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121Yellow Turbans — Chinese secret society founded during a time of pestilence (2nd century AD). The rebels yellow headdresses signified their association with the earth element, which they believed would succeed the (red) fire element that represented Han rule. The …
122McGahern, John — ▪ 2007 Irish novelist and short story writer (b. Nov. 12, 1934, Dublin, Ire. d. March 30, 2006, Dublin), was noted for his depictions of Irish men and women constricted and damaged by the conventions of their native land, his keen… …
123Russian literature — Introduction the body of written works produced in the Russian language, beginning with the Christianization of Kievan Rus in the late 10th century. The unusual shape of Russian literary history has been the source of numerous… …
124Civil Authority — • The moral power of command, supported by physical coercion, which the State exercises over its members Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Civil Authority Civil Authority …
125Hierarchy of the Early Church — • The word hierarchy is used here to denote the three grades of bishop, priest, and deacon (ministri) Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Hierarchy of the Early Church Hierarchy of the Early Church …
126Ireland — • Ireland lies in the Atlantic Ocean, west of Great Britain . . . Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Ireland Ireland † …
127Protestantism — • Discussion of Protestant beliefs and doctrines Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Protestantism Protestantism † …
128Tyrannicide — • The killing of a tyrant, and usually is taken to mean the killing of a tyrant by a private person for the common good Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Tyrannicide Tyrannicide …
