Ancient religions, animism, and ritual

The strange and prodigious religions, customs, and manners, of sundry nations

Containing, I. Their ridiculous rites and ceremonies in the worship of their several deities. II. The various changes of the Jewish religion, and the state it is now in; with the final destruction of Jerusalem under Titus. III. The rise and growth of Mahometanism, with the life of that great imposter. IV. The schisms and heresies in the Christian church; being an account of those grand hereticks the Adamites, Muggletonians, &c. All intermingled with pleasant relations of the fantastical rites both of the ancients and moderns in the celebration of their marriages, and solemnization of their funerals, &c. Faithfully collected from ancient and modern authors; and adorned with divers pictures of several remarkable passages therein. The second edition. By R.D. Licensed and entred according to order

by R. B

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17th century
Language: English

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Traditions: Ancient religions, animism, and ritual

Subjects: Early works to 1800, History, Rites and ceremonies, Islam, Jews, Religions, Indians, Sects

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Ancient religions, animism, and ritual
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Edition	Date	Publisher	Language	ISBN	Access	Links
Open Library record	1688	Printed and sold by Hen. Rodes...	English	—	Public	Open Library (opens in a new tab)
Containing, I. Their ridiculous rites and ceremonies in the worship of their several deities. II. The various changes of the Jewish religion, and the state it is now in; with the final destruction of Jerusalem under Titus. III. The rise and growth of Mahometanism, with the life of that great imposter. IV. The schisms and heresies in the Christian church; being an account of those grand hereticks the Adamites, Muggletonians, &c. All intermingled with pleasant relations of the fantastical rites both of the ancients and moderns in the celebration of their marriages, and solemnization of their funerals, &c. Faithfully collected from ancient and modern authors; and adorned with divers pictures of several remarkable passages therein. The second edition. By R.D. Licensed and entred according to order Open Library record	1688	printed for and sold by Hen. Rhodes next door to the Bear Tavern, near Bride-Lane in Fleetstreet	English	—	No ebook	Open Library (opens in a new tab)