informal meetings about 1645 of a group of scientific men headed by Theodore Haak,
Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge
a society founded in 1698 which during the last 200 years has originated and supported a number of agencies, both in this country and abroad, for propagating christian knowledge; distributed into a number of separate departments.
a society founded in 1698 which during the last 200 years has originated and supported a number of agencies, both in this country and abroad, for propagating christian knowledge; distributed into a number of separate departments.
Society Islands
An archipelago in the South Pacific, consisting of 13 principal islands and numerous islets, the chief being Tahiti; they are mountainous, and engirdled
An archipelago in the South Pacific, consisting of 13 principal islands and numerous islets, the chief being Tahiti; they are mountainous, and engirdled
Society of Jesus
the jesuit order founded by ignatius loyola (q. v .).
the jesuit order founded by ignatius loyola (q. v .).
Tammany Society
A powerful political organi sation of New York City, whose ostensible objects, on its formation in 1805, were charity and reform of the franchise; its
A powerful political organi sation of New York City, whose ostensible objects, on its formation in 1805, were charity and reform of the franchise; its
Young People's Society of Christian Endeavour
A society established in 1881 by Dr. F. E. Clark, Portland, Maine, U.S., in 1898; has a membership of three and a quarter million; it is undenominational,
A society established in 1881 by Dr. F. E. Clark, Portland, Maine, U.S., in 1898; has a membership of three and a quarter million; it is undenominational,
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