Chapter IV

EARLY CHURCH CUSTOMS, FASTS, AND FESTIVALS.

Church History Divided into Ages and Periods, 63; Apostolic Church,
64; The Millennium, 64; Community of Goods, 65; Emblems of Christians,
66; Christian Names, 66; Auricular Confession, 67; Religious Riots,
68; Preaching much Applauded, 68; Dress and Appearance of Clergy, 69;
Priests and Deacons, 69; Early Bishops, 70; The Pastoral Staff, 71;
Ancient Churches, 72; Deaconess, 72; Liturgy, 73; Ritualism, 74; The
Mass, 74; Ancient Church Service, 75; Organs and Bells, 76; Separation
of Sexes, 77; Praying for the Dead, 77; Sin-eaters at Funerals, 78;
Praising the Lord Day and Night, 78; Christmas Day and Easter Day, 79;
Festival of All Saints, 80; Holidays and Feasts, 80; Feast of the Ass,
81; The Boy Bishop, 81; Miracle Plays, 82; Passion Plays, 82; Festival
of the Rose, 83; The Millennium, 84; Church Building Age, 84; Round
Towers, 85; Worship of the Virgin, 85; Truce of God, 86; Number Seven
in Scripture, 87; A Jubilee Year, 87; King's Prayer for Rain, 89; The
Black Death, 90; Dancing Mania, 91; Monk Flagellants, 91; Extravagant
Dress, 92; Telling Fortunes, 93.