Sect Collection

Mormons cutting stone for their temple, Utah
Quarrying stone for the Mormon Temple in Salt Lake City, Utah, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Mormons caught in a prairie blizzard en route to Utah
Mormon hand-cart company struggling across the plains to Salt Lake City. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Lalish capital of the Kurdish sect of the Yazidis in Iraq Kurdistan

PASQUALLY
MARTINEZ PASQUALLY French founder of Martinist esoteric sect

Symbolic designs on the lid of the Pastos in the vault of the Adepts, c
RGL212699 Symbolic designs on the lid of the Pastos in the vault of the Adepts, c.1895 (coloured ink on paper) by English School

Three Sikh men, India. Date: 1843

Quaker women spinning in church
Quaker ladies doing their chores while at worship services. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Shaker ceremony, New Lebanon, New York, 1870s
Shakers religious service in the meeting-house at New Lebanon, New York, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Quaker worship service in Philadelphia, 1800s
Society of Friends (Quaker) meeting-house in Philadelphia, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Joseph Smith translating the Book of Mormon
Joseph Smith translating the Mormon " Golden Bible" aloud to Oliver Cowdery, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Amalric of Bena preaching
3480284 Amalric of Bena preaching; (add.info.: Amalric of Bena preaching, was a French theologian and sect leader, after whom the Amalricians are named. (14th C. ). Biblioteque Nationale, Paris

Various sects of Hindu priests or Brahmin with their religious paraphernalia at a river bank
FLO4623603 Various sects of Hindu priests or Brahmin with their religious paraphernalia at a river bank. Identified as priests of Sceroteri, Canoge, Drauers, Brijbashi and Uriah

Pilgrim Fathers, members of English Separatist Church sect of Puritans, leaving Delft Haven on their voyage to America
531422 Pilgrim Fathers, members of English Separatist Church sect of Puritans, leaving Delft Haven on their voyage to America July 1620

The Albigenses of Carcassonne (litho)
8661245 The Albigenses of Carcassonne (litho) by Laurens, Jean Paul (1838-1921) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Albigenses of Carcassonne)

The Women of Eleusis, 1931 (painting)
7332428 The Women of Eleusis, 1931 (painting) by Delville, Jean (1867-1953); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Tournai, Belgium; (add.info.: Musee des Beaux-Arts, Hainaut, Belgium.); © Paul Maeyaert

History. Waterloo, book by the Mapah (Simon Ganneau, famous character of Paris in the half of the 19th cent.)
3434602 History. Waterloo, book by the Mapah (Simon Ganneau, famous character of Paris in the half of the 19th cent.). Poster, France, c.1841. (poster); (add.info.: Coll. Part. History)

Flagellant: Sect, founded 1260, whipped themselves until blood ran in order to obtain God's mercy
536396 Flagellant: Sect, founded 1260, whipped themselves until blood ran in order to obtain God's mercy and to appease his wrath for the sins of mankind

Waldenses (Valdenses, Vaudois, Valdesi) Christian sect originating in 12th century France
530300 Waldenses (Valdenses, Vaudois, Valdesi) Christian sect originating in 12th century France. Devotees followed Christ in simplicity and poverty. Persecuted by Rome

Waldenses (Valdenses, Vaudois, Valdesi) Christian sect originating 12th century France
530301 Waldenses (Valdenses, Vaudois, Valdesi) Christian sect originating 12th century France. Its devotees followed Christ in simplicity and poverty. Persecuted by Rome

These Tradesmen are Preachers in the City of London', broadside published in London, 1647
527983 These Tradesmen are Preachers in the City of London', broadside published in London, 1647. Congregationalists, a nonconformist dissenting Protestant sect who

N. Tcaikowsky, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
N. Tcaikowsky, between c1915 and c1920.

Esquisse pour l'église Saint-Ambroise : saint Augustin, au concile de Carthage... c.1873-1875
Esquisse pour l'eglise Saint-Ambroise : Saint Augustin, au concile de Carthage, reconcilie les catholiques et les donatistes, between 1873 and 1875

Esquisse pour l'église Saint-Ambroise : saint Augustin faisant cesser un usage... c.1872-1875
Esquisse pour l'eglise Saint-Ambroise : saint Augustin faisant cesser un usage barbare selon lequel les peres, les freres et les fils se battaient entre eux pour s'exercer a la guerre

Shaker Visionary Image, 1935/1942. Creator: Unknown
Shaker Visionary Image, 1935/1942

Shaker Visionary Image, 1935/1942. Creator: Unknown
Shaker Visionary Image, 1935/1942

Shaker Visionary Image, 1935/1942. Creator: Unknown
Shaker Visionary Image, 1935/1942

Shaker Textile Sample, c. 1940. Creator: Harold Weisenborn
Shaker Textile Sample, c. 1940

Shaker Coverlet, 1935/1942. Creator: Martha Sancher
Shaker Coverlet, 1935/1942

Shaker Built-In Cupboard, 1937. Creator: Sumner Merrill
Shaker Built-In Cupboard, 1937

Small Shaker Chest, c. 1937. Creator: Sumner Merrill
Small Shaker Chest, c. 1937

Shaker Yoke, 1935/1942. Creator: T. Joyce
Shaker Yoke, 1935/1942

Shaker Cedar Bucket, 1941. Creator: T. Joyce
Shaker Cedar Bucket, 1941

Shaker Chair, c. 1938. Creator: Emil Hagen
Shaker Chair, c. 1938

Shaker Rug Binding Tapes, c. 1937. Creator: Helen Dana
Shaker Rug Binding Tapes, c. 1937

Shaker Kerchief, c. 1936. Creator: Lucille Chabot
Shaker Kerchief, c. 1936

Shaker Bonnet Mold, 1935/1942. Creator: Francis Bruner
Shaker Bonnet Mold, 1935/1942

Shaker Seed Comb, 1935/1942. Creator: Francis Bruner
Shaker Seed Comb, 1935/1942

Shaker Cape, 1935/1942. Creator: Francis Bruner
Shaker Cape, 1935/1942

Shaker Cape, c. 1936. Creator: Francis Bruner
Shaker Cape, c. 1936

Shaker Straw Bonnet, c. 1937. Creator: Mona Brown
Shaker Straw Bonnet, c. 1937

Shaker Rug, 1935/1942. Creator: Mona Brown
Shaker Rug, 1935/1942

Shaker Box, 1941. Creator: Peter Antonelli
Shaker Box, 1941

Shaker Broom, 1941. Creator: Peter Antonelli
Shaker Broom, 1941

The Baphomet of the Templars, illustration of a stone casket found at Essarois (Burgundy
DGC405782 The Baphomet of the Templars, illustration of a stone casket found at Essarois (Burgundy) (engraving) by English School

Monsignor Alphonse Favier (1837-1905), Bishop of Peking, from Le Petit Journal, 6th January 1901 (litho)
3037959 Monsignor Alphonse Favier (1837-1905), Bishop of Peking, from Le Petit Journal, 6th January 1901 (litho) by French School

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Kobe, Japan - A komuso (monk of the Fuke sect) wearing a basket hat (tengai or tengui) and playing the shakuhachi bamboo flute. Date: 1928

The Baphomet of the Templars, copy of an stone casket found at Essarois (Burgundy) (litho
CHT287227 The Baphomet of the Templars, copy of an stone casket found at Essarois (Burgundy) (litho) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

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"Exploring the Diverse World of Sects: From Mormons to Yazidis" Witness the dedication and craftsmanship as Mormons cut stone for their majestic temple in Utah, a testament to their unwavering faith. Battling nature's fury, brave Mormons find themselves caught in a prairie blizzard en route to their promised land in Utah, showcasing their resilience and determination. Step into Lalish, the captivating capital of the Kurdish sect of Yazidis in Iraq Kurdistan, where ancient traditions blend with spiritual devotion amidst breathtaking landscapes. Unveiling Pasqually's enigmatic teachings - delve into the mystical world of this mysterious figure who founded an esoteric sect that continues to intrigue scholars today. Marvel at symbolic designs adorning the lid of Pastos within the vault of Adepts, offering glimpses into secret rituals and hidden knowledge from centuries past. Experience Quaker women spinning peacefully during church gatherings, embodying simplicity and self-sufficiency while fostering community bonds through shared labor. Transport yourself back to New Lebanon, New York in the 1870s as you witness a mesmerizing Shaker ceremony - an awe-inspiring display of dance and song celebrating spiritual unity. Immerse yourself in Philadelphia's vibrant Quaker worship service during the 1800s - a time when silence spoke volumes as individuals sought divine guidance through collective meditation. Journey alongside Joseph Smith as he translates sacred texts for The Book of Mormon; witness his profound connection with God that would shape an entire religious movement. Travel back to Kobe, Japan in 1928 where komuso monks from Fuke sect don basket hats (tengai) while playing soul-stirring melodies on shakuhachi bamboo flutes - a harmonious blend of spirituality and artistry. Encounter mysteries surrounding Templars' Baphomet depicted on an intriguing stone casket found in Essarois, Burgundy.