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	Phinehas Phinehas or Phinees , in the Bible. 1 Grandson of Aaron. His prompt punishment of two flagrant sinners made his name a symbol of holy, zealous indignation. 2 One of Eli's sacrilegious sons: see Hophni .... Read more
	Arthur Christopher Benson Arthur Christopher Benson 1862-1925, English author; eldest son of Archbishop Benson . He was master at Eton (1885-1903) and at Magdalene College, Cambridge (1915-25). His works include poetry; novels; essays, notably From a College Window (1902); critical studies; and biographies of his father... Read more
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	Christopher Smart Christopher Smart 1722-71, English poet. A graduate of Cambridge, he lived in London writing poems, editing a humorous magazine, and producing plays. His one great poem, Song to David (1763), an inspirational piece containing superb imagery, was written while he was confined in an asylum for a... Read more
	Henri Christophe Henri Christophe , 1767-1820, Haitian revolutionary leader. A freed black slave, he aided Toussaint L'Ouverture in the liberation of Haiti and was army chief under Dessalines . When the latter declared himself emperor, Christophe took part (1806) in a successful plot against his life and was... Read more
	Christopher Wood Wood, Christopher (1901–1930). British painter, mainly of landscapes, harbour scenes, and figure compositions. He was born at Knowsley, near Liverpool, and briefly studied architecture at Liverpool University. In 1921 he studied at the Académie Julian in Paris and subsequently travelled... Read more
	prodigal son prodigal son in the New Testament, parable of Jesus about heaven and the sinner who repents. A young man leaves home and becomes a wastrel; repentant, he returns to be received with joyful welcome.... Read more
	Saint Calixtus I Saint Calixtus I , c.160-c.222, pope (217-222), a Roman; successor of St. Zephyrinus. As archdeacon to Zephyrinus he established the famous Calixtus Cemetery, where all the popes of the 3d cent. except Calixtus himself are buried. His election to the papacy was opposed by Hippolytus (later... Read more
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	Christopher Columbus Langdell Christopher Columbus Langdell Christopher Columbus Langdell (1826-1906) altered the way that students of the law were educated with his development of the case law method and the treatment of law as a science. His practices were considered controversial at the time of introduction, but eventually... Read more