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Encyclopedia - Iram Of The Pillars: Encyclopedia - Iram Of The Pillars
Iram of the Pillars (إرَم ذات العماد, Iram dhāt al-`imād), also called Ubar or Wabar or the City of a Thousand Pillars, is...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Iram Of The Pillars: Encyclopedia Ii - Iram Of The Pillars - Re-discovery Of Ubar/iram
Recent discoveries have brought Iram out of the realm of myth into history. The first came when tablets found in the archives of Ebla wer...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Elyon: Encyclopedia - Elyon
Adonis | Anat | Asherah | Astarte | Ba'al | Berith | Dagon | El | Elyon | Elohim | Hadad | Mot | Salem | Shaddai | Yaw Adonai | El | Eloh...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vine Of Sodom: Encyclopedia - Vine Of Sodom
This entry incorporates text from the public domain Easton's Bible Dictionary, originally published in 1897. Vine of Sodom - referred to ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chedorlaomer: Encyclopedia - Chedorlaomer
Chedorlaomer - In the Torah. Chedorlaomer is the name given to a king of Elam (Genesis xiv. 1), who made conquests as far west as Canaa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dead Sea: Encyclopedia - Dead Sea
The Dead Sea (Arabic البحر الميت, Hebrew ים המלח) is the lowest exposed point on the Earth's surface. It is on the border...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Biblical Archaeology: Encyclopedia - Biblical Archaeology
Biblical archaeology involves the recovery and scientific investigation of the material remains of past cultures that can illuminate the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bab Edh-dhra: Encyclopedia - Bab Edh-dhra
Bab edh-Dhra (bāb al-dhrā' ) is the site of an Early Bronze Age city, located near the Dead Sea, in Wadi Araba, forwarded as a candidat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Angel: Encyclopedia - Angel
An angel is an ethereal being found in many religions, whose duties are to assist and serve God or the gods. Angel - Etymology. The Engl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anti-gay Slogan: Encyclopedia - Anti-gay Slogan
Anti-gay slogans are catchphrases or slogans which express opposition to homosexuality in ways which gay rights activists consider to be ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Whore Of Babylon: Encyclopedia - Whore Of Babylon
The Whore of Babylon or Babylon the Great is one of several Christian and Rastafarian allegorical figures of supreme evil, who is mention...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Amraphel: Encyclopedia - Amraphel
In the Tanakh or Old Testament, Amraphel was a king of Shinar (Babylonia, broadly speaking) in Genesis xiv.1 and 9, who invaded the west ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Agent Orange: Encyclopedia - Agent Orange
Agent Orange is the code name for a powerful herbicide and defoliant used by the U.S. military in its Herbicidal Warfare program during t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Abraham: Encyclopedia - Abraham
Abraham (אַבְרָהָם "Father/Leader of many", (circa 1700 BCE) Standard Hebrew Avraham, Tiberian Hebrew ʾAḇrāhām; Arabic اب...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sodom And Gomorrah: Encyclopedia - Sodom And Gomorrah
In Genesis 18, God informs Abraham that he plans to destroy the city of Sodom because of its gross immorality. Abraham pleads with God no...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wounds Band: Encyclopedia - Wounds Band
Wounds is a band, formed 1997 with other name and line-up in Harjavalta, Finland. In December 1998 Soldehed, Ovaskainen Walkama took new ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vale Of Siddim: Encyclopedia - Vale Of Siddim
This entry incorporates text from the public domain Easton's Bible Dictionary, originally published in 1897. Vale of Siddim - valley of t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Christopher Marlowe: Encyclopedia - Christopher Marlowe
Christopher ("Kit") Marlowe (baptised 26 February 1564 – 30 May 1593) was an English dramatist, poet, and translator of the Elizabethan...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Genesis: Encyclopedia - Genesis
Genesis (Greek: Γένεσις, having the meanings of "birth", "creation", "cause", "beginning", "source" and "origin"), also called The...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jahwist: Encyclopedia - Jahwist
The Jahwist, also referred to as the Jehovist, Yahwist, or simply as J, is one of the sources of the Torah postulated by the documentary ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Melchizedek: Encyclopedia - Melchizedek
This article is about the biblical figure. Alternatively, you may be looking for the article on Melchisédech Thévenot (ca. 1620-1692) M...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vampire Fiction: Encyclopedia - Vampire Fiction
Vampire fiction covers the spectrum of literary work concerned principally with the subject of vampires. The best known work in this genr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dead Sea: Encyclopedia Ii - Dead Sea - Natural History
The Dead Sea is located in the Dead Sea Rift, that is part of a long fissure in the Earth's surface called the Great Rift Valley. The 600...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Guy Final Fight: Encyclopedia Ii - Guy Final Fight - Story
In the original Final Fight, Guy teams up with his training partner, Cody and the Mayor of Metro City, Mike Haggar, to save Jessica (Cody...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kreator: Encyclopedia Ii - Kreator - Members
Kreator - Current members. Miland 'Mille' Petrozza - Guitars, vocals Jürgen 'Ventor' Reil - Drums Christian 'Speesy' Giesler - Bass S...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Richard I Of England: Encyclopedia Ii - Richard I Of England - Early Life
The third of King Henry II's legitimate sons, Richard was never expected to ascend to the throne. He was, however, the favourite son of h...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Heliand: Encyclopedia Ii - Heliand - Detailed Commentary
The 9th century poem on the Gospel history, to which its first editor, J. A. Schmeller, gave the appropriate name of Heliand (the word us...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ethics In The Bible: Encyclopedia Ii - Ethics In The Bible - Ethical Issues
Ethics in the Bible - The Divine command theory of ethics. One familiar answer to the question of "Why is x morally right" (or wrong) i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Final Fight: Encyclopedia Ii - Final Fight - Alternate Versions
Capcom has produced various home versions of the original Final Fight thorough the years, with each version offering different changes an...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sodom And Gomorrah: Encyclopedia Ii - Sodom And Gomorrah - Jewish Views
Classical Jewish texts do not specifically indicate that God destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah because inhabitants were homosexual. Rather, th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Karel Čapek: Encyclopedia Ii - Karel Čapek - Life And Work
Karel Čapek wrote with intelligence and humor on a wide variety of subjects. His works are known not only for interesting and exact desc...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Whore Of Babylon: Encyclopedia Ii - Whore Of Babylon - Roman Catholicism As The Whore Of Babylon
Whore of Babylon - Protestant Reformation. Some pre-Reformation writers and most of the Reformers themselves, from Martin Luther (who w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Thrash Metal: Encyclopedia Ii - Thrash Metal - Beginnings
1981 is seen by some fans as a critical year, though others cite earlier influences on the genre: The first riff of Black Sabbath's "Symp...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anti-gay Slogan: Encyclopedia Ii - Anti-gay Slogan - Themes
The stock phrases used against same-sex love have changed little over the centuries. They are one of the main vehicles for the propagatio...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vampire Fiction: Encyclopedia Ii - Vampire Fiction - Films And Television
Vampires have been a film staple since the silent days. The Vampire (film) (1913, directed by Robert G. Vignola), also co-written by Vign...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Miss Marple: Encyclopedia Ii - Miss Marple - Personality
When we first meet Jane Marple she is very much the stereotypical spinster of the last century — blue-eyed and frail, wearing a black l...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Monsters Of Rock: Encyclopedia Ii - Monsters Of Rock - Monsters Of Rock At Castle Donington
Monsters of Rock - History. Attendance at the first festival in 1980 was 35,000, and this continued to grow until the 1988 show when 2 ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Apocalypse Now: Encyclopedia Ii - Apocalypse Now - Synopsis
U.S. Army Captain Benjamin L. Willard is stationed in Saigon; a seasoned veteran, he is deeply troubled and apparently no longer fit for ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Calais Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Calais Vermont - Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,529 people, 616 households, and 418 families residing in the town. The population density is 15.5/...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Pejorative Political Puns: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Pejorative Political Puns - American Political Figures
List of pejorative political puns - Dick Armey. Dick Army: suggests that the former House Majority Leader is an army of phalli rather ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jahwist: Encyclopedia Ii - Jahwist - Contrast With The Elohist
The Jahwist's story begins much earlier than the Elohist's, in fact, it begins at the beginning. Consequently, it introduces stories conc...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Final Fight: Encyclopedia Ii - Final Fight - Alternate Versions
Capcom has produced various home versions of the original Final Fight thorough the years, with each version offering different changes an...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Foundation Of Modern Sweden: Encyclopedia Ii - Foundation Of Modern Sweden - Gustav Vasa
Main article: Gustav Vasa Prehistoric Sweden Early History Kalmar Union Modern Sweden A New Great Power Swedish Empire "Age of Liberty"...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jebusite: Encyclopedia Ii - Jebusite - Ethnic Origin
The Bible is the only surviving source that uses the term Jebusite to describe the pre-Israelite inhabitants of Jerusalem. It identifies ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lech-lecha: Encyclopedia Ii - Lech-lecha - Summary
Lech-Lecha - Abram and Sarai. God directed Abram to leave his home. Abram obeyed, emigrating with his entire household and Lot, his bro...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Biblical Names: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Biblical Names - Z
List of Biblical names - People. Zaanannim, movings; a person asleep Zaavan, trembling Zabad, dowry; endowed Zabbai, flowing Zabbud Za...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sodium Chloride: Encyclopedia Ii - Sodium Chloride - Salt Throughout History
Salt's preservative ability was a foundation of civilization. It eliminated dependency on the seasonal availability of food and allowed t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hittites In The Bible: Encyclopedia Ii - Hittites In The Bible - Exodus And The Conquest Of Canaan
This period is conjectured to start sometime after 1800 BC and end sometime before 1000 BC. In this period (in which can be included the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Christopher Marlowe: Encyclopedia Ii - Christopher Marlowe - The Marlowe Legend
As with other writers of the period, such as Shakespeare, little is known about Marlowe. Most of the evidence is legal records and other ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Street Fighter Alpha: Encyclopedia Ii - Street Fighter Alpha - Series Progression
Each game in the Alpha series can be seen to be updating the storyline in the previous games. This combined with Capcom's decision to cha...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sodium Chloride: Encyclopedia Ii - Sodium Chloride - Salt Throughout History
Salt's preservative ability was a foundation of civilization. It eliminated dependency on the seasonal availability of food and allowed t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sodomy: Encyclopedia Ii - Sodomy - First Century Opinions
The epistle of Jude in the New Testament, however, echos the Genesis narrative and recalls mainly the sexually immoral aspects of Sodom's...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Agent Orange: Encyclopedia Ii - Agent Orange - Use In Vietnam
During the Vietnam War, the US instituted a massive herbicidal program that ran from 1961 through 1971. The aim of the program was two-fo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Christopher Marlowe: Encyclopedia Ii - Christopher Marlowe - The Marlowe Legend
As with other writers of the period, such as Shakespeare, little is known about Marlowe. Most of the evidence is legal records and other ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Similarities Between The Bible And The Qur'an: Encyclopedia Ii - Similarities Between The Bible And The Qur'an - List Of Events
There are several events that are present in both holy books in some form. The Biblical versions are concerned mainly with narrative and ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Testament Comic: Encyclopedia Ii - Testament Comic - Characters
There are two stories being told, one in the biblical historical past, the other in the near future. Biblical characters: Abraham, patri...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Abraham: Encyclopedia Ii - Abraham - Abraham In Judaism
The account of his life is found in the Book of Genesis, beginning in Chapter 11, at the close of a genealogy of the sons of Shem (which ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sodomy: Encyclopedia Ii - Sodomy - First Century Opinions
The epistle of Jude in the New Testament, however, echoes the Genesis narrative and recalls mainly the sexually immoral aspects of Sodom'...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Melchizedek: Encyclopedia Ii - Melchizedek - In Rabbinic Interpretation
In the Midrash, the Rabbis identified Melchizedek with Shem son of Noah. (E.g., B. Talmud Nedarim 32b; Genesis Rabbah 46:7; Genesis Rabba...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vital Remains: Encyclopedia Ii - Vital Remains - Members
Vital Remains - Current. Glen Benton - Vocals Ron Greene - Bass Tony Lazaro - Guitar Dave Suzuki - Drums, Guitar, Bass Tim Yeung - Dru...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sodium Chloride: Encyclopedia Ii - Sodium Chloride - Salt Throughout History
Salt's preservative ability was a foundation of civilization. It eliminated dependency on the seasonal availability of food and allowed t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Elyon: Encyclopedia Ii - Elyon - Biblical Use
Elyon - Mundane use. The term also has mundane uses, being applied to a basket in Genesis 40.17, a chamber in Ezekiel 42.5 and others. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Street Fighter Animated Series: Encyclopedia Ii - Street Fighter Animated Series - Series Info
As mentioned above, the series is a mix of the live action movie and Street Fighter II, the game that inspired it. As a result, the show ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Richard I Of England: Encyclopedia Ii - Richard I Of England - Richard On The Third Crusade
In April 1191, Richard stopped on the Byzantine island of Rhodes to avoid the stormy weather. It seems that Richard had previously met hi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Angel: Encyclopedia Ii - Angel - Angels In The Tanakh
The Biblical name for angel, מלאך ('malakh"), obtained the further signification of "angel" only through the addition of God's name, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chedorlaomer: Encyclopedia Ii - Chedorlaomer - Critical View
The name "Chedorlaomer" has long been the subject of controversy, that has increased, rather than diminished, since the discovery of nati...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Overkill Band: Encyclopedia Ii - Overkill Band - History
Overkill band - Early days. They were formed in New Jersey when a previous D.D. Verni/Rat Skates (real names: Carlos Verni and Lee Kund...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Thrash Metal: Encyclopedia Ii - Thrash Metal - Beginnings
1981 is seen by some fans as a critical year, though others cite earlier influences on the genre: The first riff of Black Sabbath's "Symp...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mighty Final Fight: Encyclopedia Ii - Mighty Final Fight - Playable Characters
The three main protagonists, in a cartoonish kawaii or chibi illustrations. Mighty Final Fight - Cody. Profile: A tough street fighter...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Moab: Encyclopedia Ii - Moab - History
Moab - Origins. The Moabites were likely pastoral nomads settling in the trans-Jordanian highlands. They may have been among the nomadi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Biblical Archaeology: Encyclopedia Ii - Biblical Archaeology - Milestones Prior To 1914
Biblical Archaeology began after publication by Edward Robinson (American professor of Biblical literature; 1794-1863) of his travels thr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anti-gay Slogan: Encyclopedia Ii - Anti-gay Slogan - Themes
The stock phrases used against same-sex love have changed little over the centuries. They are one of the main vehicles for the propagatio...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rolento Schugerg: Encyclopedia Ii - Rolento Schugerg - Story
He was a top member of the original Mad Gear gang. A Red Beret in the United States Army, Rolento went insane and joined Mad Gear. Mad Ge...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Genesis: Encyclopedia Ii - Genesis - Summary
Genesis - Creation. Main article: Creation (theology); Creation according to Genesis The creation narrative in genesis can be split i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Whore Of Babylon: Encyclopedia Ii - Whore Of Babylon - A Symbol Of Doom, Decadence And Oppression
The central principle seems to be that the term applies to the defacto superpower of the day, and is the typical perceptual characterizat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Richard I Of England: Encyclopedia Ii - Richard I Of England - Reign
Richard had forbidden any Jews to make an appearance at his coronation, but some Jewish leaders showed up anyway to present gifts for the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Richard I Of England: Encyclopedia Ii - Richard I Of England - Richard On The Third Crusade
In April 1191, Richard stopped on the Byzantine island of Rhodes to avoid the stormy weather. It seems that Richard had previously met hi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Richard I Of England: Encyclopedia Ii - Richard I Of England - Fictional Portrayals
Richard has appeared frequently in fictional works. Beyond his role in the Robin Hood legend, Richard appears in several works by Sir Wal...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Apocalypse Now: Encyclopedia Ii - Apocalypse Now - Background
Filmed in the Philippines (most notably the Pagsanjan River and Hidden Valley Springs), the film went far over budget and schedule: a typ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Richard I Of England: Encyclopedia Ii - Richard I Of England - Legacy
As Richard produced no heirs, he was succeeded by his brother John as king of England. However, his French territories initially rejected...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Richard I Of England: Encyclopedia Ii - Richard I Of England - Folklore
Over the years the figures of Robin Hood and Richard I have become closely linked. However, in the earliest Robin Hood ballads the only k...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Richard I Of England: Encyclopedia Ii - Richard I Of England - Later Years And Death
During his absence, John had come close to seizing the throne; Richard forgave him, and even named him as his heir in place of Arthur, wh...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Richard I Of England: Encyclopedia Ii - Richard I Of England - The Struggle For Sicily
In September 1190 both Richard and Philip arrived in Sicily. In 1189 King William II of Sicily had died. His heir was his aunt Constance,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Foundation Of Modern Sweden: Encyclopedia Ii - Foundation Of Modern Sweden - Eric Xiv
Main article: Eric XIV of Sweden Events were already occurring which ultimately compelled Sweden to depart from her neutrality and lay th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Richard I Of England: Encyclopedia Ii - Richard I Of England - Early Life
The third of King Henry II's legitimate sons, Richard was never expected to ascend to the throne. He was, however, the favourite son of h...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Richard I Of England: Encyclopedia Ii - Richard I Of England - Reign
Jews and women had been barred from his coronation (this was apparently a concession to the fact that his coronation was not merely one o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Richard I Of England: Encyclopedia Ii - Richard I Of England - The Struggle For Sicily
In September 1190 both Richard and Philip arrived in Sicily. In 1189 King William II of Sicily had died. His heir was his aunt Constance,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Richard I Of England: Encyclopedia Ii - Richard I Of England - Later Years And Death
During his absence, John had come close to seizing the throne; Richard forgave him, and even named him as his heir in place of Arthur, wh...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sodium Chloride: Encyclopedia Ii - Sodium Chloride - In Religion
There are thirty-two references to salt in the Bible, the most familiar probably being the story of Lot's wife, who was turned into a pil...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mighty Final Fight: Encyclopedia Ii - Mighty Final Fight - Gameplay
Much like the SNES version of Final Fight, the game does not offer any cooperative game modes and is strictly a single player affair. How...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Angel: Encyclopedia Ii - Angel - Other Religions
Angels are also a part of New Age beliefs. In Zoroastrianism, the Amesha Spentas have often been regarded as angels, but this is not stri...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Christopher Marlowe: Encyclopedia Ii - Christopher Marlowe - Literary Career
The brief Dido, Queen of Carthage seems to be Marlowe's first extant dramatic work, possibly written at Cambridge with Thomas Nashe. Marl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Christopher Marlowe: Encyclopedia Ii - Christopher Marlowe - Works
The dates of composition are approximate. Christopher Marlowe - Plays. Dido, Queen of Carthage (c.1583) (with Thomas Nashe) Tamburlain...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Richard I Of England: Encyclopedia Ii - Richard I Of England - Legacy
As Richard produced no heirs, he was succeeded by his brother John as king of England. However, his French territories initially rejected...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Richard I Of England: Encyclopedia Ii - Richard I Of England - Folklore
Over the years the figures of Robin Hood and Richard I have become closely linked. However, in the earliest Robin Hood ballads the only k...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Street Fighter Alpha: Encyclopedia Ii - Street Fighter Alpha - Games
There are three games in the series: Street Fighter Alpha: Warriors' Dreams (SFA) Street Fighter Alpha 2 (SFA2) Street Fighter Alpha 3 (...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Street Fighter Alpha: Encyclopedia Ii - Street Fighter Alpha - Development
After Super Street Fighter II Turbo, the main producers claim to have been at a loss as to what to do next, despite large demand for Stre...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Thrash Metal: Encyclopedia Ii - Thrash Metal - Key Artists
See also List of thrash metal bands. Often considered the four most important bands in this genre (especially in the US, and generally ca...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sodium Chloride: Encyclopedia Ii - Sodium Chloride - Production And Use
Nowadays, salt is produced by evaporation of seawater or brine from other sources, such as brine wells and salt lakes, and by mining rock...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sodium Chloride: Encyclopedia Ii - Sodium Chloride - In Religion
There are thirty-two references to salt in the Bible, the most familiar probably being the story of Lot's wife, who was turned into a pil...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Richard I Of England: Encyclopedia Ii - Richard I Of England - Fictional Portrayals
Richard has appeared frequently in fictional works. Beyond his role in the Robin Hood legend, Richard appears in several works by Sir Wal...   » Read the article