shortened form of 'Hananiah' which means "Yahweh is gracious."  Brother of Nehemiah.  Some believe this is the same Hananiah mentioned in the Elephantine papyri (dated back to Nehemiah's time) that was head of the Jewish affairs in Jerusalem.  It is also believed he succeeded Nehemiah c.427 BC.

One who adheres to Calvinism.

The word Lectionary comes from the Latin lectio, which means "a reading". Dating back to the 4th century, Christians and churches have used lectionaries of Biblical readings. They have been useful for both corporate Christian worship and personal devotion.

Lectionaries offer a number of benefits. A well-scheduled Lectionary system (such as the Revised Common Lectionary) ensures that over time the entire Bible is read. A Lectionary is also geared to the rhythm of the church year, all...