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Background imageWorship Collection: CATACOMBS OF ROME

CATACOMBS OF ROME
Early Christians worship in the catacombs of Saint Calixtus, below Rome, soon after the death of Jesus Date: 50

Background imageWorship Collection: IN THE CATACOMBS

IN THE CATACOMBS
Early Christians worship in the catacombs of Saint Calixtus, below Rome, soon after the death of Jesus Date: 50

Background imageWorship Collection: View of Nagoya town, Japan

View of Nagoya town, Japan
Vintage 19th century photograph - Meiji era Japan: view of Nagoya town

Background imageWorship Collection: tsurugaoka-Hachiman Shrine at Kamakura, Japan

tsurugaoka-Hachiman Shrine at Kamakura, Japan
Vintage 19th century photograph - Japan - from the studio of Baron Raimund von Stillfried. Tsurugaoka-Hachiman Shrine at Kamakura. origianl image by Felix, Felice, Beato

Background imageWorship Collection: The Chapel at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, a retirement home

The Chapel at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, a retirement home and nursing home for some 300 veterans of the British Army. Date: 1902

Background imageWorship Collection: Great pagoda and stone bull Tanjore, India, Samuel Bourne

Great pagoda and stone bull Tanjore, India, Samuel Bourne
19th century vintage photograph - great pagoda and stone bull Tanjore, India, Samuel Bourne photographer

Background imageWorship Collection: Pont / bridge d Iena, and Trocadero, Paris France

Pont / bridge d Iena, and Trocadero, Paris France
Vintage 19th century photograph- Pont / bridge d Iena, and Trocadero, Paris France

Background imageWorship Collection: Daibutsu, statue of Buddha, Kamakura, Japan

Daibutsu, statue of Buddha, Kamakura, Japan, late 19th century

Background imageWorship Collection: East Honganji temple, Kyoto, Japan

East Honganji temple, Kyoto, Japan. Vintage 19th century photograph

Background imageWorship Collection: Nishi Otni temple, Kyoto, Japan

Nishi Otni temple, Kyoto, Japan. Vintage 19th century photograph

Background imageWorship Collection: Street and minaret near Herods Gate, Jerusalem, C. 1930

Street and minaret near Herods Gate, Jerusalem, C. 1930
Street and minaret near Herods Gate, Jerusalem, Palestine, Israel, Holy Land c.1930

Background imageWorship Collection: Nishi Honganji Temple - western Buddhist temple, Japan

Nishi Honganji Temple - western Buddhist temple, Japan. Vintage 19th century photograph

Background imageWorship Collection: Cathedral, Palermo, Sicily Italy

Cathedral, Palermo, Sicily Italy
Vintage 19th century photograph: Cathedral, Palermo, Sicily Italy

Background imageWorship Collection: Historical views of Persia (Iran)

Historical views of Persia (Iran). View of the city of Gombroon (Bandar Abbas) on the Persian Gulf 58, the courtesan Thais leading Alexander the Great to set fire to Persepolis 59

Background imageWorship Collection: Views of South Africa, 1820

Views of South Africa, 1820
View of Griquatown, Northern Cape, 52, Khoikhoi visiting their family graves 53, and a Khoikhoi preacher preaching in front of a wagon 54. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rev

Background imageWorship Collection: Interior of the Heliopolis, Baalbek, Lebanon

Interior of the Heliopolis, Baalbek, Lebanon
View of the interior of the Heliopolis or Temple of Baalbek, Lebanon Beqaa Valley. Interno del Tempio di Balbec. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giovanni Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios

Background imageWorship Collection: Railway construction, extension to Broad Street, London 1871

Railway construction, extension to Broad Street, London 1871
Railway construction, showing demolition of the Worship Street Gas Works to make way for Great Eastern Railway extension to Broad Street, London. 1871

Background imageWorship Collection: Kannushi

Kannushi
A kannushi, also called shinshoku, is the person responsible for the maintenance of a Shinto shrine as well as for leading worship. Date: 1933

Background imageWorship Collection: Group of Ne wekwe, Galaxy fraternity, He iwa

Group of Ne wekwe, Galaxy fraternity, He iwa (north) Ki wi sine, chamber dedicated to anthropic worship, Zuni nation. Lithograph after an illustration by Mary Wright Gill from John Wesley Powells

Background imageWorship Collection: Worshippers making offerings to a statue of

Worshippers making offerings to a statue of Buddha or Fo in a banyan tree, Vietnam. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

Background imageWorship Collection: Ceremonial dance for Artemis or Diana

Ceremonial dance for Artemis or Diana the Huntress in a sacred forest on the island of Delos. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sasso after a painting by Angelo Monticelli from Giulio Ferrarios

Background imageWorship Collection: Chinese peasants worshipping at a temple in the country

Chinese peasants worshipping at a temple in the country. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World

Background imageWorship Collection: Pomp and ceremony of rituals and processions

Pomp and ceremony of rituals and processions in honour of Osiris, from a bas-relief in Thebes. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by from Giulio Ferrrarios Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples

Background imageWorship Collection: Tabernacle in the Wilderness

Tabernacle in the Wilderness
The tabernacle was the portable sanctuary created by Moses as a place of worship during the period of wandering that came before their arrival in the Promised Land

Background imageWorship Collection: The Form of the Tabernacle

The Form of the Tabernacle
According to Jewish texts, the tabernacle was the portable sanctuary created by Moses as a place of worship during the period of wandering that came before their arrival in the Promised Land

Background imageWorship Collection: Table of Shewbread

Table of Shewbread
Shewbread or showbread are the cakes or loaves of bread which were always present on a specially dedicated two crowned table, in the Temple in Jerusalem as an offering to God. Date: circa 1800

Background imageWorship Collection: Priest Eleazar conducting ritual purification

Priest Eleazar conducting ritual purification
This depicts High Priest Eleazar preparing the water of separation (commonly known as the water of purification) preparing to purify a bull in preparation for slaughter

Background imageWorship Collection: Synagogue Interior

Synagogue Interior
Interior of a synagogue during a daily service

Background imageWorship Collection: Jews at the Wailing Wall

Jews at the Wailing Wall
Two Jews at the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem. The Wailing Wall, also known as the Western Wall located in the Old City of Jerusalem is a sacred place of prayer and pilgrimage for Jews

Background imageWorship Collection: Jews celebrating the Feast of Tabernacles

Jews celebrating the Feast of Tabernacles
The Feast of Tabernacles also known as Sukkot is a Jewish holiday that is celebrated over the course of a week, five days after Yom Kippur

Background imageWorship Collection: Habit of a Common Priest

Habit of a Common Priest
Jewish Priest dressed in a robe. Date: 1797

Background imageWorship Collection: Feast of the Tabernacles (Sukkot)

Feast of the Tabernacles (Sukkot)
This engraving depicts Sukkot also known as the Feast of Tabernacles which is a Jewish holiday celebrated over one week that comes five days after Yom Kippur (day of atonement)

Background imageWorship Collection: Day of Atonement at Houndsditch Synagogue, London 1901

Day of Atonement at Houndsditch Synagogue, London 1901
Monday was the Day of Atonement, also known as Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the year in Judaism. It centers around atonement and repentance and involves a 25 hour fasting period

Background imageWorship Collection: Aaron entering the Holy Place on the Day of Atonement

Aaron entering the Holy Place on the Day of Atonement
Aaron is a prophet, high priest, and the brother of Moses. He is depicted in this engraving entering the Holy Place on the Day of Atonement

Background imageWorship Collection: Jew at prayer

Jew at prayer
Jew worshiping with his head covered. The act of covering the head when praying is seen as honouring god. Date: circa 1800

Background imageWorship Collection: Early Morning Jewish service, London

Early Morning Jewish service, London
This depicts an early morning Jewish service in London. Shacharit is the morning Tefillah (prayer) of Judaism. It is one of three daily prayers. Date: 1889

Background imageWorship Collection: Pagoda of Canon (Kannon)

Pagoda of Canon (Kannon)
Pagoda dedicated to the deity Canon (Kwannon, Kannon, Quannon) More commonly refereed to as Kannon, this Buddhist deity personifies compassion and is known as the Goddess of Mercy

Background imageWorship Collection: Jebis

Jebis (also known as Jebisu) is known in Japanese mythology as the younger brother of the sun deity. He lived by fishing and after his death

Background imageWorship Collection: Daikoku

Daikoku is one of the Seven Gods of Luck in Japanese mythology, known as the god of wealth and guardian of farmers. He is often depicted carrying a wish-granting mallet in his hand

Background imageWorship Collection: Xaca, Japanese Deity

Xaca, Japanese Deity
Japanese deity Xaca Date: 1737

Background imageWorship Collection: Darma and Chaplets

Darma and Chaplets
Engraving of Darma, a saint of Japan, accompanied by engravings of chaplets, known as malas in Buddhism, which are said to represent humanitys mortal desires

Background imageWorship Collection: Xantai, Japanese Deity

Xantai, Japanese Deity
Japanese deity, Xantai Date: 1737

Background imageWorship Collection: Idol of Canon

Idol of Canon
Canon idol (also referred to as kannon, kwannon) Date: 1737

Background imageWorship Collection: Japanese Preacher

Japanese Preacher
A Japanese Preacher haranguing (preaching to) the people who are assembled to worship their Tuteler-Idol. Date: 1760

Background imageWorship Collection: Toranga, Japanese Deity

Toranga, Japanese Deity
Engraving of the deity Toranga, found in the Toranga pagoda, Japan. Date: 1737

Background imageWorship Collection: Pagoda of Toranga

Pagoda of Toranga
The Pagoda of Toranga which contains a statue of the deity Toranga in Japan Date: 1737

Background imageWorship Collection: Shinto Temple at Nikko, Japan

Shinto Temple at Nikko, Japan
Shinto Temple located in Nikko in Japan. The shrines and temples located here, alongside their natural surroundings, have been sacred sites for hundreds of years

Background imageWorship Collection: Supreme Deity Amaterasu

Supreme Deity Amaterasu
The supreme deity who according to the Japanese created the world. Amaterasu is known as the supreme Japanese deity. Records of her worship have been found in some of the oldest records of Japanese



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