The Complete Works of Thomas Dick, LL.D.: Eleven Volumes in Two, Volume 1Applegate, 1873 - Astronomy |
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... doctrines . Various prevalent superstitious opinions - omens - witches - specters , & c . Proof of such notions still prevailing . Superstitions indulged by men of rank and learning . Baneful tendency of superstition - leads to deeds of ...
... doctrines . Various prevalent superstitious opinions - omens - witches - specters , & c . Proof of such notions still prevailing . Superstitions indulged by men of rank and learning . Baneful tendency of superstition - leads to deeds of ...
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... doctrines . Beneficial effects which Christianity has produced in the world , —is adapted to every country . Har- mony of Science and Revelation . Christianity of the Bible . Evidences of Revelation continually increasing . Reason for ...
... doctrines . Beneficial effects which Christianity has produced in the world , —is adapted to every country . Har- mony of Science and Revelation . Christianity of the Bible . Evidences of Revelation continually increasing . Reason for ...
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... doctrines of Astrology . No ... V. Illustrations of some of the opinions and practices in relation to witchcraft . ........... ...... 132 133 134 135 ..... 135 137 History of witchcraft - and the numbers that suffered for this supposed ...
... doctrines of Astrology . No ... V. Illustrations of some of the opinions and practices in relation to witchcraft . ........... ...... 132 133 134 135 ..... 135 137 History of witchcraft - and the numbers that suffered for this supposed ...
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... doctrines of astro logy in our own age and country , and of the ig norance and credulity from which such a belief proceeds . Parhelia , parselena , shooting stars , fiery meteors , luminous arches , lunar rainbows , and other ...
... doctrines of astro logy in our own age and country , and of the ig norance and credulity from which such a belief proceeds . Parhelia , parselena , shooting stars , fiery meteors , luminous arches , lunar rainbows , and other ...
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... doctrines and discoveries of modern sci- ence , and who yet remains the slave of supersti- tious notions and vain fears ? Of all the philoso- phers in Europe , is there one who is alarmed at an eclipse , at a comet , at an ignis fatuus ...
... doctrines and discoveries of modern sci- ence , and who yet remains the slave of supersti- tious notions and vain fears ? Of all the philoso- phers in Europe , is there one who is alarmed at an eclipse , at a comet , at an ignis fatuus ...
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