Category Archives: religion

Thomas Malory’s “Morte D’Arthur” Part II

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Regina Jeffers

Previously, I posted a detailed summary of Books 1 and 2 or Malory’s “Morte D’Arthur.” Today, I have chosen bits of the other books to discuss. Book XIII: This is the beginning of the Holy Grail legend. Arthur and his … Continue reading →

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What is a Perpetual Curacy?

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Regina Jeffers

According to The Law Dictionary, a perpetual curacy is  “the office of a curate in a parish where there is no spiritual rector or vicar, but where a clerk (curate) is appointed to officiate there by the impropriator. 2 Burn. … Continue reading →

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Consistory Courts and the Church of England

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Regina Jeffers

The consistory court is a type of ecclesiastical court, especially within the Church of England. They were established by a charter of King William I of England, and still exist today, although since about the middle of the 19th century … Continue reading →

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George William Finch-Hatton, 10th Earl of Winchilsea, Advocate for Protestant Principles

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

George William Finch-Hatton, 10th Earl of Winchilsea, 5th Earl of Nottingham (1791–1858) was an English politician known for duelling with Prime Minister Wellington. Hatton, born at Kirby Hall, Northamptonshire, on 19 May 1791, was grandson of Edward Finch-Hatton, and son … Continue reading →

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“Memento mori,” or “Remember to Die”

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

Memento mori (Latin ‘remember (that you have) to die’), or also memento mortis, “remember death”, is the Latin medieval designation of the theory and practice of the reflection on mortality, especially as a means of considering the vanity of earthly … Continue reading →

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The Bloody Assizes and the Demon Judge, George Jeffreys

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

The Bloody Assizes and the Demon Judge, George Jeffreys Historical Context With the death of Oliver Cromwell in 1658, the newly-elected Parliament “restored” Charles II to the throne of England. Charles II’s reign (1660-1685) was marked by political unrest. The … Continue reading →

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UK “Real” Estate: Wimborne Minster’s Grandeur

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

Wimborne Minster’s Grandeur Known locally as the Minster, Wimborne Minster is the parish church of Wimborne, Dorset, England. The Minster has existed for over 1300 years and is recognised for its unusual chained library (one of only four surviving chained … Continue reading →

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UK “Real” Estate: All Hallows-by-the-Tower

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

All Hallows-by-the-Tower, also previously dedicated to St. Mary the Virgin and sometimes known as All Hallows Barking, is an ancient Anglican church on Byward Street in the City of London, overlooking the Tower of London. The church and Tower Hill … Continue reading →

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Georgian Era Mystery~The Cock Lane Ghost: A Format for Religious Fervor

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

The Cock Lane ghost was a purported haunting that attracted mass public attention in 1762. The location was an apartment in Cock Lane, a short road adjacent to London’s Smithfield market and a few minutes’ walk from St Paul’s Cathedral. … Continue reading →

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UK Real Estate: Lacock Abbey, Wiltshire, Backdrop for Harry Potter, Pride and Prejudice, and Robin of Sherwood

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

Lacock Abbey in the village of Lacock, Wiltshire, England, was founded in the early 13th century by Ela, Countess of Salisbury, as a nunnery of the Augustinian order. History Lacock Abbey, dedicated to St Mary and St Bernard, was founded … Continue reading →

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