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... Christian Spirit Baptism in the apostolic church . Under the in- fluence of the missionary Apostle St. Paul , the Christian rite was given an interpretation in the terms of the mys- tery religions , and the catechumen ( initiate ...
... Christian Spirit Baptism in the apostolic church . Under the in- fluence of the missionary Apostle St. Paul , the Christian rite was given an interpretation in the terms of the mys- tery religions , and the catechumen ( initiate ...
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... Christian I as king . With Christian I began the revival of the coronation charter for Danish kings , which now included a guaran- tee for the national council's participation in foreign poli- cy , legislation , taxation , and justice ...
... Christian I as king . With Christian I began the revival of the coronation charter for Danish kings , which now included a guaran- tee for the national council's participation in foreign poli- cy , legislation , taxation , and justice ...
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... Christian II , Trolle was impris- oned . After a defeat by the Swedes , Christian began nego- tiations and took six noblemen , among them Gustav Vasa , to Denmark as hostages . The Swedish treatment of Trolle brought a papal interdict ...
... Christian II , Trolle was impris- oned . After a defeat by the Swedes , Christian began nego- tiations and took six noblemen , among them Gustav Vasa , to Denmark as hostages . The Swedish treatment of Trolle brought a papal interdict ...
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