Bohemian Brethren (A religious sect formed from the Hussites)

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• Hussite — The Hussites (Czech: Husité, or Kališníci; Men of the Chalice) were a Christian movement following the teachings of Czech reformer Jan Hus (c. 1369–1415), who became one of the forerunners of the Protestant Reformation. This predominantly… …   Wikipedia

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• Czech Literature — • The evolution of Czech literature dates back to 863, when Moravia and Bohemia, through the efforts of Sts. Cyril and Methodius, the apostles of these two countries, were converted to Christianity and thus became participants in the great work… …   Catholic encyclopedia

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