1683 World Religions Scottish Ross Pagan Occult Idols Witchcraft Rites + HERESY

1683 World Religions Scottish Ross Pagan Occult Idols Witchcraft Rites + HERESY

Alexander Ross was an important Scottish controversialist writer who is remembered for his various attack writings on prominent figures such as Hobbes, Harvey, and Browne. He also published a series of works on astronomy and religion in which he defines aspects of world theological beliefs. The focus of ‘Les Religions du Monde’, ‘Religions of the World’, was to demonstrate that these religions were practicing heresy and idol worship. He provided context on the practices of figures such as John Huss, Michael Servetus, and Mahomet.

This fine, 1683 English edition also includes 18 impressive portrait engravings.

Item number: #20200

Price: $750

ROSS, Alexander

Pansebeia, or, a view of all religions in the world : with the several church-governments from the creation, till these times : also, a discovery of all known heresies in all ages and places, and choice observations and reflections throughout the whole

[London] Printed for John Williams, 1683.

Details:

• Collation: Complete with all pages
  • [38], 620, [12]
    • “The Revelation of Hereticks” – (p.545-620)
  • 18 engravings (including frontispiece)
• References: Wing R 1977
• Provenance: Handwritten – L. Cumming
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
• Size: ~7.25in X 4.5in (18.5cm x 11.5cm)

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