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CRUCIFIX [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-08-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Christian Theology
- Collection Items (Museums and Heritage)
- Archaeology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- crucifix
1, record 1, English, crucifix
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A cross of variable size and liturgical usage which depicts Christ crucified. 2, record 1, English, - crucifix
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The earliest crucifixes (crosses containing a representation of Christ) depict Christ alive, with eyes open and arms extended, his Godhead manifest, even though he is pierced and dead in his manhood. 3, record 1, English, - crucifix
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Théologies chrétiennes
- Objets de collection (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
- Archéologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- crucifix
1, record 1, French, crucifix
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Croix sur laquelle Jésus-Christ est représenté crucifié, qu’il s’agisse d’un petit objet de piété, d’une sculpture monumentale ou d’une croix peinte. 2, record 1, French, - crucifix
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Teología cristiana
- Objetos de colección (Museos y Patrimonio)
- Arqueología
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- crucifijo
1, record 1, Spanish, crucifijo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El crucifijo, es decir, la cruz con Cristo crucificado, fue y sigue siendo algo característico de la Iglesia católica. 1, record 1, Spanish, - crucifijo
Record 2 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- crucifix
1, record 2, English, crucifix
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
crucifix: an item in the "Ceremonial Objects" class of the "Communication Objects" category. 2, record 2, English, - crucifix
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- crucifix
1, record 2, French, crucifix
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
crucifix : objet de la classe «Objets cérémoniels» de la catégorie «Objets de communication». 2, record 2, French, - crucifix
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-05-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- North West Field Force
1, record 3, English, North%20West%20Field%20Force
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Fire, in the name of the Father! Fire, in the name of the Son! Fire, in the name of the Holy Ghost! Louis Riel, armed with a crucifix, led his followers in the North-West Rebellion, which culminated with the Battle of Batoche from May 9-12, 1885. Fewer than 300 Métis and First Nations people led by Riel and Grabriel Dumont faced the 800-strong North West Field Force, commanded by Major-General Frederick Middleton. 1, record 3, English, - North%20West%20Field%20Force
Record 3, Key term(s)
- North-West Field Force
- North West Field Force
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Force de campagne du Nord-Ouest
1, record 3, French, Force%20de%20campagne%20du%20Nord%2DOuest
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«Feu, au nom du Père! Feu, au nom du Fils! Feu, au nom du Saint-Esprit!» C'est ainsi que Louis Riel, un crucifix à la main, entraîna ses compatriotes lors de la Rébellion du Nord-ouest, dont le point cumulatif fut la bataille de Batoche du 9 au 12 mai 1885. Sous la direction de Riel et de Grabriel Dumont, moins de 300 Métis et autochtones des Premières Nations firent face à 800 membres de la Force de campagne du Nord-Ouest sous la direction du major-général Frederick Middleton. 1, record 3, French, - Force%20de%20campagne%20du%20Nord%2DOuest
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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