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The child's guide to the English tongue: or, a new spelling-book; containing short and easie directions for spelling, reading, Pointing, and Pronouncing of English. Also an Alphabetical Epitome of the most Remarkable Passages of the Historical Part of the Old-Testament; and a few words concerning the New Covenant, and the Author thereof; very Useful, and Delightful. With an Explanation of Offices and Sects of Men, mentioned in the Holy Scripture. An Abstract of the Lives of the Apostles. Tables of Weights, Measures, and Money us'd among the Jews; and other Things necessary to be known. Collected and compiled for the benefit of youth, by a school-master in the town of Nottingham.
Thompson, William, Quaker.Date: 1711- Books
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Hindu castes and sects : an exposition of the origin of the Hindu caste system and the bearing of the sects towards each other and towards other religious systems / Jogendra Nath Bhattacharya.
Bhattacharya, Jogendra Nath.Date: 1896- Books
American physicians in the nineteenth century: from sects to science / William G. Rothstein.
Rothstein, William G.Date: [1972]- Books
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The ceremonies of the present Jews: being a short and succinct account of the meats that are clean and unclean to them. Their manner of killing. Their praying at synagogue, and at home. Their Washing and Bathing themselves. Their Marriage Ceremonies. Divorce. Precepts of the Women. Of Circumcision. Their Proselites. Synagogues. Schools. Learning. Contracts. Witnesses. Oaths. Vows. Sickness. Death. Burial. Mourning. Prayers for the Dead. Belief of Resurrection. Paradise. Purgatory. Hell. Of their Priests and Rabbins. Their manner of keeping the Sabbath. Passover. The Tabernacles. And all others their Feasts and Fasts. To which are added, the thirteen articles of their faith, and an Account of the several Sects, of the Jews, the Phariseans, Sadduceans, and Esseniens; the Samaritans, Caraites, and Rabbinists,
Date: 1728- Books
Galen clashes with the medical sects at Rome (163 A.D.) / by Joseph Walsh.
Walsh, Joseph.Date: 1928- Books
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Six letters on intolerance: including ancient and modern nations, and different religions and sects.
Colebrooke, George, Sir, 1729-1809.Date: M,DCC,XCI. [1791]- Books
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Hidden things brought to light for the increase of knowledge in reading the Bible. Being an explanation of the coyns, money, weights, measures, mentioned in the Bible, as Shekels, Talents, pieces of Silver Silverings, Pence, &c. And what they are in Value in Gold and Silver, according to English current Money. Being cast up in Shekels, Drams, and from One Talent to Three Hundred and Fifty Thousand Talents, in plain Words; for the understanding of any that can read the Bible Also, in what Chapters and Verse or Verses they are to be found. Likewise, the Weights and Measures, how much they are English. And also, Hard Words of Office and Sects, and wherefore one part of the Bible is called Canonical, and the other Apochrypha. Explained. By John Axford.
Axford, John.Date: [1701?]- Books
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Speedily will be published, Bibliotheca septentrionalis, or, an universal dictionary, containing every thing relative to the northern nations, from The Sources of the Danube and Rhine, to The Extremities of Iceland and Greenland. Comprehending Their Ancient Histories and Traditions, the Revolutions of their several Empires, their different Sects in Religion and Politics, their Governments, Laws, Customs, Manners, in Peace and War. Their Arts and Sciences. Theology, Mythology, Magic, Physics, Medicine, Morality, Chronology, Geography Astronomy, Rhetoric, and Grammar. The Lives and Remarkable Actions of their Kings, Statesmen, Legislators, Judges, Warriors, Historians, Cractors, and poets. With an Account or, and Extracts from, their Ancient Bards and Historians: Forming a Complete Body of Northern History, from the most Remote Antiquity, to the Beginning of the Seventeenth Century. By John Callander. of Craft-Forth, Esq;
Callander, John, -1789.Date: MDCCLXXVIII. [1778]- Books
Approaches to the mind : movement of the psychiatric schools from sects toward science / Leston L. Havens.
Havens, Leston L.Date: [1973]- Books
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The young man's book of knowledge: being a proper supplement to the young man's companion. In five parts, viz. Part I. Of Knowledge in general; the Advantages of gaining it early, with a Definition thereof. Of God, his Essence and Attributes. Of the Origin of Nature, and first Formation of Things. Chronological Tables of the Knowledge of historical Events from the Saxon Heptarchy, A. D. 455, to the present Time. Part II. Geography, in a Manner entirely new: Containing, (by Question and Answer) 1. A general Description of the four Quarters of the World. 2. The Situation, Extent, and chief Cities of the several Kingdoms and Countries of each Quarter. 3. The Nature and Description of the Globes, and Explanation of the Terms used in Geography. 4. Tables of the Latitude and Longitude of several principal Places; with many useful and necessary Problems on the Terrestrial and Celestial Globes. Part III. Geometry and Astronomy, Navigation and Plain-Sailing; with many useful, easy, and instructive Problems for the young Practitioner in the further knowledge of those Sciences. Part IV. Natural Philosophy in general. Part V. Theology, containing an Account of the Religion and Laws of Nature. Supernatural Theology. Observations on the Holy Scriptures, which teach us the Knowledge of God and our Duty. Account of Judaism, Paganism, Christianity, and Mahometanism. Of the Sects of the Jews. Different Tenets of the principal Sects or Professors of Christianity. Of the Heathen Mythology, and Alphabetical Account of the Heathen Deities. Of Music and Vibration. Definition of Music. Gamut or Scale, and Explanation of dividing Notes in Time, &c. Of the Diatonic Scale, an Explanation. Different Keys, Time, Bass, &c. &c. By D. Fenning, Author of the Royal English Dictionary, Universal Spelling-Book, Use of the Globes, &c. &c. &c.
Fenning, Daniel.Date: M.DCC.LXIV. [1764]- Books
God's blueprints : a sociological study of three utopian sects / John McKelvie Whitworth ; foreword by David Martin.
Whitworth, John McKelvie.Date: 1975- Books
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Hidden things brought to light, for the increase of knowledge in reading the Bible. Being an explanation of the coyns, money, weights, measures, mentioned in the Bible; as Shekels, Talents, pieces of Silver, Silverling, Mina, Gerah, Penny, &c. And what they are in Value, in Gold and Silver, according to English current Money. Also in this Edition, is counted what the Money, which is mentioned in the Holy Scripture, was in Value in those times, it being a Third part greater than it is now. Also, in what Chapters and Verse or Verses they are to be found. Likewise the Weights and Measures, how much they are in English. And also, Hard Words of Office, Sects, Legion, Canonical, Apocrypha, Explained: Very useful for all Families, and Schools. Also a table of Numeration, for any to Learn, that cannot Number, the like never done before. By John Axford.
Axford, John.Date: 1707- Books
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A compleat history of the Turks, from their origin in the year 755, to the year 1718. Containing The Rise, Growth, and Decay of that Empire, in its respective Periods, under their several Kings and Emperors. Collected not only from the best European, but also from Oriental Authors, never hitherto published in English. Illustrated with effigies, curiously engraven, of all their Kings and Emperors, and of such famous Generals, &c. as have signaliz'd themselves in the Wars against them: as also with an exact map of the Turkish Empire. To which are added, I. Their maxims of state and religion. II. A dictionary explaining the Names and Nature of their Religious Sects, Civil and Military Offices, their Festivals, Rites, Customs, &c. III. The life of their prophet Mahomet. IV. The Alcoran at large, translated from the Arabick by the Sieur De Ryer, and now faithfully English'd. In four volumes.
Jones, D. (David), active 1676-1720.Date: M.DCC.XIX. [1719]- Books
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The fortune hunters: shewing, (from experience) 1. How people may improve their fortunes, and raise themselves in London, by different and quite opposite Ways. II. How Servants, of various Denominations, may obtain the Favour of their Masters and Mistresses, the Love of their Fellow Servants, the Esteem of all People, and gain Preferment. III. Many useful Instructions and Receipts for a great Variety of Businesses; as Brewing, Gardening, Making Wines, Dressing a Turtle, and Victuals of all Sorts, &c. &c. IV. The most distinguishing Characteristics of the several Sects and Professions of Religion in this great City; with some Queries proposed to the Atheistical Clubs. V. How pernicious some epidemic vices practised in London are to the welfare of society; with Proposals for the Suppression thereof. Being a Guide to such as are Strangers to the Ways and Customs of London. By John Breues, Late of Perth, Merchant, &c.
Breues, John.Date: [1754]- Books
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Hidden things brought to light, for the increase of knowledge in reading the Bible. Being an explanation of the coyns, money, weights, measures, mentioned in the Bible; as Shekels, Talents, Pieces of Silver, Silverings, Pence, &c. And what they are in Value, in Gold and Silver, according to English current Money. Being cast up in Shekels, Drams, and from One Talent to Three Hundred and Fifty Thousand Talents, in Plain Words; for the understanding of any that can read the Bible. Also, in what Chapters and Verse or Verses they are to be found. Likewise, the Weights and Measures, hom [sic] much are English. And also, Hard Words of Office and Sects, and wherefore one part of the Bible is called Canonical, and the other Apocrypha, Explain'd. By John Axford. Very useful for all that can read English, and for all schools, the like never done before.
Axford, John.Date: 1709- Books
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Hidden things brought to light, for the increase of knowledge, in reading the Holy Bible. Being an explanation of the coins, money, weights, measures, mention'd in the Bible; as Shekels, Talents, Pieces of Silver, Silverings, Pence, &c. And what they are in Value in Gold and Silver, according to English current Money. Being cast up in Shekels, Drams, and from one Talent to Three Hundred and Fifty Thousand Talents in plain Words; for the Understanding of any that can Read the Bible. Also, in what Chapters and Verse or Verses they are to be found. Likewise the Weights and Measures, how much are English. And also, hard Words of Offices and Sects, and wherefore one Part of the Bible is call'd Canonical, and the other Apocrypha, explai. By John Axford. Very useful for all that can Read English, and for all Schools; the like never done before.
Axford, John.Date: [1708?]- Books
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Origines Hebrææ; the antiquities of the Hebrew republick. In four books. I. The Origin of the Hebrews; their Civil Government; the Constitution of the Sanhedrim; Forms of Trial in Courts of Justice, &c. II. The Ecclesiastical Government; the Consecration of the High-Priests, Priests, and Levites. The Revenue of the Priesthood. The Sects among the Hebrews, Pharisees, Sadducees, Essenes, &c. III. Places of Worship. The Use of High-Places; a Survey of the Tabernacle, and the Proseucha's of the Hebrews. A Description of the first Temple from the Scriptures, and of the second from the Rabbinical Writings. The sacred Utensils. The Institution of Synagogues, &c. IV. The Religion of the Hebrews. Their Sacrifices; and their Libations. The burning of the Red-Heiser, and Ceremonies of Purification. Their Sacraments; Publick Fasts and Festivals, &c. Design'd as an Explanation of every Branch of the Levitical Law, and of all the Ceremonies and Usages of the Hebrews, both Civil and Sacred. By Tho. Lewis, M. A. ...
Lewis, Thomas, 1689-1749?.Date: 1725- Books
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Proposals for the establishment of a new and true Christian Church; and for cutting off the sources of corruption and of antichristianism in the Church of England. Containing Advices to Dr. Priestley; and to his numerous deluded and deluding Followers; Critical Remarks on the Churches of England, Scotland, and Rome, and on the various Sects which dissent from them; Directions for the Public and Private Reading of the Holy Scriptures with the deepest Devotion, and with the highest Benefit. The whole interspersed with Exhortations and Words of Consolation to all those Persons who truly know, who are desirous of knowing, or who are destined to know, that our Lord Jesus Christ is very gracious; and that He is the alone-the only possible Saviour of Mankind. With a preface, demonstrating the generally hurtful, and often fatal Effects of the Electrical Fire, and of the artificially produced Airs, which are recommended by Dr. Priestley, when applied to the Human Body. By James Graham, M.D.
Graham, James, 1745-1794.Date: [1790?]- Books
A display of two forraigne sects in the East Indies, viz. the sect of the Banians, the ancient natiues of India, and the sect of the Persees, the ancient inhabitants of Persia, together with the religion and maners of each sect / Collected into two bookes by Henry Lord.
Lord, Henry, active 1624-1630.Date: 1630- Books
A dictionary of Christian biography, literature, sects and doctrines : being a continuation of "The dictionary of the Bible" / edited by William Smith and Henry Wace.
Date: 1877-1887- Books
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A display of two forraigne sects in the East Indies, viz. the sect of the Banians, the ancient natiues of India, and the sect of the Persees, the ancient inhabitants of Persia, together with the religion and maners of each sect / Collected into two bookes by Henry Lord.
Lord, Henry, 1563-Date: 1630- Books
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An universal, historical, geographical, chronological and poetical dictionary, exactly describing the situation, extent, customs, laws, Manners, Commodities, &c. of all Kingdoms, Common-Wealths, Provinces, Islands and Cities, in the known world. Containing Likewise The Lives of the Patriarchs, Prophets, Apostles, and Primitive Fathers; Emperors, Kings, Princes, Popes, Cardinals, Bishops, and other eminent Persons; with an Account of the Inventors and Improvers of Arts and Sciences, Philosophers, and all Celebrated Authors. Also The History of the Pagan Gods, very useful for the Understanding of Classick Authors; of the several Sects among the Jews, Christians, Heathens and Mahometans, with their principal Ceremonies, Games and Festivals; of General Councils and Synods, when, and where Assembled; of the Establishment and Progress of Religious and Military Orders; and of the Genealogies of the most Illustrious Families, especially our English, Scotch and Irish. The Whole consisting of a curious Miscellany of Sacred and Prophane History, Extracted from Moreri, Baylc, Baudrand, Hoffman, Danet, and many more of the best and choicest Historians, Geographers, Chronologers and Lexicographers, Antient and Modern. In two volumes
Date: 1703- Books
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An historical dictionary of all religions from the creation of the world to this present time. Containing, I. A Display of all the Pagan Systems of Theology, their Origin, their superstitious Customs, Ceremonies, and Doctrines. II. The Jewish, Christian, and Mohammedan Institutions, with the Ecclesiastical Laws, and History respecting each Denomination. III. The Rise and Progress of the various Sects, Heresies, and Opinions, which have sprung up in different Ages and Countries; with an Account of the Founders and Propagators thereof. IV. A Survey of the several Objects of Adoration; Deities and Idols. Of Persons dedicated to the sacred Function; Priests and Religious Orders. Times, and Places of Divine Worship; Fasts, Festivals, Temples, Churches, and Mosques. V. Of Sacred Books and Writings, the Vestments of Religious Orders, and a Description of all the Utensils employed in Divine Offices. VI. The Changes and Alterations, which Religion has undergone both in ancient and modern Times. Compiled from the best authorities, by Thomas Broughton, A. M. Rector of Stibington in Huntingtonshire.
Broughton, Thomas, 1704-1774.Date: MDCCXLII. [1742]- Books
Secret sects of Syria and the Lebanon : a consideration of their origin, creeds and religious ceremonies, and their connection with and influence upon modern freemasonry / by Bernard H. Springett.
Springett, Bernard H.Date: [1922]- Books
The Hindoo castes. The history of the Braminical castes, containing a minute description of the origin ... customs, etc. of the forty-two sects of Bramins of the British Indian Empire ... Vol. I / [Etienne Alexander Rodriguez].
Rodriguez, Etienne AlexanderDate: 1846