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 ...

Jewish.

ABraham buried Sarah in a Cave, Gen. 23.

Saul was buried in a Grove, or under an Oak, 1 Cor. 10.

They used also burning of thir Dead, 1 Sam. 31.12. Amos 6.10.

Their common Epitaph is, Let his Soul be in the bundle of Life, with the Rest of the Just, Rosse,

They used to Mourn for the Dead, &c.

At present among the Jews in Barbary the way is thus;

1. A Jew being sick, a Rabbi is sent for, who,

• 1. Draws up an Envoy of his Estate.
• 2. Takes account of his Debts.
• 3. Provides for the Payment.
• 4. The remainder is disposed;
  • 1. In a double Dowry to the Wife, (to what was promised.)
  • 2. In Alms to Orphans.
  • 3. In Alms to Widows.
  • 4. In a Legacy to the Synagogue and Holy House, (i. e.) the Temple expected at the coming of the Messiah.

2. When like to Die, he confesseth his Faith, and in the short Oration is recommended to mercy.

3. Is Buried within the Natural day after de∣parture, the Corps being washed, and if rich, in Rose-water, Orange-flowers, &c. put in a clean shirt, drawers, and a strip of Linnen, and after all, in a very white sheet and Cossin.

4. The Relations stir not abread for seven days after interrment.

5. The Corps is carried by four persons to the place of Burial.

6. At the Grave some certain parcels of Divine Service are said, Dr. Addison.

See more in the Second Book.

Mr. Rosse relates other usages, as covering the face, tearing a piece of thier Garments.

Bowing the Thumb.

Stretching out the other Fingers.

Casting a shell after the Corps.

Casting grass over their Heads.

Changing their Seat 7 times in the Synagogue.

Going bare-foot 7 days.

Burning Candles 7 days, &c.