1775 Dictionary of CULTS China India Persia Muslim Astrology Pagan Occult Croix
A rare and highly desirable historical dictionary of religious cults and ecclesiastical establishments from around the world. ‘Dictionnaire Historique des Cultes’ by Jean-Francois de la Croix is an extensive dictionary complete with histories of religion in China, India, and the Middle East, their customs, feasts, ceremonies, and ministers. It also features discussions on pagan gods, Judaic customs, descriptions of Mohamet and Muslimism, astrology and reliance on the moon and stars and how celestial bodies influence religion.
1775 Dictionary of CULTS China India Persia Muslim Astrology Pagan Occult Croix
A rare and highly desirable historical dictionary of religious cults and ecclesiastical establishments from around the world. ‘Dictionnaire Historique des Cultes’ by Jean-Francois de la Croix is an extensive dictionary complete with histories of religion in China, India, and the Middle East, their customs, feasts, ceremonies, and ministers. It also features discussions on pagan gods, Judaic customs, descriptions of Mohamet and Muslimism, astrology and reliance on the moon and stars and how celestial bodies influence religion.
Item number: #2883
Price: $750
LA CROIX, Jean-Francois de
Dictionnaire historique des cultes religieux établis dans le monde, depuis son origine jusqu’à présent ; ouvrage dans lequel on trouvera Les différentes manieres d’adorer la Divinité, que la Révélation, l’Ignorance & les Passions ont suggérées aux Hommes dans tous les temps ; L’histoire abrégée des Dieux & Demi-Dieux du Paganisme, & celle des Religions Chrétienne, Judaïque, Mahométane, Chinoise, Indienne, &c. Leurs Sectes & Hérésies principales ; leurs Ministres, Prêtres, & Ordres Religieux ; leurs Fêtes, leurs Cérémonies ; le Précis de leurs Dogmes & de leur Croyance. Orné de Figures en taille-douce. Par M. Delacroix. Nouvelle édition. Tome premier [- troisième].
A Paris : Chez Laporte, Libraire, rue des Noyers. [A Paris, Chez Vincent, Imprimeur-Libraire, rue des Mathurins, hôtel de Clugny.], M. DCC. LXXVII. [M DCC LXXV.]. Avec Approbation et Privilége du Roi.
Details:
- Collation: Complete with all pages; 3 volumes
- Tome I: A-D – xlviii, 679, [3]
- Tome II: E-M – [4], 796
- Tome III: N-Z – [4], 810, [4]
- Signatures: 2A-Ss12 Vv4 ; 2A-Ccc8 Ddd6 ; a-Ddd8 Eee6
- 4 folding plates throughout
- References: Querard IV, 377
- Language: French
- Binding: Leather; tight & secure
- Size: ~6.75in X 4.25in (17cm x 11cm)
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2883
Categories
Esoteric & Occult
Religion
Authors
LA CROIX, Jean-Francois de
Printing Date
18th Century
Language
French
Binding
Leather
Book Condition
Excellent
Collation
Complete