A succinct account of all the religions, and various sects in religion, that have prevailed in the world, in all nations, and in all ages, From the earliest Account of Time, to the present Period, from the most indisputable Tradition; Shewing Some of their Gross Absurdities, Shocking Impieties, and Ridiculous Inconsistences; Extracted from ancient and modern history, and some of the most illustrions philosophers. such as Herodotus, Eusebius, Livy, Pliny, Plutarch, Josephus, Sir Isaac Newton, Mr. Locke, &c. &c. &c. with a copious index. A History so replete with an almost incredible diversity of Sentiments and Opinions, as cannot fail to excite in the Mind Wonder and Astonishment, while it affords a no less pleasing Entertainment. By William Heckford, Esq.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Heckford, William.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Religions.

Religions--History.

Physical Description:

1 online resource ([4],xxiv,460,[4]p. )

Place of Publication:

London : printed for William Lane, at the Minerva Press, Leadenhall Street, MDCCXCI. [1791]

Notes:

With a half-title and final index.

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Cited in:

Blakey, p.156

English Short Title Catalog, T106087.

OCLC:

642254473