Psychophysical Parallelism. Mind and body run on synchronized clocks started by God, but do not interact. Guelinex.

Ptolemy. c140. Alexandrian. First cartographer. Promoted Hipparchus’ geocentric theory of solar system. Copernicus. Columbus studied his Geography.

Puerto Rico. Taino. 1493 Columbus discovers. 1508 Spanish colony. 1898 US (Spanish American War). 1998 rejects statehood.

Rajatarangini. 1148. Historical chronicle of Kashmir India.

Rappites. 19C. Christian communities in Germany, US.

Reason, Cult of. 1793-5. French Revolution atheist anti-Catholic movement.

Reconquista. 11C-1492 Campaign of Christians to recapture Spain, Portugal from Moslems. 1118 Aragon. 1238 Valencia. 1492 Granada.

Renan, Ernest. 1823-92. French writer: Future of Science, Origins of Christianity. Life of Jesus 1863.

Restoration. 1660. English Monarchy reinstated following Protectorate. 1791 French Revolutionary Wars.

Resurrection. Key Christian belief that Jesus rose from dead.

Reuchlin, Johannes. 1455-1522. German. Christian. Created Hebrew grammar.

Ribalta, Francisco. 1565-1628. Spanish painter. Light/dark color contrast. Christ Embracing St Bernard.

Rio Salado, Battle. 1340. Major Christian victory in conquering Spain from Moslems.

Robespierre, Maximilien de. 1758-94. Jacobin extremist French revolutionary leader. Opposed Cult of Reason. Led Terror. Executed.

Roland de la Platière, Jean. 1734-93. Moderate French revolutionary leader. Fled Terror.

Rolland, Romain. 1866-1944. French writer Jean Christophe 1904-46.

Roman Catholic Church. 30-. Branch of Christianity recognizing Pope as successor to St Peter. East-West Schism. Eastern Orthodoxy. Protestantism.

Rosenkreuz, Christian. 15C. Legendary founder of Rosicrucian Society.

Rosicrucians. 17C- Society claiming ancient mystical knowledge. Rosenkreuz.

Rossetti, Christina. 1830-94. English religious poet. Prince’s Progress 1866.

Rousseau, Jean-Jacques. 1712-78. Swiss Enlightenment philosopher and writer. Began Romantic Movement. Stimulated French and American Revolutions. On Equality 1753. Social Contract 1762 influenced French Revolution (offended authorities), Confessions 1782. Man is prevented from being free only by society and cold science. Goodness and bounty of nature. Goodness of man. Advocates direct democracy at City-State level and dictatorship above. Sovereignty rests with people. General will aims at best for all.

Royal Hospital. 1685. Chelsea building by Wren.

Runge, Friedlieb. 1795-1867. German. Phenol from coal 1833. Carbolic acid 1834. Paper chromatography.

Sabbatarians. Christians for strict observance of sabbath by all. Blue Laws.

Sabellianism. 3C Christian heresy. Trinity is 3 manifestations of one Godhead.

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