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Definition: EVANGELISTARY

Part of Speech Definition
Noun 1. A selection of passages from the Gospels, as a lesson in divine service.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Date "Evangelistary" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1828. (references)

Etymology:Evangelistary \E*van`gel*is"ta*ry\, noun. [from Late Latin expression evangelistarium.]. (references)

Specialty Definition: EVANGELISTARY

Domain Definition
Noah Webster [Noun] A selection of passages from the gospels, as a lesson in divine service. Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary.

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Common Expressions: EVANGELISTARY

Expressions Definition
Godescalc Evangelistary The Godescalc Evangelistary or Godescalc Gospel Lectionary is an illuminated gospel manuscript crafted by the Frankish scribe Godescalc circa 781 - 783 C.E. Commissioned by the Carolingian king Charlemagne and his wife Hildegard and produced in his court scriptorium at Aachen, the manuscript was intended to commemorate Charlemagne's march to Italy, his meeting with Pope Adrian I, and the baptism of his son Pepin. The crediting of the work to Godescalc and the details of Charlemagne's march are contained in the manuscript's dedication poem. (references)

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Topics by Level of Interest: EVANGELISTARY

Topics sorted by level of Interest Level (1=low, 600=high)     Topics sorted Alphabetically Level (1=low, 600=high)
Godescalc Evangelistary 5     Godescalc Evangelistary 5

Source: the editor, created by/for EVE to gauge likely levels of human interest in linguistically triggered topics (compiled across various sources, such as Wikipedia and specialty expression glosses).