An Epitome of General Ecclesiastical History: From the Earliest Period to the Present Time. With an Appendix, Giving a Condensed History of the Jews from the Destruction of Jerusalem to the Present Day. Illustrated with Maps and Engravings |
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... temples . The goddess Diana had a most magnificent temple at Ephesus . Sometimes groves were planted around the temples , especially if the deity was a patron of licentiousness . The deities it was believed , might be induced to enter ...
... temples . The goddess Diana had a most magnificent temple at Ephesus . Sometimes groves were planted around the temples , especially if the deity was a patron of licentiousness . The deities it was believed , might be induced to enter ...
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... temple . All the priests and Levites were solemnly consecrated by purifica- tion and atonement , were maintained by the nation , and treat- ed with great respect . The priests had the superintendence of the ceremonies of religion , and ...
... temple . All the priests and Levites were solemnly consecrated by purifica- tion and atonement , were maintained by the nation , and treat- ed with great respect . The priests had the superintendence of the ceremonies of religion , and ...
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... Temple . Prosperous state of the Church . Additions to the sacred Canon . THE Church passed into the promised land through the waters of Jordan , divided by Almighty power , A. M. 2554 . Its leader was Joshua , the son of Nun , a man of ...
... Temple . Prosperous state of the Church . Additions to the sacred Canon . THE Church passed into the promised land through the waters of Jordan , divided by Almighty power , A. M. 2554 . Its leader was Joshua , the son of Nun , a man of ...
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... Temple , which should fill the earth with its glory . His character can never be contemplated , but with admiration and love . His writings have been a most precious inheritance to the Church . Here saints have , in all ages , read ...
... Temple , which should fill the earth with its glory . His character can never be contemplated , but with admiration and love . His writings have been a most precious inheritance to the Church . Here saints have , in all ages , read ...
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... temple was to provide for it a per- manent and noble abode . This building was probably the most magnificent and costly temple the world had ever seen . It was not so remarkable for its size , being but about one hundred and fifty feet ...
... temple was to provide for it a per- manent and noble abode . This building was probably the most magnificent and costly temple the world had ever seen . It was not so remarkable for its size , being but about one hundred and fifty feet ...
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