(the) Christian era

(the) Christian era
the period of history that dates from the time that Jesus Christ is believed to have been born
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  • Land-Tenure in the Christian Era — • The way in which land has been held or owned during the nineteen hundred years which have seen in Europe the rise and establishment of the Church is a matter for historical inquiry. Strictly speaking, the way in which such ownership or tenure… …   Catholic encyclopedia

  • Christian era — Christian Chris tian, a. 1. Pertaining to Christ or his religion; as, Christian people. [1913 Webster] 3. Pertaining to the church; ecclesiastical; as, a Christian court. Blackstone. [1913 Webster] 4. Characteristic of Christian people;… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Christian Era Broadcasting Service — Type Broadcast television and radio network Country Philippines …   Wikipedia

  • Christian Era — The era in use in all Christian countries, which was intended to commence with the birth of Christ. The era as now established was first used by Dionysius Exiguus (died about 540), who placed the birth of Christ on the 25th of December in the… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Christian Era — the period since the assumed year of Jesus birth. [1650 60] * * * …   Universalium

  • Delphic Games of the modern era — The Delphic Games of the modern era involve presentations, exhibitions, competitions and other activities in six different fields of art [1]. These games unite people of all nations and cultures through their fascination for the arts and have… …   Wikipedia

  • Persecution of Pagans by the Christian Roman Empire — The persecution of pagans by the Christian Roman Empire began late in the reign of Constantine the Great, when he ordered the pillaging and the tearing down of some temples.[1][2][3] The first anti Pagan laws by the Christian state started with… …   Wikipedia

  • Christian Era — noun The current date era beginning approximately 1<! no year 0 years ago in the Gregorian calendar, based on the assumed birth of Jesus Christ; Christian equivalent of Common Era, based on anno Domini …   Wiktionary

  • Christian era — noun Date: 1657 the period dating from the birth of Christ …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • Christian theology — The Prophetess Anna, Rembrandt, 1631 See also: History of Christian theology and Outline of Christian theology Christian doctrine redirects here. For the United States Court case known by that name, see G.L. Christian and associates v. US.… …   Wikipedia

  • Music history of the United States during the colonial era — History of the United States Military Postal Diplomatic Expansionist Religious Industrial Feminist Music …   Wikipedia

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