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Word: gladius (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1959-1959
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...anger the powerful Lorenzo, Savonarola replied grimly: "Though I am here a stranger and he the highest citizen, yet I shall remain and he shall depart." In 1492 Lorenzo was dead. Echoing in the ears of the impressed Florentines was the preacher's reiterated warning: "Ecce gladius Domini super terram, cito et velociter [Behold the sword of the Lord, swift and sure, over the earth...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Books: The Sword of God | 8/17/1959 | See Source »

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