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TextDiscourse for the first Sunday after Pentecost; Luke 6:37
Archer, James, 1751-1834This sermon cautions against rash judgement and condemnation of others as it is in direct conflict with the virtues of Charity and love which all Christians should practice.Subject - Time PeriodDate Created1788 – 1826CollectionCopyrightThis sermon cautions against rash judgement and condemnation of others as it is in direct conflict with the virtues of Charity and love which all Christians should practice. -
Still imageDissertation sur le Culte Religieux
Picart, Bernard, 1673-1733A series of four engravings depicting aspects of religious rituals and practices from ancient Mediterranean cultures, including Greek, Roman, and Egyptian. The engraving on the top right depicts a supplicant praying before a temple of Pomona, the Latin and Roman goddess of fruit trees, gardens, and orchards, who is depicted to the supplicant's left.Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCopyrightA series of four engravings depicting aspects of religious rituals and practices from ancient Mediterranean cultures, including Greek, Roman, and Egyptian. The engraving on the top right depicts a supplicant praying before a temple of Pomona, the Latin and Roman goddess of fruit trees, gardens, and orchards, who is depicted to the supplicant's left. -
ArtifactDrapery attributed to be from John Wesley's bed
A piece of striped cloth which is proported to have been part of the draperies from John Wesley's bed. Included with the cloth in the physical collection is a note explaining the drapery.Subject - Time PeriodDate Created1703 – 1791CollectionCopyrightA piece of striped cloth which is proported to have been part of the draperies from John Wesley's bed. Included with the cloth in the physical collection is a note explaining the drapery. -
Still imageEngraving of "John Wesley, A. M.
Bromley, WilliamAn engraved portrait of John Wesley in profile. It is identical to 18-003-001.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedApril 1, 1791CollectionCopyrightAn engraved portrait of John Wesley in profile. It is identical to 18-003-001. -
Still imageEngraving of "John Wesley, M.A. Fellow at Lincoln College, Oxford"
An engraved protrait of a young John Wesley based on the J Williams painting.Subject - Time PeriodDate Created1745CollectionCopyrightAn engraved protrait of a young John Wesley based on the J Williams painting. -
Still imageEngraving of "Rev. John Wesley, MA: Late Fellow of Lincoln College, Oxford"
MartynA framed engraving of John Wesley based on the portrait by R. Arnold.Subject - Time PeriodDate Created1791 – 1899CollectionCopyrightA framed engraving of John Wesley based on the portrait by R. Arnold. -
Still imageEngraving of "The Revd. John Wesley. A.M."
Holloway, Thomas, 1748-1827A framed engraving of John Wesley. Note on back states that image was clipped from a literary magazine in 1792.Subject - Time PeriodDate Created1792CollectionCopyrightA framed engraving of John Wesley. Note on back states that image was clipped from a literary magazine in 1792. -
Still imageEngraving of Charles Wesley
An engraving of Charles Wesley in an elaborate, decorative frame.Subject - Time PeriodDate Created1750 – 1850CollectionCopyrightAn engraving of Charles Wesley in an elaborate, decorative frame. -
Still imageEngraving of John Wesley
Barry, J.A framed engraving of John Wesley based on the R. Arnold portrait. Partially illegible inscription on back.Subject - Time PeriodDate Created1791CollectionCopyrightA framed engraving of John Wesley based on the R. Arnold portrait. Partially illegible inscription on back. -
Still imageEngraving of John Wesley
Lodge, JohnAn engraved portrait of John Wesley in profile. Originally published by John Wade and printed in the Sunday Magazine.Subject - Time PeriodDate Created1781CollectionCopyrightAn engraved portrait of John Wesley in profile. Originally published by John Wade and printed in the Sunday Magazine. -
Still imageEngraving of John Wesley, James Hamilton, M.D., and Rev. Joseph Cole
A framed engraving of John Wesley, James Hamilton, M.D., and Revd. Joseph Cole with the inscription, "Ninty [sic] four years have I sojourned upon this earth endeavouring to do good" [sic, Wesley died at age 87].Subject - Time PeriodDate Created1790CollectionCopyrightA framed engraving of John Wesley, James Hamilton, M.D., and Revd. Joseph Cole with the inscription, "Ninty [sic] four years have I sojourned upon this earth endeavouring to do good" [sic, Wesley died at age 87]. -
TextEpitaph on Dr. Dodd by John Wesley
An epitaph written for Dr. Dodd by John Wesley.Subject - Time PeriodDate Created1720 – 1791CollectionCopyrightAn epitaph written for Dr. Dodd by John Wesley. -
TextEthica naturalis, seu, Documenta moralia e variis rerum naturalium proprietatib[us], virtutum vitiorumq[ue] symbolicis imaginibus collecta
Weigel, Johann Christoph, 1661-1726Summary: First edition, first issue of an educational emblem book based on various aspects of nature and human nature with 100 engraved emblems by Jan Luiken (41 images) and Caspar Luiken (59 images). Each emblem is accompanied by a 10-line Latin verse in letterpress by the German engraver and publisher Johann Christoph Weigel.Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCopyrightSummary: First edition, first issue of an educational emblem book based on various aspects of nature and human nature with 100 engraved emblems by Jan Luiken (41 images) and Caspar Luiken (59 images). Each emblem is accompanied by a 10-line Latin verse in letterpress by the German engraver and publisher Johann Christoph Weigel. -
TextExpenses of Mr. Edward Shippen to John Bates
An itemized list of expenses billed to a Mr. Edward Shippen, to be paid to John Bates, for cobbling services. The list includes orders for new shoes, as well as mending expenses, for Shippen's children and at least two enslaved individuals in his household.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedOctober 31, 1765CopyrightAn itemized list of expenses billed to a Mr. Edward Shippen, to be paid to John Bates, for cobbling services. The list includes orders for new shoes, as well as mending expenses, for Shippen's children and at least two enslaved individuals in his household. -
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TextExtract of Count Zinzendorf's Discourses on the redemption of man by the death of Christ
Zinzendorf, Nicolaus Ludwig, Graf von, 1700-1760Summary: An extract from a work by Nicolaus Ludwig Zinzendorf on finding redemption through Christ.Summary: An extract from a work by Nicolaus Ludwig Zinzendorf on finding redemption through Christ. -
Still imageF. Pogge. Florentin
Picart, Bernard, 1673-1733An engraving depicting a portrait of Poggio Bracciolini hanging in a window above a stack of books on the windowsill with the city of Florence in the distance.Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCopyrightAn engraving depicting a portrait of Poggio Bracciolini hanging in a window above a stack of books on the windowsill with the city of Florence in the distance. -
Still imageFall and Restoration in the Catholic Church
Picart, Bernard, 1673-1733A set of six engravings depicting various examples of separation and reconciliation in the Catholic Church. The upper engravings show the degradation and restoration of a bishop. The middle engravings show the extinguishing of a candle, symbolizing excommunication, and the restoration of the excommunicated person to the church . The lower engravings show a heretic seeking reconciliation and being led to the altar by a bishop.Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCopyrightA set of six engravings depicting various examples of separation and reconciliation in the Catholic Church. The upper engravings show the degradation and restoration of a bishop. The middle engravings show the extinguishing of a candle, symbolizing excommunication, and the restoration of the excommunicated person to the church . The lower engravings show a heretic seeking reconciliation and being led to the altar by a bishop. -
TextFields Chapel Methodist Church, A History
Dupree, Rev. BillA brief history of the Fields Chapel Methodist Church including details surrounding the name of the church, renovations to the church building, and a chronological list of the church's pastors.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedMarch 1957CollectionsCopyrightA brief history of the Fields Chapel Methodist Church including details surrounding the name of the church, renovations to the church building, and a chronological list of the church's pastors. -
TextFirst of three short discourses, all untitled, concerning candidates for a religious profession
Archer, James, 1751-1834This sermon explains the importance of renouncing both worldly pleasures and oneself when seeking a religious profession.Subject - Time PeriodDate Created1788 – 1826CollectionCopyrightThis sermon explains the importance of renouncing both worldly pleasures and oneself when seeking a religious profession. -
Still imageFloorplan of where the Conclave is held in the Vatican
A woodcut floorplan depicting the building complex in the Vatican where the Papal conclave is held. Buildings in this area include St. Peter's Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, and the Vatican Palace.Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCopyrightA woodcut floorplan depicting the building complex in the Vatican where the Papal conclave is held. Buildings in this area include St. Peter's Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, and the Vatican Palace.