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History of Church
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Jewish Naturalization Act
In 1753 the parliament of Great Britain passed an act that allowed Jews to naturalize (or become citizens of Britain). This was opposed strongly by many as 'an abandonment of christianity.' The act was revoked in 1754 because of it's opposition -
France grants Jews civil liberties
Jewish Emancipation is where the Jewish people where given rights and entitlement to equality and citizenship in France. -
British and Foreign Bible Society
British and Foreign Bible Society founded to create the bible available to all people worldwide -
Mormons or Latterday Saints founded
The religious society of Mormons or Latterday Saints, founded by Joseph Smith and his friends at Fayette, NY -
Bernadette Soubirious receives vision
1858 CE The Blessed Virgin Mary reputed to have appeared to Bernadette Soubirous (1844-1879) at Lourdes, France (G) -
First Jewish Member of Parliament
Lionel de Rothschild becomes first Jewish member of British Parliament (G) -
Russian Church
Russian Orthodox Church establishes monastery in Jerusalem -
Jehovah's Witnesses
Jehovah's Witnesses founded -
Church and State
Church and State separated in France -
Balfour declaration
Balfour Declaration - collapse of Ottoman rule opened way for Zionists to work toward establishing a homeland. By this declaration Britian endorsed establishment of a Jewish homeland in Palestine. -
British Jerusalem
British capture Jerusalem from Turks and from 1921 to 1947 Jerusalem is ruled under British Mandate.