Beliefs Collection (page 7)

Looking over marshes at dawn to Blythburgh Church; Suffolk, England

Silhouette of church and other buildings on Lake Bled at dawn; Bled, Slovenia

Ancient Greeks offering sacrifice to the Gods. A Popular History of Greece, published 1887

Sacrificing a bull in Ancient Greece. Late 19th century work from an unidentified artist; Illustration

Mother with infant in cradle at bedtime, soft lighting from Victorian or Edwardian era

A mother and child saying bedtime prayers with child kneeling at the bed beside a window

Historic image in black and white of busy Broadway street in New York City, circa 1905, with the steeple of Trinity church in the foreground; New York City, New York, United States of America

Historic image in black and white of thatched cottages and a church in a village in England, circa 1890; Swalcliffe, Oxfordshire, England

Historic image in black and white of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Pisa Cathedral and a monk standing in the foreground, circa 1920; Pisa, Italy

Historic image of Cologne (Koln) Cathedral in Germany circa 1920; Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Historic image in black and white of people viewing landmarks from a rooftop, Cathedral of our Lady and the Scheldt River in Antwerp; Antwerp, Belgium

Historic image in black and white of York Minster Cathedral with pedestrians and cars on the street, circa 1920; York, England

Historic image in black and white of a cityscape of London, England with St. Pauls Cathedral in the distance, circa 1920; London, England

Historic image in black and white of a church in the town of Taxco, Mexico, circa 1920; Taxco, Guerrero, Mexico

Historic image in sepia of York Minster Cathedral in the background and a typical victorian street scene with pedestrians and horse and carriage on the street, circa 1920; York, England

Historic image in black and white of an artist painting on a canvas with palette and easel in front of a monastery in Spain, circa 1920; Catalonia, Spain

Historic image in sepia tone of a lady reading a book under a tree outside Martin Street Baptist Church circa 1900 in Raleigh; Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America

Historic image in black and white of children playing together along the canal in the Netherlands, circa 1900; Delfthaven, Holland

Historic image in sepia tone of a child begging for money outside the doorway of a church, with men and women watching

The pilgrims signing the compact, on board the May Flower, Nov. 11th, 1620. After an engraving by Gauthier from a painting by Tompkins Harrison Matteson

Emanuel Swedenborg, born Emanuel Swedberg, 1688 - 1772. Swedish Lutheran theologian, scientist, philosopher, revelator and mystic who inspired Swedenborgianism

George Fox, 1624 -1691. English Dissenter and a founder of the Religious Society of Friends, commonly known as the Quakers or Friends

Zoroaster, also known as Zarathustra, Zarathushtra Spitama or Ashu Zarathushtra. Ancient Iranian-speaking prophet. Illustration by Gordon Ross, American artist and illustrator (1873-1946)

Brigham Young, 1801 - 1877. American religious leader, politician, settler and the second president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Magic lantern slide circa 1900, Victorian social history. The Catacomb(s) of Callixtus (also known as the Cemetery of Callixtus) is one of the Catacombs of Rome on the Appian Way

Calvary. After a work by Scottish artist David Roberts, 1796-1864 and Belgian lithographer Louis Haghe, 1806-1885

Irish men, women and children on their knees praying in Downing Street during the Anglo-Irish Treaty meetings of 1921. The Anglo-Irish Treaty, also known as The Treaty

Mary Baker Eddy, 1821 - 1910, established the Church of Christ, Scientist. Illustration by Gordon Ross, American artist and illustrator (1873-1946), from Living Biographies of Religious Leaders

John Calvin, born Jehan Cauvin, 1509 - 1564. French theologian, pastor and reformer in Geneva during the Protestant Reformation

John Wesley, 1703 - 1791. English cleric and theologian and one of the founders of Methodism. Illustration by Gordon Ross, American artist and illustrator (1873-1946)

The Cathedral and Giralda tower in the late 19th century. Seville, Spain

Martin Luther, 1483 - 1546. German professor of theology, composer, priest and monk. Illustration by Gordon Ross, American artist and illustrator (1873-1946)

Saint Francis of Assisi, born Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone, also known as Francesco, circa 1181 / 1182 - 1226
Saint Francis of Assisi, born Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone, also known as Francesco, circa 1181/1182 - 1226. Italian Catholic friar, deacon and preacher

Muhammad, circa 570 - 632 AD. Founder of Islam. Illustration by Gordon Ross, American artist and illustrator (1873-1946), from Living Biographies of Religious Leaders

Jesus, circa 4 BC - circa AD 30 / 33, also known as Jesus of Nazareth and Jesus Christ. First-century Jewish preacher and religious leader

John the Baptist. Jewish itinerant preacher. Illustration by Gordon Ross, American artist and illustrator (1873-1946), from Living Biographies of Religious Leaders

Isaiah, 8th-century BC Jewish prophet. Illustration by Gordon Ross, American artist and illustrator (1873-1946), from Living Biographies of Religious Leaders

Moses, a prophet in the Abrahamic religions, leader of the Israelites and lawgiver. Illustration by Gordon Ross, American artist and illustrator (1873-1946)

Church interior with floating white bird feather
A white feather floats down from the ceiling of a church with sunlight shining through a stained glass window; Richmond, North Yorkshire, England

Abandoned church in rural Saskatchewan; Maryville, Saskatchewan, Canada

Outlook over city Regensburg from Dreifaltigkeitsberg, Bavaria, Germany
Outlook over the city of Regensburg from Dreifaltigkeitsberg with the spires of the Gothic St Peters Cathedral on the horizon at sunset with pink clouds; Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany

Thatbyinnyu Temple and Pagodas, Bagan, Myanmar (Burma)
Thatbyinnyu Temple and pagodas in the morning light, displaying their ornate towers over the treetops on the Bagan Plain; Bagan, Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma)

Rock of Cashel on the hilltop against a cloudy sky and Hore Abbey below, County Tipperary, Ireland
The ancient Rock of Cashel on the hilltop against a cloudy sky with Hore Abbey and the Tipperary countryside below; Cashel, County Tipperary, Ireland

The stone ruins of Hore Abbey, built in 1272 in County Tipperary, Ireland
The stone ruins of the Cistercian Hore Abbey sitting in a grassy field, (originally a Benedcitine Monastery) built in 1272; Cashel, County Tipperary, Ireland

Glendalough, the site of an early Christian monastic settlement, Derrybawn, County Wicklow, Ireland
Aerial of the Round Tower looking through the window to the sun rising over the hills at Glendalough (or The valley of the Two Lakes)

Fairy tree at Killary Harbour in County Galway, Ireland
Mythical, hawthorn (Crataegus) Fairy Tree waving in the wind at Killary Harbour along the Connemara Loop on a foggy day; County Galway, Ireland

Convent of Christ in Tomar, Portugal
Tourists at Convent of Christ in black and white with colourized umbrellas; Tomar, Portugal

Castelo de Almourol on the Islet of Almoural in the River Tagus, Centro Region, Portugal
Warm sunlight reflecting on the historical Castlo de Almourol on the islet of Almourol in the River Tagus with a grey sky; Vila Nova da Barquinha, Praia do Ribatejo, Centro Region, Portugal

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Beliefs have shaped the course of human history, transcending time and culture. From the ancient Papyrus of Ani (Book of the Dead) to the intricate Bust of goddess Tanit in Carthaginian art, we witness how they were etched into existence. In Japan, Komuso Buddhist monks don their straw hats, embodying spiritual enlightenment through music. Meanwhile, Thurles Cathedral in Co Tipperary stands as a testament to Ireland's deep-rooted religious convictions. A snake charmer playing a flute-like instrument with a serpent emerging from its basket reminds us of our fascination with mystical powers and ancient rituals. The Book of the Dead, dating back to 651-525 BC Egypt, unveils humanity's quest for understanding life beyond death. In Ulster during 1914, patriotism ran high as depicted in a patriotic postcard that symbolized unwavering faith in one's nation. On the shores of Ridgepool in Ballina, Co Mayo, Ireland salmon fishing becomes more than just an occupation; it becomes intertwined with folklore and spirituality. The story of Sisyphus resonates deeply within us - his eternal struggle represents our own battles against adversity and our relentless pursuit for meaning. Worshipping the God of Smallpox reveals both fear and hope coexisting side by side - belief systems often encompass both light and darkness. A poster advertising the Tomb of Nefertiti takes us on a journey through time to Luxor where people sought solace in divine presence. Lastly, John Of God serves as an embodiment of compassion and selflessness amidst religious devotion. These glimpses into various belief systems remind us that at our core lies an innate desire to seek answers beyond what is visible or tangible and can not confined by borders or eras; they transcend cultures and generations alike – forever shaping who we are as individuals and societies.