The Encyclopaedia Britannica: A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and General Literature, 1. köideLittle, Brown, 1902 |
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... church , is reason to think that this is below the true proportion . and seven out of eight of the inhabitants are Christian . The Christian Church to - day can , it is believed , claim one- ( ii . ) The measure of Christian progress ...
... church , is reason to think that this is below the true proportion . and seven out of eight of the inhabitants are Christian . The Christian Church to - day can , it is believed , claim one- ( ii . ) The measure of Christian progress ...
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... Church of America . During the 19th century it has added 73 new bishoprics , and 52 of these belong to the latter half of it . The two churches added to their organization 165 new sees in the same century , and no fewer than 73 of these ...
... Church of America . During the 19th century it has added 73 new bishoprics , and 52 of these belong to the latter half of it . The two churches added to their organization 165 new sees in the same century , and no fewer than 73 of these ...
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... Church in 1897 directed attention to it , and issued a report which showed how largely both the idea and practice of arbitration had become familiar to the civilized world . The changed conditions of modern life present , no doubt , new ...
... Church in 1897 directed attention to it , and issued a report which showed how largely both the idea and practice of arbitration had become familiar to the civilized world . The changed conditions of modern life present , no doubt , new ...
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... Church led the way in this great reform . The agitation against the custom was begun by Carey , the missionary , in 1801. The extent of the benefit of the change may be judged when it is remembered that there are ( 1895 ) upwards of 22 ...
... Church led the way in this great reform . The agitation against the custom was begun by Carey , the missionary , in 1801. The extent of the benefit of the change may be judged when it is remembered that there are ( 1895 ) upwards of 22 ...
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... Church and the United Presbyterian Church - is perhaps the most remarkable example of successful negotiation . Other negotiations are in process , and in Scotland devout men are working for a better understanding between the Church of ...
... Church and the United Presbyterian Church - is perhaps the most remarkable example of successful negotiation . Other negotiations are in process , and in Scotland devout men are working for a better understanding between the Church of ...
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