Woodwharf — .On the Thames, in Castle Baynard Ward. Earliest mention: St. Benedict del Wodewharf, 29 Ed. I. (Anc. Deeds, A. 1656). Later references : Tenement called le Brewhous with the Wodehawe and the alley towards the Thames, 4 Rich. II. (H. MSS … Dictionary of London
Iconoclasm — • The name of the heresy that in the eighth and ninth centuries disturbed the peace of the Eastern Church, caused the last of the many breaches with Rome that prepared the way for the schism of Photius, and was echoed on a smaller scale in the… … Catholic encyclopedia
Temple Church — This article is about Temple Church in London. For other uses, see Temple Church (disambiguation). Temple Church The Temple Church in 1892, by Herbert Railton Country England Denomination Church of England The Temple Church is … Wikipedia
Germany — /jerr meuh nee/, n. a republic in central Europe: after World War II divided into four zones, British, French, U.S., and Soviet, and in 1949 into East Germany and West Germany; East and West Germany were reunited in 1990. 84,068,216; 137,852 sq.… … Universalium
Christianity — /kris chee an i tee/, n., pl. Christianities. 1. the Christian religion, including the Catholic, Protestant, and Eastern Orthodox churches. 2. Christian beliefs or practices; Christian quality or character: Christianity mixed with pagan elements; … Universalium
Europe, history of — Introduction history of European peoples and cultures from prehistoric times to the present. Europe is a more ambiguous term than most geographic expressions. Its etymology is doubtful, as is the physical extent of the area it designates.… … Universalium
Christianity in the 20th century — Part of a series on Christianity … Wikipedia