HISTOIRE GÉNÉRALE DES CÉRÉMONIES, MOEURS ET COSTUMES RELIGIE...

Hammer

£500

HISTOIRE GÉNÉRALE DES CÉRÉMONIES, MOEURS ET COSTUMES RELIGIEUSES DE TOUS LES PEUPLES DU MONDE, AVEC DES EXPLICATIONS HISTORIQUES ET CURIEUSES PAR M. L’ABBÉ BANIER & PAR M. L’ABBÉ LE MASCRIER, PICARD BERNARD, PUBLISHED BY PARIS, ROLLIN, 1741
7 volumes, all titles printed in red and black ink, featuring an engraved frontispiece along with 232 engraved plates, including 32 folding plates, illustrations with head and tailpieces created by Gravelot, engraved vignette by Cochin,

bound in a contemporary calf binding, with raised bands on the spines, with gilt compartments and lettered labels in red morocco, with marble endpapers and red edges, with some signs of wear, some rubbing and tears, pages with some foxing and watermarks,
Despite facing condemnation from the Catholic Church, this publication achieved remarkable success. "Ceremonies and Customs" played a significant role in paving the way for religious tolerance amidst ongoing conflicts, offering insight into the global impact on Western consciousness. It contributed to the development of a modern, secular understanding of religion. As noted by Hunt, the work shed light on diverse religious practices and how they influenced societal views.
40 x 26.5 x 5 cm