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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Title: 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 ...
Author: Turner, William, 1653-1701.
Publication: London :: Printed for John Dunton ... and are to be sold by Edm. Richardson ...,; 1695.
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Modern Heathen.

Among the Modern Heathens, though it be dif∣ficult to give a particular Account, because of their multitude and variety; yet it is easie to con∣clude, That their Assemblies are made up of their respective Priests, and Officers, and People.

In Mexico, and Peru, are Priests, Officers, Boys and Virgins, trained up for the Service of the Tem∣ple, and living upon the Revenues of the Temple, and these in some places many in number, toge∣ther with the common People. Purchas out of Acosta, &c.

Amongst these, some are under Instruction, some Penitents, some Confessors, (Men and Women Confessors) &c. Idem.