1770 Dictionary of CULTS China India Persia Muslim Astrology Pagan Occult Croix

1770 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: #27988

Price: $499

LA CROIX, Jean-Francois de

Dictionnaire Historique Des Cultes Religieux, Établis Dans Le Monde Depuis Son Origine Jusqu’A Présent

A Paris : Chez Vincent, 1770. First edition.

Details:

• Collation: Complete with all pages; 3 volumes
  • Tome I: A-D – lvi, 726
    • 705-720 bound between p. 688-689; all pages present
  • Tome II: E-M – [2], 848
  • Tome III: N-Z – [2], 408, 400
  • 4 folding plates throughout
• Provenance: Bookplate
  • André de Champcour
  • M. Mésangel, P.L.V. Aubert
• Language: French
• Binding: Leather; secure
• Size: ~7in X 4.5in (17.5cm x 11cm)

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