The behaviour of the cl-gy, as well as their traditions, destructive of religion. Or, a succinct history of priestcraft, Throughout all ages. Containing, A general Introduction of the Institution of all pretended Revelations. - Remarks on Priestcraft amongst the Greeks: The strange Superstition of that learned People, proved to be the Ruin of Athens. - Remarks on Roman Priestcraft, their Augurs, Pontiffs, &c. - An Account of the Bramins, Bonzees, Talapoins, and other Eastern Priests: with a curious History of the Pharisees and Sadduces among the Jews. - Popish Priestcraft unveil'd, particularly with regard to our own Island. Concluding with The Secret Intrigues of the Gown with all Parties from the Reformation to the Vicars Ap---cy. Dedicated to the Most Worthy Sect of Free-Thinkers. That it may please thee to illuminate all Bishops, Priests and Deacons, with true Knowledge and Understanding of thy Word; and that both by their Preaching and Living they may set it forth and shew it acco

People / Organizations

• Anne Dodd I ("printed for")
• E. Cook ("printed for")
• J. Chrichley ("printed for")
• J. Jolliffe ("printed for")

Imprint

London: printed for A. Dodd, at the Peacock without Temple-Bar; E. Cook, under the Royal Exchange; J. Chrichley, at Charing Cross; and J. Jolyffe, in St. James's Street, 1731.

Publication year

1731-1731

ESTC No.

N32592

Grub Street ID

21195

Description

[4],viii,60p. ; 8⁰

Note

Braces in title.

Price from imprint: price 1 s.