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 ...

Modern Christians.

By way of Appendix.

Cardinal Borromeus saith, when he was a young Man at the University, he and his Companions prevailed with one of their Professors, a grave and prudent young Man, to go with them to a Ball; who having observed,—&c, told them, It was an invention of the Devil to destroy Souls. Author of the Educ. of young Gentlemen.

Nothing doth more dissipate the Spirits than the ravishing harmony, dancing and charms of Ladies. M. de Rhodez.

Dancing and Cards are conniv'd at in Strangers, not permitted to the Citizens of Geneva them∣selves. Anonym.

The Abissines in their Festival Solemnities use Musick and Dancing, and some of the Latin Church celebrate Corpus Christi-day with a Harp and Dancing. See concerning the Feasts of the Greek Church in the former part of this Book.