Items matching religion taken from A Short History of the English People (1902)

religion: unfounded and unquestioned belief in the authority of a priest; martyrs and saints.

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Pictures from “A Short History of the English People” by J. R. Green M.A., Macmillan, 1902. This book was first published in 1874, and was very successful. I have the illustrated edition, which was edited posthumously by his widow; this is a reissue of the 1892 edition as far as I can tell from the Impressions page. John Richard Green was an English historian (1837 – 1883). I also have England by the same author.

Figure of Christ with Heathen Symbols.

A Short History of the English People (1902)

From barrow of Gorm and Thyra, Jutland. Worsaae, “Industrial Arts of Denmark.” This was next to the engraving of the silver cup in the book. Found in the huge double barrow in which the heathen king G [...]

Keywords: religion, carving, druids

Places shown: none

Added: 2006-11-02

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The Virgin and Child

A Short History of the English People (1902)

From MS. Roy. 2 A. XXII. 13th Century. The Virgin mary holds the baby Jesus in her arm. Incense burns in the background. Mary wears a dirk blue skirt with stars and an embroidered hem. She sits on a [...]

Keywords: people, religion, christmas, colour

Places shown: Bethlehem; Palestine

Added: 2006-11-03

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Silver Cup.

A Short History of the English People (1902)

From barrow of Gorm and Thyra, Jutland. Worsaae, “Industrial Arts of Denmark.” Found in the huge double barrow in which the heathen king Gorm the Old, founder of the Danish monarchy (c. 900-936), and [...]

Keywords: cups, spirit, religion, druids

Places shown: none

Added: 2006-11-02

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Image status: public domain, hence royalty-free stock image; usage credit requested

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