An Historical Dictionary of all Religions from the Creation of the World to this Present Time; Containing. I. A Display of all the Pagan Systems of Theology, their Origin, their Superstitious Customs, Ceremonies, and Doctrines. II. The Jewish, Christian, and Mohammedan Institutions, with the Ecclesiastical laws, and History Respecting each Denomination. III. The Rise and Progress of the Various Sects, Heresies, and Opinions, Which Have Sprung up in Different ages and Countries; with Account of the Founders and Propagators Thereof. IV. A Survey of the Several Objects of Adoration; Deities and Idols. Of Persons Dedicated to the Sacred Function; Priests and Religious Orders. Times, and Place of Divine Worship; Fasts, Festivals, Temples, Churches, and Mosques. V. Of Sacred Books and Writings, the Vestements of Religious Orders, and a Description of all the Utensils Employed in Divine Offices. VI. The Changes and Alterations, which Religion has undergone both in Ancient and Modern Times. Compiled for the Best Authorities.
London: T. Osborne and J. Shipton, 1756. Hardcover, Two volumes bound as one. Folio (14 3/4" x 9 1/2")., [xxvi], [iv], 606; xiv,563, [21] pp. Contemporary full brown calf, elaborately gilt tooled spine within raised bands, gilt stamped rules to margins of boards, gilt decorations to inner margins. Contemporary marbled..... More