Observations on divers passages of Scripture [by T. Harmer]. By T. Harmer. With additions and corrections by A. Clarke, Volume 2

1816

KELATING TO THEIR DIET	2

Wine and Flowers frequent in Eastern	10

Entertainments made in the open Air	18

In those out of Door Entertainments	24

Of their sitting on Heaps of Stones	36

Method of cultivating Rice in different	40

Strange Method of eating among	47

Honey not wholesome to Europeans in	58

They relieve the Tedium of the Way on their	194

No Mangers used in the East HairBags	201

Method of wearing their Swords in travelling	208

Of their Inclosures Fences Walls	215

Hospitality of the Arabs to Travellers	222

Provisions often extorted from the poor	235

The Times of Journeying pitching their	242

Civility of the Women to Strangers	248

Of their Honeypots	69

36	74

Different Kinds of Game esteemed Deli	75

Roasted and stewed Meat Delicacies	86

Game sometimes usedHunting of the Arabs	93

Manner of eating at Courts	103

Provisions sent from the Tables of Eastern Princes to the Poor c	105

Women and Men do not eat together in the East	106

The Eastern People begin to eat very early in the Morning	108

Abstemiousness conducive to Health	110

Mats used in the East instead of Tables	111

Various Utensils used by the ancient Jews	113

Women are still accustomed to draw water in the East	122

Water the principal Beverage in the East	124

Large Supply of Cattle at the Tables of Princes	126

Drinking Vessels often made of Gold in the East	132

Horns used as drinking Vessels in the East	134

Effects of Wine upon some Eastern De votees	136

Different Kinds of Wines in the East	137

Sweet Wines much esteemed in the East	146

The Easterns drink their Wine before Meat	149

Libations of Wine still made in the East	151

Of their WinePresses	152

The Reason why Wine is often poured from Vessel to Vessel	153

Vinegar and LemonJuice used as Drinks in the East	155

Of Lemons Oranges and Citrons	157

Superior Excellence of the Pistachio Nuts of Syria	163

Of Music in the Eastern Feasts	169

Different Kinds of Musical Instruments	172

Carry also Skins filled with Water for their	180

Their Manner of making up their Packages	188

Curious Criticisms on John iv 6	261

Caravans travel chiefly in the Night	267

The Necessity of Guides in Travelling	279

EASTERN MODES OF HONOURING THE LIVING AND	289

Dresses often given to Persons of Distinction	308

When an Inferior is visited by a Superior	315

Particular Kinds of Salutations	325

Farther Considerations on the same Sub	331

Sometimes the Inferior mentions himself	334

Kissing what is presented a Token of Respect	340

Kissing the Beard a Token of Respect	346

Christians in Egypt obliged to alight	352

Different Kinds of Perfumes used at	366

Changing the Dress of a Person a Token	379

Partycoloured Garments esteemed a Mark	385

Criminals not permitted to look on	390

Singular Method of honouring an Arabian	404

The Dress of Brides often changed during	412

Dancing and Music used in doing Persons	420

Different Methods of expressing their	427

Letters sent to Superiors are made up in	435

Chains on the Necks of Camels c Marks	440

Persons not possessing the regal Dignity	451

Red Shoes and Girdles supposed to have	458

204	476

High raised Seats Places of Honour	483

The Manner in which the Sabbath is	491

Fine Handkerchiefs embroidered Cloth	499

the East	507

Various Methods of honouring Persons	511

Presents made and received essen	517

Title	Observations on divers passages of Scripture [by T. Harmer]. By T. Harmer. With additions and corrections by A. Clarke, Volume 2 Observations on divers passages of Scripture [by T. Harmer]. By T. Harmer. With additions and corrections by A. Clarke, Thomas Harmer
Author	Thomas Harmer
Editor	Adam Clarke
Edition	5
Published	1816
Original from	Oxford University
Digitized	Jul 10, 2008

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