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111Indian philosophy — Any of the numerous philosophical systems developed on the Indian subcontinent, including both orthodox (astika) systems, namely, the Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Samkhya, Yoga, Mimamsa, and Vedanta schools of philosophy, and unorthodox (nastika) systems …
112ancient Rome — ▪ ancient state, Europe, Africa, and Asia Introduction the state centred on the city of Rome. This article discusses the period from the founding of the city and the regal period, which began in 753 BC, through the events leading to the… …
113Brahminism — • Religion and social system which grew out of the polytheistic nature worship of the ancient Aryan conquerors of northern India Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Brahminism Brahminism …
114Hesychasm — • Hesychasts (hesychastes quietist) were people, nearly all monks, who defended the theory that it is possible by an elaborate system of asceticism, detachment from earthly cares, submission to an approved master, prayer, especially perfect… …
115Pelagius and Pelagianism — • Fifth century heresy which denied original sin as well as Christian grace. Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Pelagius and Pelagianism Pelagius and Pelagianism …
116Religious Life — • Overview and evangelical ideas on what makes up religious life Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Religious Life Religious Life …
117Rule 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 …
118Stylites — • Solitaries who, taking up their abode upon the tops of a pillar (stylos), chose to spend their days amid the restraints thus entailed and in the exercise of other forms of asceticism. This practice may be regarded as the climax of a tendency… …
119Order of Preachers — Order of Preachers † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Order of Preachers As the Order of the Friars Preachers is the principal part of the entire Order of St. Dominic, we shall include under this title the two other parts of the order: the… …
120St. Jerome — St. Jerome † Catholic Encyclopedia ► St. Jerome Born at Stridon, a town on the confines of Dalmatia and Pannonia, about the year 340 2; died at Bethlehem, 30 September, 420. He went to Rome, probably about 360, where he was… …
