Encyclopedia - Prophecy: Encyclopedia Ii - Prophecy - History Of Prophecy
The earliest manifestations of prophecy were most often found in the form of magical spells and folk charms. In modern times, astrology a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Church Of God Of Prophecy: Encyclopedia Ii - Church Of God Of Prophecy - History
In August of 1886, Elder Richard Spurling (1810-1891), an ordained Baptist minister, rejected the dominant Landmark Baptist views on the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Prophecy: Encyclopedia Ii - Prophecy - Prophecy In Religion
In many religions, gods or other supernatural agents are thought to sometimes provide prophecies to certain individuals, known as prophet...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Prophecy: Encyclopedia - Prophecy
Prophecy, in a broad sense, is the prediction of future events. The etymology of the word is ultimately Greek, from pro- "before" plus th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Church Of God Of Prophecy: Encyclopedia - Church Of God Of Prophecy
The Church of God of Prophecy is a holiness pentecostal Christian denomination. It is one of five Church of God bodies in Cleveland, Tenn...   » Read the article

Article - Earth Changes - Will There Be Dramatic Geological And Political Changes The Coming Years Until 2012?
There is a lot of information found both in prophecies and in recent writings and articles talking about Earth Changes, usually defined a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Benny Hinn: Encyclopedia - Benny Hinn
Tofik Benedictus "Benny" Hinn (born 1953, Jaffa, Israel) is a controversial Christian pastor. His ethnicity is Armenian-Greek and he was ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aiel: Encyclopedia - Aiel
In Robert Jordan's fantasy series The Wheel of Time, the Aiel are a race of people. They live between the "wetlanders" in the west and th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ancient Judaism Book: Encyclopedia - Ancient Judaism Book
Ancient Judaism, also known as Ancient Palestine: Society and Religion, is a book written by Maximilian Weber, a German economist and soc...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nation Of Islam: Encyclopedia - Nation Of Islam
The Nation of Islam (NOI) is a religious and socio-political organization founded in the United States by Wallace Fard Muhammad in 1930 w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - New Testament: Encyclopedia - New Testament
History of Christianity Jesus of Nazareth The Apostles Ecumenical councils Great Schism The Crusades Reformation The Trinity God the Fat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rapture: Encyclopedia - Rapture
History of Christianity Jesus of Nazareth The Apostles Ecumenical councils Great Schism The Crusades Reformation The Trinity God the Fath...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sibylline Oracles: Encyclopedia - Sibylline Oracles
The surviving Sibylline Oracles are not the famous Sibylline Books of Roman history, which were lost not once, but twice, and thus there ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pentecostalism: Encyclopedia - Pentecostalism
History of Christianity Jesus of Nazareth The Apostles Ecumenical councils Great Schism The Crusades Reformation The Trinity God the Fath...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pope: Encyclopedia - Pope
History of Christianity Jesus of Nazareth The Apostles Ecumenical councils Great Schism The Crusades Reformation The Trinity God the Fath...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Church Of God Of Prophecy: Encyclopedia Ii - Church Of God Of Prophecy - Beliefs
The Church of God of Prophecy considers the events of the late 19th century and the 20th century to be the modern history of the church. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Church Of God Of Prophecy: Encyclopedia Ii - Church Of God Of Prophecy - Status
The Church of God of Prophecy has congregations and missions in over 115 countries, with a membership of over 700,0002. Ministries of the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shakuras: Encyclopedia Ii - Shakuras - History
When Khas created the Khala and enlightened the Protoss tribes, he united all but a few dissented Protoss tribes who refused to submit to...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Merlin's Oak: Encyclopedia Ii - Merlin's Oak - Merlin's Prophecy
In local tradition, Carmarthen is said to be the birth place of the mythical magician Merlin, claiming that the origin of the name Carmar...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Benny Hinn: Encyclopedia Ii - Benny Hinn - Claim Of Prophetic Ability
Benny Hinn claims to be a prophet of God, and regularly issues specific prophecies regarding events that he claims will occur within spec...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Merlin's Oak: Encyclopedia Ii - Merlin's Oak - The Oak's History
Merlin's Oak was probably planted by a schoolmaster in 1659 or 1660, to celebrate the return of King Charles II of England to the throne....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Euphrates: Encyclopedia Ii - Euphrates - Course Of The Euphrates
The river is approximately 2,780 kilometers (1,730 miles) long. It is formed by the union of two branches, the Kara (the western Euphrate...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Euphrates: Encyclopedia Ii - Euphrates - Euphrates In The Bible
The river Euphrates is one of the four rivers that flow from the Garden of Eden according to Genesis 2:14. It is the fourth river, after ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Euphrates: Encyclopedia Ii - Euphrates - Course Of The Euphrates
The river is approximately 2,780 kilometers (1,730 miles) long. It is formed by the union of two branches, the Kara (the western Euphrate...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Benny Hinn: Encyclopedia Ii - Benny Hinn - History
Hinn has written that he had a profound experience in December 1973 that changed his life, when he travelled by charter bus from Toronto ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aiel: Encyclopedia Ii - Aiel - History
Modern Aiel are descended from the Da'shain Aiel, servants of the Aes Sedai during the Age of Legends, and sworn never to touch a sword (...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aiel: Encyclopedia Ii - Aiel - Reputation
Not much is known about the Aiel by the outside world. Any wetlanders (as they call those who live to the west) are killed on sight; only...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aiel: Encyclopedia Ii - Aiel - Customs
The Aiel have a number of cultural practices that are quite strange to outsiders. For example, women frequently become soldiers and fight...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Euphrates: Encyclopedia Ii - Euphrates - Controversial Issues
As with the Tigris there is much controversy over rights and use of the river. The Southeastern Anatolia Project in Turkey involves the c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Euphrates: Encyclopedia Ii - Euphrates - Euphrates In The Bible
The river Euphrates is one of the four rivers that flow from the Garden of Eden according to Genesis 2:14. It is the fourth river, after ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Benny Hinn: Encyclopedia Ii - Benny Hinn - Controversies
There is not an area of Hinn's Christian doctrine, ministry practice, or even his personal background, which has not been the subject of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ancient Judaism Book: Encyclopedia Ii - Ancient Judaism Book - Book Content
In Ancient Judaism, Weber deals specifically with the following ares: Ancient Judaism book - Types of Asceticism and the Significance of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - New Testament: Encyclopedia Ii - New Testament - What Is The New Testament?
The New Testament, sometimes called the Greek Testament or Greek Scriptures, is the name given to the part of the Christian Bible that wa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nation Of Islam: Encyclopedia Ii - Nation Of Islam - Beliefs And Theology
The official beliefs as stated by the Nation of Islam have been outlined in books, documents and articles published by the organization a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nation Of Islam: Encyclopedia Ii - Nation Of Islam - Divergence From Mainstream Islam
NOI is viewed by some Muslims as deviant. The reason cited is that the NOI has taught that God would manifest himself in a human being (F...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nation Of Islam: Encyclopedia Ii - Nation Of Islam - Actions And Programs
The NOI has a "Do for self" philosophy, which resulted in the NOI owning and operating hundreds of businesses nationwide, employing thous...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Development Of Religion: Encyclopedia Ii - Development Of Religion - Religions As Social Construction
This group of models holds that religion is a social construction, rather than referring to actual supernatural phenomena, that is, pheno...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Development Of Religion: Encyclopedia Ii - Development Of Religion - Religions As Progressively True
In contrast to the above models, the following models see religion as "progressively true." These models differentiate between major worl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Development Of Religion: Encyclopedia Ii - Development Of Religion - Religions As Absolutely True
In the following models, religions are seen as absolutely and unchangingly True. They contrast with both the first group of models (which...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Development Of Religion: Encyclopedia Ii - Development Of Religion - Role Of Charismatic Figures In The Development Of Religions
Many religions have been deeply influenced by charismatic leaders, such as Jesus, Martin Luther, Saint Francis of Assisi, John Calvin, Jo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rainbow Gathering: Encyclopedia Ii - Rainbow Gathering - Guiding Principles
The Rainbow Family of Living Light was founded on certain principles which include: Repect for others Non-violence Consensus through a c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rainbow Gathering: Encyclopedia Ii - Rainbow Gathering - Shanti Sena
Within the Rainbow Gathering, security, conflict resolution, and emergency situations are handled by the Shanti Sena ("Peace Keepers"). W...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rainbow Gathering: Encyclopedia Ii - Rainbow Gathering - Health
Rainbow Gathering - Water. Sanitation has historically been a major concern at Rainbow Gatherings. Drinking water is filtered at gather...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rainbow Gathering: Encyclopedia Ii - Rainbow Gathering - The Gatherings
Rainbow Gathering - Gatherings outside the United States. Sizable gatherings are routinely held all over the world, in such places as E...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - New Testament: Encyclopedia Ii - New Testament - Views On New Testament Authority
All Christian groups respect the New Testament, but they differ in their understanding of the nature, extent, and relevance of its author...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - New Testament: Encyclopedia Ii - New Testament - Books Of The New Testament
The 27 books of the New Testament were written by various authors at various times and places. Unlike the Old Testament, the New Testamen...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - New Testament: Encyclopedia Ii - New Testament - Language
The common language spoken in the time of Jesus was Aramaic. However, the original text of the New Testament was most likely written in K...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - New Testament: Encyclopedia Ii - New Testament - The History Of Translation And Usage Of The Phrase New Testament
The English phrase New Testament ultimately comes from the Hebrew language. New Testament is taken from the Latin Novum Testamentum. This...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - New Testament: Encyclopedia Ii - New Testament - Date Of Composition
According to tradition, the earliest of the books were the letters of Paul, and the last books to be written are those attributed to John...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - New Testament: Encyclopedia Ii - New Testament - The Canonization Of The New Testament
The process of canonization was complex and lengthy. It was characterized by a compilation of books that early Christians found inspiring...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - New Testament: Encyclopedia Ii - New Testament - New Testament Text Types
There are several distinctive types of New Testament texts. The Alexandrian text-type is usually considered the best and most faithful at...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - New Testament: Encyclopedia Ii - New Testament - Authorship
The New Testament was written by many different people. The traditional view is that all the books were written by apostles or their foll...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Joseph Smith Jr.: Encyclopedia Ii - Joseph Smith Jr. - Smith's Legacy
Joseph Smith Jr. - After Smith's death. Smith's death created a crisis. Their charismatic founder was dead and their hierarchy was scat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Joseph Smith Jr.: Encyclopedia Ii - Joseph Smith Jr. - Major Teachings
As founder and first leader of the Mormonism movement, his teachings became the base for Mormonism beliefs - few, if any, major beliefs o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ten Lost Tribes: Encyclopedia Ii - Ten Lost Tribes - The Tribes In History
According to Gen 49, Jacob (whose name had been changed to Israel - Gen 32:28, 35:9) gathers his sons (12 of them - Gen 29: 31-35, 30:1-1...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Prophecy Of Seventy Weeks: Encyclopedia Ii - Prophecy Of Seventy Weeks - Timing Of The Decree
One aspect of the 70 weeks prophecy is that it specifies a specific starting point in history before the countdown, as it were, begins. I...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Prophecy Of Seventy Weeks: Encyclopedia Ii - Prophecy Of Seventy Weeks - Fulfillment
A variety of opinion is present as to possible fulfillment of the prophecy. This passage has caused great concern for Jews as it suggests...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ten Lost Tribes: Encyclopedia Ii - Ten Lost Tribes - The Tribes In History
According to Gen 49, Jacob (whose name had been changed to Israel - Gen 32:28, 35:9) gathers his sons (12 of them - Gen 29: 31-35, 30:1-1...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Church Of God Jerusalem Acres: Encyclopedia Ii - The Church Of God Jerusalem Acres - Background
The Church of God at Jerusalem Acres shares its early history with the Church of God of Prophecy. After A. J. Tomlinson formed the Church...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - William M. Branham: Encyclopedia Ii - William M. Branham - Branham's Doctrines And Teachings
Branham preached thousands of sermons, of which 1100 were recorded and transcribed. His sermons dealt not only with the doctrines that wo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - William M. Branham: Encyclopedia Ii - William M. Branham - Branham's Doctrines And Teachings
Branham preached thousands of sermons, of which 1100 were recorded and transcribed. His sermons dealt not only with the doctrines that wo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Christian Right: Encyclopedia Ii - Christian Right - U.s. Foreign Policy And Christian Zionism
Many in the Christian Right refer to apocalyptic and other Biblical prophecy in their support of Israel, and support of Israel is often s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Christian Right: Encyclopedia Ii - Christian Right - U.s. Foreign Policy And Christian Zionism
Many in the Christian Right refer to apocalyptic and other Biblical prophecy in their support of Israel, and support of Israel is often s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rapture: Encyclopedia Ii - Rapture - Varying Views
There are two main viewpoints (within the premillennial school) which concern the timing of the Rapture. Rapture - Pre-tribulation. A p...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rapture: Encyclopedia Ii - Rapture - Tradition And The Timing Of The Rapture
Mathew 24:36 But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only. Mathew 24:36 is not referring to ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rapture: Encyclopedia Ii - Rapture - God's 40 Day Warning Of The Rapture
A common interpretation that is quite popular is sometimes referred to as the "Dead in Christ". In the Apostle Paul's first letter to the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rapture: Encyclopedia Ii - Rapture - Expected Events
According to the Rapture interpretation, in the near future dead believers in Jesus will be brought back to life and believers who have n...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rapture: Encyclopedia Ii - Rapture - Scriptural Basis
Supporters for this belief generally cite the following primary sources in the New Testament: "Then there will be two men in the field; ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rapture: Encyclopedia Ii - Rapture - History
Little attention was paid to these verses before the Protestant Reformation, and consequently most Christian denominations who have belie...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jewish Christians: Encyclopedia Ii - Jewish Christians - History Of Christianity
The term "Early Jewish-Christians" is often used in discussing the Early History of Christianity. Jesus, his Apostles, the Elders, and al...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jewish Christians: Encyclopedia Ii - Jewish Christians - Contemporary Jewish Christians
"Jewish Christians" today are persons who are ethnically Jewish but who have become part of a "mainstream" Christian group which is not p...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jeung San Do: Encyclopedia Ii - Jeung San Do - History
Jeung San Do is founded upon the teachings and spiritual work of Gang Il-Sun (1871-1909), known to his followers as Jeung San Sangjenim, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Precognition: Encyclopedia Ii - Precognition - History
Throughout history people have claimed to have precognitive abilities, and the "gift of prophecy" is a common feature of most religions. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Millerites: Encyclopedia Ii - Millerites - Anti-traditional Tendencies
Jesus did not appear as expected. Following this Great Disappointment, although many adherents returned to their traditions, a number of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Montanism: Encyclopedia Ii - Montanism - Differences Between Montanism And Catholicism
The beliefs of Montanism contrasted with mainstream Catholicism in the following ways: The belief that the prophecies of the Montanists ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mandalay: Encyclopedia Ii - Mandalay - History
Founded in 1857 by King Mindon, Mandalay was the last capital (1860–1885) of the last independent Burmese Kingdom before annexation by ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Stilgar: Encyclopedia Ii - Stilgar - Name
It was not until 10153 A.G. after a successful raid against a Harkonnen village that he acquired the name of Stilgar. Among the members o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pentecostalism: Encyclopedia Ii - Pentecostalism - Theology
Theologically, most Pentecostal denominations are aligned with Evangelicalism in that they emphasize the reliability of the Bible and the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pentecostalism: Encyclopedia Ii - Pentecostalism - History
The Pentecostal movement was also prominent in the Holiness movement who were the first to begin making numerous references to the term "...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pentecostalism: Encyclopedia Ii - Pentecostalism - Leaders
Pentecostalism - Precursors. John Alexander Dowie (1848-1907) Edward Irving Pentecostalism - Early history. Smith Wigglesworth Dav...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pentecostalism: Encyclopedia Ii - Pentecostalism - Pentecostal Denominations And Adherents
Christianity Today reported in an article titled World Growth at 19 Million a Year that according to historian Vinson Synan, dean of the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pentecostalism: Encyclopedia Ii - Pentecostalism - Theology
Theologically, most Pentecostal denominations are aligned with Evangelicalism in that they emphasize the reliability of the Bible and the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pentecostalism: Encyclopedia Ii - Pentecostalism - Leaders
Pentecostalism - Precursors. John Alexander Dowie (1848-1907) Edward Irving Pentecostalism - Early history. Smith Wigglesworth Dav...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pope: Encyclopedia Ii - Pope - Death, Abdication, And Election
Pope - Death. The current regulations regarding a papal interregnum — i.e., a sede vacante ("vacant seat") — were promulgated by Jo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pope: Encyclopedia Ii - Pope - Other Popes
An antipope is a person who claims the Pontificate without being canonically and properly elected to it. The existence of an antipope is ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pope: Encyclopedia Ii - Pope - Political Role
Though the progressive Christianisation of the Roman Empire in the fourth century did not confer upon bishops civil authority within the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pope: Encyclopedia Ii - Pope - Death Abdication And Election
Pope - Death. The current regulations regarding a papal interregnum — i.e., a sede vacante ("vacant seat") — were promulgated by Jo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pope: Encyclopedia Ii - Pope - Objections To The Papacy
The pope's position as Supreme Pontiff of the Universal Church is dogmatic and therefore not open to debate or dispute within the Catholi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pope: Encyclopedia Ii - Pope - Office And Nature
In canon law, the Catholic Pope is referred to as the Roman Pontiff (Pontifex Romanus). He is styled "Your Holiness" (Sanctitas Vestra) a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pope: Encyclopedia Ii - Pope - Regalia And Insignia
Main article: Papal regalia and insignia. The "triregnum" also called the "tiara" or "triple crown"; recent popes have not, however, wor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pope: Encyclopedia Ii - Pope - Status And Authority
The status and authority of the pope in the Catholic Church was dogmatically defined by the First Vatican Council in its Dogmatic Constit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rainbow Gathering: Encyclopedia Ii - Rainbow Gathering - History
The first Gathering occurred in San Francisco in 1969, it took until 1972 to gain full recognition as a Rainbow Gathering Rainbow Gather...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Parapsychology: Encyclopedia Ii - Parapsychology - Types Of Parapsychology
The phenomena in question fall into two broad groups. Extra-sensory perception (ESP) is also known as anomalous cognition, and includes t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Parapsychology: Encyclopedia Ii - Parapsychology - Status Of The Field
The standing of the field of parapsychology has always been controversial within the scientific community. As its name indicates, parapsy...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Parapsychology: Encyclopedia Ii - Parapsychology - How Science Views The Field
In the scientific disciplines there is a belief that all claims should be treated with scientific skepticism. Mainstream science believes...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Parapsychology: Encyclopedia Ii - Parapsychology - Interpretation Of The Evidence
Many scientists hold that the entire body of evidence to date is of poor quality and not properly controlled; in their view, the entire f...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Parapsychology: Encyclopedia Ii - Parapsychology - Responses From Parapsychologists To Criticisms
The opinion of parapsychologists regarding the overall evaluation of the body of evidence to date is divided. As noted above, some paraps...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Parapsychology: Encyclopedia Ii - Parapsychology - Other Objections To Parapsychology
There are a variety of other objections to parapsychology as well. Psi Phenomena as a Violation of the Laws of Physics or Nature Some ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Prophecy: Encyclopedia Ii - Prophecy - Evidence Of Prophecy
Prophecy always involves some kind of communication with the future or with different realms of existence, which are usually not discerni...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Prophecy: Encyclopedia Ii - Prophecy - Folk Prophecy
Prophecy - Sortes virgilianae. In the Middle Ages, as the figure of the Latin poet Virgil developed into a kind of magus or wizard, man...   » Read the article