The history of religion : particularly of the principal denominations of Christians, viz. Of the Church of Rome, --- England, --- Scotland, - Nonjurors, - Lutherans, - Presbyterians, Of the Independents, - Baptists in general, - Quakers, -- Antinomians, - Moravians, - Methodists in general. Containing a succinct and genuine account of their original and present constitution, discipline, doctrines, worship, and ceremonies: With a general Account of the various Sectaries of less Note, since the first Establishment of Christianity. Including a general History of the Reformation, and so much of Civil and Ecclesiastical History as is connected with, or necessary to explain and illustrate the Work. To which is added, A Dictionary of the principal Religious Orders, Offices, Days, Rites, Customs, Habits, and Characters; the most important Transactions of Ecclesiastical Councils, Synods, &c. explaining all such ambiguous Words and Phrases as have a proper Connexion with the Subjects of this History. By an impartial hand.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Murray, James, 1732-1782.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Christianity--Early works to 1800.

Christianity.

Church history--18th century.

Church history.

Religion--History--Early works to 1800.

Religion.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (4v. )

Edition:

The second edition.

Other Title:

History of religion

Place of Publication:

London : printed for C. Henderson, at the Royal Exchange; W. Nicoll, in St. Paul's Church Yard; and J. Johnson, opposite the Monument, MDCCLXIV. [1764]

Notes:

An impartial hand = James Murray.

Vol. 1 only with the edition statement.

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, T60863.

OCLC:

642644528