Lectionary Calendar
Tuesday, May 14th, 2024
the Seventh Week after Easter
Attention!
Tired of seeing ads while studying? Now you can enjoy an "Ads Free" version of the site for as little as 10¢ a day and support a great cause!
Click here to learn more!

Bible Encyclopedias
Nine Worthies of the World

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Search for…
or
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z
Prev Entry
Nine Lections
Next Entry
Nine-Days Devotion
Resource Toolbox

(a) Heathens:

(1) Hector of Troy,

(2) Alexander the Great;

(3) Julius Caesar.

(b) Jews:

(1) Joshua;

(2) David;

(3) Judas Maccabaeus.

(c) Christians:

(1) King Arthur;

(2) Charlemagne;

(3) Godfrey of Bouillon.

Their arms are on duke Robert's tomb at Gloucestor.

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Nine Worthies of the World'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​n/nine-worthies-of-the-world.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
adsfree-icon
Ads FreeProfile