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A clear and compendious history of the gods and goddesses, and their contemporaries, whether patriarchs, emperors, kings, Princes, Physicians, Historians, Poets, &c. with their Altars, Oracles, Sacrifices, and Temples. Taken from the fathers of the Church, and Greek and Latin poets and historians, ancient and modern. For the use of schools. By David Watson, A. M. Of St. Leonard's College, St. Andrew's.
Watson, David, 1710-1756.Date: 1752- Pictures
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Five ancient Roman altars. Etching after J. Barbault.
Barbault, Jean, approximately 1705-1766.Date: [between 1760 and 1769?]Reference: 2498868i- Books
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Bell's New Pantheon; or, historical dictionary of the gods, demi-gods, heroes, and fabulous personages of antiquity: Also, of the Images and Idols Adored in the Pagan World; Together with their Temples, Priests, Altars, Oracles, Fasts, Festivals, Games, &c. As well as Descriptions of their Figures, Representations, and Symbols, Collected from Statues, Pictures, Coins, and other Remains of the Ancients. The whole Designed to Facilitate the Study of Mythology, History, Poetry, Painting, Statuary, Medals, &c. &c. And Compiled from the Best Authorities. Richly Embellished with Characteristic Prints. In Two Volumes. ...
Bell, John, 1745-1831.Date: M.DCC.XC. [1790]- Archives and manuscripts
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'BW & Co New York. Hopi altars'
Date: 1932-1948Reference: WA/HMM/CO/Sub/177Part of: Wellcome Historical Medical Museum and Library- Archives and manuscripts
Transparencies of Israel H: 'Mt Ebal - arrival; altars'
Date: c.1984Reference: PP/ROS/M/5/3/7Part of: The Archive of Ismond Rosen (1924-1996)- Books
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A history and description of the Royal Abbaye of Saint Denis, with an account of the tombs of the kings and queens of France, and other distinguished persons, interred there: also, of the Many Splendid Decorations, Pieces of Curious Workmanship and Antiquity. Chapels, Altars, Shrines, Crucifixes, &c. Together with The Holy Bodies and Various Relics of the Saints and Martyrs. A Descriptive Enumeration of the Vast Riches which have been accumulating for Ages, in the Treasury of this Celebrated Abbaye: with explanatory remarks; and a series of historical anecdotes, relative to the Kings of France from the Reign of Dagobert: Extracted from the records of Saint Denis.
Date: [1795]- Archives and manuscripts
Transparencies of Israel I: 'Sch[ec]hem. Mt Ebal: altars; night'
Date: c.1984Reference: PP/ROS/M/5/3/8Part of: The Archive of Ismond Rosen (1924-1996)- Books
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A new history of Greece. By way of question and answer. In three parts. I. A Geographical Description of all those Countries which were anciently called Greece; viz. Epirus, Peloponnesus, Greece properly so call'd, Thessaly, Macedon, and the Grecian Isles. II. A short historical Account of the Kingdoms of Sicyonia, Argos, Thebes or Boeotia, Corinth, Sparta or Lacedaemon, and Athens. III Of the Religion, Laws, Customs and Manners of the Grecians; viz. Of their Priests, Temples, Altars, Oracles, Sacrifices, Oaths, Prayers, and Divination. Of the Laws of Lycurgus, Draco, Solon, and the Areopagus. Of Military Customs; of the Olympian, Pythian, Nemean, and Isthmian Games; of the Ostracism, of Education, Women, Marriage, Funeral Ceremonies, and Arts and Sciences. for the use of schools.
Lockman, John, 1698-1771.Date: 1750- Books
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The history of Greece. By way of question and answer. In three parts. I. A Geographical Description of all those Countries which were anciently called Greece; viz. Epirus, Peloponnesus, Greece properly so call'd, Thessaly, Macedon, and the Grecian Isles. II. A short historical Account of the Kingdoms of Sicyonia, Argos, Thebes or Boeotia, Corinth, Sparta or Lacedaemon, and Athens. III. Of the Religion, Laws, Customs and Manners of the Grecians; viz. Of their Priests, Temples, Altars, Oracles, Sacrifices, Oaths, Prayers, and Divination. Of the Laws of Lycurgus, Draco, Solon, and the Areopagns. Of Military Customs; of the Olympian, Pythian, Nemean, and Isthmian Games; of the Ostracism, of Education, Women, Marriage, Funeral Ceremonies, and Arts and Sciences. For the use of schools.
Lockman, John, 1698-1771.Date: 1743- Books
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A master-Key to popery. Containing, I. A discovery of the most secret practices of the secular and regular Romish priests, in their Auricular Confession. II. A true Copy of the Pope's yearly Bull of Indulgences and Pardon of Sins, to all those that serve in the War against the Enemies of the Romish Religion. The Explanation of the Bull, with some Remarks upon it. III. An Account of their Masses, privileg'd Altars, Transubstantiation and Purgatory; and of the Means the Priests make use of to delude the People. IV. Of the Inquisitors, and their Practices in several Instances. V. Of their prayers, Adoration of Images and Relicks, &c. By the reverend Mr. Gavin, Chaplain of His Majesty's Regiment, commanded by the Honourable, Col. Charles Cathcart.
Gavin, Antonio, active 1726.Date: MDCCXXIX. [1729]- Books
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The history of Greece. By way of question and answer. In three parts. I. A Geographical Description of all those Countries which were anciently called Greece; viz. Epirus, Peloponnesus, Greece properly so called, Thessaly, Macedon, and the Grecian Isles. II. A short historical Account of the Kingdoms of Sicyonia, Argos, Thebes or Boeotia, Corinth, Sparta or Lacedaemon, and Athens. III. Of the Religion, Laws, Customs and Manners of the Grecians; viz. Of their Priests, Temples, Altars, Oracles, Sacrifices, Oaths, Prayers, and Divination. Of the Laws of Lycurgus, Draco, Solon, and the Areopagus. Of Military Customs; of the Olympian, Pythian, Nemean, and Isthmian Games; of the Ostracism, of Education, Women, Marriage, Funeral Ceremonies, and Arts and Sciences. For the use of schools.
Lockman, John, 1698-1771.Date: MDCCLXI. [1761]- Books
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British curiosities in art and nature; giving an account of rarities both antient and modern, viz. Monuments, Monasteries, Priories, Frieries, Nunneries, Colleges, Hospitals, Walls, Roman Camps, Garrisons, Highways, Coins, Altars, Urns, Pavements of Mosaic Work, Temples, Churches, Bridges, Kings Palaces, Noblemens Seats, Paintings, Gardens, Statues, Fountains, Rivers, Lakes, Abysses, Caverns, Rocks, Hills, Plants, Flowers, Birds, Beasts, Fish, Shells, Learning and Learned Men, unusual Customs of Places, with whatever else is worthy observing. Likewise an account of the posts, markets, and fair-towns. To which is added, A very Useful Scheme, containing a brief Account of the State of each County in England, at one View, curiously engraved, and printed on a Sheet to fold up or put in a Frame.
Date: MDCC.XXVIII. [1728]- Books
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The history and antiquities of the cathedral church of Canterbury, and the once-adjoining monastery: containing, an account of its first establishment, Building, Re-Edifications, Repairs, Endowments, Benefactions, Chapels, Altars, Shrines, Reliques, Chauntries, Obiits, Ornaments, Books, Jewels, Plate, Vestments; before the Dissolution of the Monastery: And the Manner of its Dissolution. A survey of the present church and cloysters, Monuments and Inscriptions; with other Things remarkable: Which, with the several Prospects of the Church, are Engraven by the best Hands. The lives of the Archbishops, Priors, &c. of Christ-Church: With an Account of Learned Men there flourishing in their several Times. An appendix of ancient charters and writings relating to the Church and Monastery. A Catalogue of the Church-Wealth in Prior Estrey's Time. An Ancient Saxon Obituary, and a Large One continu'd Thence downward. By the Reverend Mr. J. Dart.
Dart, John, -1730.Date: MDCCXXVII. [1727]- Books
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The history and antiquities of the cathedral church of Canterbury, and the once-adjoining monastery: containing, an account of its first establishment, Building, Re-Edifications, Repairs, Endowments, Benefactions, Chapels, Altars, Shrines, Reliques, Chauntries, Obiits, Ornaments, Books, Jewels, Plate, Vestments; before the Dissolution of the Monastery: And the Manner of its Dissolution. A survey of the present church and cloysters, Monuments and Inscriptions, with other Things remarkable: Which, with the several Prospects of the Church, are Engraven by the Best Hands. The lives of the Archbishops, Priors, &c. of Christ-Church: With an Account of Learned Men there flourishing in their several Times. An appendix of ancient charter and writings relating to the Church and Monastery. A Catalogue of the Church-Wealth in Prior Estrey's Time. An Ancient Saxon Obituary, and a Large One continu'd Thence downward. By the reverend Mr. J. Dart.
Dart, John, -1730.Date: M.DCC.XXVI. [1726]- Books
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A master-Key to popery. Containing I. A discovery of the most secret practices of the secular, and regular Romish priests in their Auricular Confession. II. A true Copy of the Pope's yearly Bull of Indulgences and Pardon of Sins, to all those that serve in the War against the Enemies of the Romish Religion. The Explanation of the Bull, with some Remarks upon it. III. An Account of their Masses, privileg'd Altars, Transubstantiation, and Purgatory, and of the Means, the Priests make use of, to delude the People. IV. Of the Inquisitors, and their Practices in several Instances. V. Of their prayers, Adoration of Images, and Relicks. Written by D. Antonio Gavin, born and educated in Spain, some Years secular Priest in the Church of Rome, and since 1715, Minister of the Church of England.
Gavin, Antonio, active 1726.Date: 1724- Books
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A master-Key to popery. In five parts. Part I. Containing a discovery of the most secret practices of the secular, and regular Romish priests in their auricular confession. Part II. A true Copy of the Pope's yearly Bull of Indulgences and Pardon of Sins, to all those that serve in the War against the Enemies of the Romish Religion. The Explanation of the Bull, with some Remarks upon it. Part III. An Account of their Masses, privileg'd Altars, Transubstantiation, and Purgatory, and of the Means, the Priests make use of, to delude the People. Part IV. Of the Inquisitors, and their Practices in several Instances. Part V. Of their prayers, adoration of images, and relicks, &c. By D. Antonio Gavin, born and educated in Spain, some Years secular Priest in the Church of Rome, and since 1715, Minister of the Church of England.
Gavin, Antonio, active 1726.Date: 1725- Books
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The new pantheon: or, fabulous history of the heathen gods, goddesses, heroes, &c. Explained in a manner entirely new; And rendered much more useful than any hitherto published. adorned with figures from ancient Paintings, Medals, and Gems, for the Use of those who would understand History, Poetry, Painting, Statuary, Coins, Medals, &c. With A Dissertation on the Theology and Mythology of the Heathens, from the Writings of Moses, the Aegyptian, Graecian, Roman, and Eastern Historians, Philosophers, Poets, &c. By Samuel Boyse, A.M. The fifth edition, revised and corrected. By William Cooke, A. M. Rector of Oldbury and Didmarton, in Gloucestershire, Vicar of Enford, in Wiltshire, and Chaplain to the Right Hon. the Earl of Suffolk. To which is added, an appendix, treating of their astrology, Prodigies, Auguries, Auspices, Oracles, &c. in which the Origin of each is pointed out; and an Historical Account of the Rise of Altars, Sacred Groves, Priests, and Temples.
Boyse, Samuel, 1708-1749.Date: M,DCC,LXXVII. [1777]- Books
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The new pantheon: or, fabulous history of the heathen gods, goddesses, heroes, &c. Explained in a manner entirely new; And rendered much more useful than any hitherto published: adorned with figures from ancient Paintings, Medals and Gems, for the Use of those who would understand History, Poetry, Painting, Statuary, Coins, Medals, &c. With An Explanation of the Mythology of the Ancients from the Writings of Moses; the Egyptian, Grecian, Roman, and Eastern Historians, Philosophers, Poets, &c. By Samuel Boyse, A.M. The sixth edition, revised and corrected, with large additions, and a dissertation on the theology of the heathens. By William Cooke, M. A. Rector of Oldbury and Didmarton in Gloucestershire, Vicar of Ensord in Wiltshire, and Chaplain to the Right Honourable the Earl of Suffolk. To which is subjoined. An appendix treating of their astrology, Prodigies, Auguries, Auspices, Oracles, &c. in which the Origin of each is pointed out: And an Historical Account of the Rise of Altars, Sacred Groves, Priests and Temples.
Boyse, Samuel, 1708-1749.Date: M,DCC,LXXII. [1772]- Books
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The new pantheon: or, fabulous history of the heathen gods, goddesses, heroes, &c. Explained in a Manner entirely New; And rendered much more useful than any hitherto published. Adorned With Figures from antient Paintings, Medals and Gems, for the Use of those who would understand History, Poetry, Painting, Statuary, Coins, Medals, &c. With An Explanation of the Mythology of the Antients from the Writings of Moses; the Egyptian, Grecian, Roman, and Eastern Historians, Philosophers, Poets, &c. By Samuel Boyse, A.M. The fourth edition, revised and corrected, with large additions, and a dissertation on the theology of the heathens. By William Cooke, M. A. Rector of Oldbury and Didmarton in Gloucestershire, Vicar of Enford in Wiltshire, and Chaplain to the Right Honourable the Earl of Suffolk. To which is subjoined, an appendix, Treating of their Astrology, Prodigies, Auguries, Aruspices, Oracles, &c. in which the Origin of each is pointed out: And an Historical Account of the Rise of Altars, Sacred Groves, Priests and Temples.
Boyse, Samuel, 1708-1749.Date: M.DCC.LXVIII. [1768]- Books
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A new pantheon: or, fabulous history of the heathen gods, heroes, goddesses, &c. explain'd in a manner intirely new, And render'd much more useful than any hitherto publish'd on this Subject. Adorn'd with figures depicted from ancient paintings, medals and gems, for the Use of those who would understand History, Poetry, Painting, Statuary, Coins, Medals, &c. To which is added, a discourse on the theology of the ancients, wherein the Manner of their Worship, and the Rise and Progress of Idodolatry are considered. As also An Explanation of their ancient Mythology from the Writings of Moses; the Egyptian, Grecian, Roman, and Eastern Historians, Philosophers, Poets, &c. By Samuel Boyse, A.M. With an appendix, containing Some Account of their various superstitious Observances by Astrology, Prodigies, Auguries, Aruspices, Oracles, &c. in which the Origin of each are pointed out. As also a short historical Account of the Rise of Altars, sacred Groves, Priests and Temples. By a gentleman of Cambridge.
Boyse, Samuel, 1708-1749.Date: M.DCC.LIII. [1753]- Books
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A new pantheon: or, fabulous history of the heathen gods, heroes, goddesses, &c. Explain'd in a Manner entirely New, And render'd much more useful than any hitherto publish'd on this Subject. Adorn'd with figures depicted from ancient paintings, Medals and Gems, for the Use of those who would understand History, Poetry, Painting, Statuary, Coins, Medals, &c. To which is added, a discourse on the theology of the ancients, wherein the Manner of their Worship, and the Rise and Progress of Idolatry are considered. As also an explanation of their ancient mythology from the Writings of Moses; the Egyptian, Grecian, Roman, and Eastern Historians, Philosophers, Poets, &c. By Samuel Boyse, A.M. With an appendix, Containing Some Account of their various superstitious Observances by Astrology, Prodigies, Auguries, Aruspices, Oracles, &c. in which the Origin of each is pointed out. As also a short historical Account of the Rise of Altars, sacred Groves, Priests and Temples. By a gentleman of Cambridge.
Boyse, Samuel, 1708-1749.Date: M.DCC.LVIII. [1758]- Books
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The new pantheon: or, fabulous history of the heathen gods, goddesses, heroes, &c. Explain'd in a manner entirely new; And render'd much more useful than any hitherto publish'd. adorn'd with figures from ancient Paintings, Medals and Gems, for the Use of those Who wou'd understand History, Poetry, Painting, Statuary, Coins, Medals, &c. With An Explanation of the Mythology of the Ancients from the Writing of Moses; the Egyptian, Grecian, Roman, and Eastern Historians, Philosophers, Poets, &c. By Samuel Boyse, A.M. The second edition revis'd and corrected, with large additions, and a dissertation on the theology of the heathens. By William Cooke, M. A. Rector of Oldbury and Didmarton in Gloucestershire, Vicar of Enford in Wiltshire, and Chaplain to the Right Honourable The Earl of Suffolk. To which is subjoin'd an appendix treating of their astrology, Prodigies, Auguries, Aruspices, Oracles, &c. in which the Origin of each is pointed out. And an Historical Account of the Rise of Altars, Sacred Groves, Priests and Temples.
Boyse, Samuel, 1708-1749.Date: [1760?]- Books
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A catalogue of the collection of the Right Honourable Edward Earl of Oxford deceas'd: consisting of several capital pictures by the most eminent Italian, French, and Flemish masters, great Variety of Greek and Roman Antiquities in Urns, Edicts, Inscriptions, &c. as also of Busto's and Bronzes; together with several very scarce Books of Prints and Drawings; particularly of the most famous Altars, Vestments, Chalices, &c. by J. Paulo Panini and others; collected by the late Mr. Talman; the King of France's Cabinet complete; the Heads of the most eminent Men in Europe in 30 Volumes; with divers other valuable Curiosities out of the Arundel Collection: which will be sold by auction, by Mr. Cock, At his House in the Great Piazza, Covent-Garden, on Monday the 8th of March, 1741-2, and the five following Days. The Collection may be viewed at the Place of Sale on Thursday the 4th Instant, and every Day after (sunday excepted) till the Time of Sale, which will begin each Day at Half an Hour after Eleven precisely.
Cock, Mr. (Christopher), active 1720-1749.Date: 1742]- Books
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The history of the consecration of altars, temples and churches: shewing the various forms of it among Jews, heathens and Christians, deduced from it's first origine to this present age. By James Owen.
Owen, James, 1654-1706.Date: 1706- Books
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A catalogue of the collection of the Right Honourable Edward Earl of Oxford deceas'd: consisting of several capital pictures by the most eminent Italian, French, and Flemish masters, great Variety of Greek and Roman Antiquities in Urns, Edicts, Inscriptions, &c. as also of Busto's and Bronzes; together with several very scarce Books of Prints and Drawings, particularly of the most famous Altars, Vestments, Chalices, &c. by J. Paulo Panini and others; collected by the late Mr. Talman; the King of France's Cabinet complete; the Heads of the most eminent Men in Europe in 30 Volumes; with divers other valuable Curiosities out of the Arundel Collection: Which will be sold by auction, by Mr. Cock, At his House in the Great Piazza, Covent-Garden, on Monday the 8th of March, 1741-2, and the five following Days. The Collection may be viewed at the Place of Sale on Thursday the 4th Instant, and every Day after (sunday excepted) till the Time of Sale, which will begin each Day at Half an Hour after Eleven precisely. Catalogues may be had gratis at the Place of Sale.
Cock, Mr. (Christopher), active 1720-1749.Date: 1742]