Since 1967, the New Catholic Encyclopedia, cited by Library Journal as one of the
top 50 reference sources of the millennium, has been a standard in public, academic
and high school libraries worldwide. Prized for its scholarly presentation of persons
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This revised edition features contributions from hundreds of scholars from all over
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volumes to the first edition of the New Catholic Encyclopedia, this new edition also
features revised and new articles, bringing the entire encyclopedia up to date. Among
the 12,000 entries in the Encyclopedia are articles on theology, philosophy, history,
literary figures, saints, musicians and much more.

What impact did Catholicism have on Shakespeare? What role does music play in
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In addition to the hundreds of new signed articles on a wide variety of topics, this
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of photographs, maps and illustrations; and updated bibliographical citations. The
15th volume is a cumulative index to the entire encyclopedia.

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