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  • 121Homily — • Etymology, early development. Also a summary of four ways of preaching on Scripture Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Homily     Homily      …

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  • 122Legends of the Saints — • The legenda are stories about the saints, and often include a mix of historical fact and unhistorical embellishments Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Legends of the Saints     Legends of the Saints …

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  • 123Rule of St. Benedict — • Lengthy article on the text of the Rule and its composition, some analysis, and practical application Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Rule of St. Benedict     Rule of St. Benedict …

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  • 124Amalec (Amalek) —     Amalec     † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Amalec     (AMALECITES in Douay Version; or AMALEK, AMALEKITES).     A people remembered chiefly as the most hated of all the enemies of Israel, and traditionally reputed among the fiercest of Bedouin… …

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  • 125Epistle of Barnabas —     Epistle of Barnabas     † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Epistle of Barnabas     Authorities for the Text and Editions     There is a triple tradition of the Greek text of this document. Up to 1843 eight manuscripts of the Epistle of Barnabas were… …

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  • 126Epistle to the Hebrews —     Epistle to the Hebrews     † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Epistle to the Hebrews     This will be considered under eight headings: (I) Argument; (II) Doctrinal Contents; (III) Language and Style; (IV) Distinctive Characteristics; (V) Readers to… …

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  • 127Epistles of Saint Peter —     Epistles of Saint Peter     † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Epistles of Saint Peter     These two epistles will be treated under the following heads: I. Authenticity; II. Recipients, occasion, and object; III. Date and place of composition; IV.… …

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  • 128St. Clement I —     Pope St. Clement I     † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Pope St. Clement I     Pope Clement I (called CLEMENS ROMANUS to distinguish him from the Alexandrian), is the first of the successors of St. Peter of whom anything definite is known, and he is …

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