The history of all religions in the world, from the creation down to this present time in two parts : the first containing their theory, and the other relating to their practices ... : to which is added, a table of heresies : as also a geographical map, shewing in what countrey each religion is practised ... / by William Turner ...

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The history of all religions in the world, from the creation down to this present time in two parts : the first containing their theory, and the other relating to their practices ... : to which is added, a table of heresies : as also a geographical map, shewing in what countrey each religion is practised ... / by William Turner ...
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Turner, William, 1653-1701.
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London :: Printed for John Dunton ... and are to be sold by Edm. Richardson ...,
1695.
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Religion -- History.
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"The history of all religions in the world, from the creation down to this present time in two parts : the first containing their theory, and the other relating to their practices ... : to which is added, a table of heresies : as also a geographical map, shewing in what countrey each religion is practised ... / by William Turner ..." In the digital collection Early English Books Online 2. https://name.umdl.umich.edu/A71161.0001.001. University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed May 2, 2025.

Pages

Page [unnumbered]

An INDEX.

Note, That under Each of the following Heads is inserted (in distinct Paragraphs) the TENENTS of every Religion.

PART I.
  • 1. OBject of Divine Worship Page 1
  • 2. Places of Divine Worship Page 6
  • 3. Respect to the places Page 12
  • 4. Dedication of the places Page 16
  • 5. Priests and Church-Officers Page 19
  • 6. Qualiflcation of Ch. Officers Page 29
  • 7. Ordination of Ch. Officers Page 33
  • 8. Sacred Vestments Page 37
  • 9. Holiness of Church-Officers Page 42
  • 10. Maintenance and Privileges of Ch. Officers Page 47
  • 11. Persons making up the body of the Assembly Page 52
  • 12. Times of publick Worship Page 56 to 100
    • 1. Weekly or Monthly.
    • 2. Ʋncertain and unfix'd, contingent.
    • 3. Annual (or Yearly.)
      • 1. In March,
      • 2. In April,
      • 3. In May,
      • 4. In June,
      • 5. In July,
      • 6. In August,
      • 7. In September,
      • 8. In October.
      • 9. In November,
      • 10. In December,
      • 11. In January,
      • 12. In February.
    • 4. More than Annual.
  • 13. Peoples Reverence in Divine Service Page 100
  • 14. Rule of Worship Page 103
  • 15. Parts and Order of Divine Worship in general Page 111 to 131
    • 1. Secret and Private.
    • 2. Publick.
  • 16. Particular parts of Divine Worship Page 131
    • 1. Prayer Page 131
    • 2. Praises, Psalms, &c. Page 136
    • 3. Sacrifices Page 141
    • 4. Washings, Purifications Page 146

Page [unnumbered]

  • ...
    • 5. Teaching, Instruction Page 150
    • 6. Sacraments, Vows Page 154
    • 7. Fasting, Mortification Page 163
    • 8. Feasting page 168
  • 17. Church-Discipline, Excommunication Page 171
  • 18. Marriage, Divorce Page 176
  • 19. Funerals Page 181
  • 20. Courts Ecclesiastical Page 187
  • 21. Sects and Schisms Page 192 to 196
    • 1. In general.
    • 2. In particular.
  • 22. Jewish,
    • 1. Sadduces Page 196
    • 2. Pharisees Page 199
    • 3. Samaritans Page 203
  • 23. Christian,
    • 1. Eastern.
      • Greeks Page 207
      • Muscovites Page 210, 225
      • Melchites, &c. Page 243
    • 2. Western.
      • Papists Page 254
      • Protestants, &c. Page 273
  • 24. Mahometan.
    • 1. Turks, &c. Page 205
    • 2. Persians Page 206
  • 25. Heathen.
    • 1. Pythagoreans Page 303
    • 2. Platonicks Page 304
    • 3. Peripateticks Page 305
    • 4. Cynicks Page 306
    • 5. Stoicks. Page 307
    • 6. Epicureans Page 308
PART II.
  • Note, That under Each of the following Heads is inserted (in distinct Paragraphs) the PRACTICES of Every Religion.
  • KNowledg of God Page 309
  • Love of God Page 313
  • Affiance in God Page 315

Page [unnumbered]

  • Obedience to his Laws Page 317
  • Love and Reverence to his Name, Word, &c. Page 319
  • Praying unto God Page 328
  • Praising of him, Psalms, &c. Page 334
  • Fear of God alone Page 341
  • Heavenly mindedness Page 343
  • Frequency and Diligence at Church Page 346
  • Catechising Page 351
  • Frequency and Devotion at Sacraments Page 356
  • Confession, Mortification, Absolution Page 366
  • Zeal Page 370
  • Moderation Page 373
  • Purity, Sincerity Page 377
  • Perseverance Page 380
  • Observation of the Sabbath Page 383
  • Discipline Page 387
  • Self-Denial Page 389
  • Justice, Honesty Page 393
  • Love to the Brethren Page 397
  • Love to Enemies Page 402
  • Love to the Souls of others Page 406
  • Care of their bodies, Hospitals Page 408
  • Ʋnity and Peaceableness Page 415
  • Obedience to Civil Governors Page 419
  • Good Parents Page 422
  • Good Children Page 427
  • Good Husbands Page 432
  • Good Wives Page 434
  • Good Masters Page 439
  • Good Servants Page 440
  • Good Ministers, Pastors Page 443
  • Good Parishioners, People Page 447
  • Laboriousness Page 450
  • Humility Page 459
  • Contempt of Wealth Page 458
  • Government of the Tongue Page 461
  • Sobriety of Apparel Page 464
  • Temperance in meats Page 468
  • Temperance in Drink Page 472
  • Chastity Page 475
  • Patience in suffering Page 488

Page [unnumbered]

  • Domestick Worship Page 492
  • Toleration of all Religions Page 497
  • Last words of dying men Page 500
  • Occasions of Conversion Page 504
  • Miraculous Testim. to Christianity Page 508
  • Ceremonies in Greeting Page 512
  • Fidelity in Trusts Page 516
  • Marriage and Divorce Page 519
  • Frugality Page 529
  • Dancing Page 533
  • Games Page 537
  • Saints Page 541
  • Pilgrimage Page 552
  • Angels Page 554
  • Atheism, Irreligion Page 557
  • Superstition Page 559
  • Monks, Monasteries Page 567
  • Colleges, Schools Page 571
  • Premonitions of Death Page 575
  • Charms, Spells Page 579
  • Apparitions, Obsessions Page 581
  • Oracles, Divination, &c. Page 585
  • Rewards and Punishments future Page 590
  • In what Countries each Religion is practised Page 604
  • Mother Tongues of Europe Page 608
  • Graces at meat Page 610
  • Forms of Excommunication Page 615
  • Creeds Page 621
  • Commands Page 631
  • Burials Page 656
  • An Appendix containing a Table of Errours, Here∣sies, &c. Page 655
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