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Proselytes were admitted by circumcision and baptism, and nothing beyond an acceptance of the Unity of God and the abjuration of idolatry is even now required by way of profession from a proselyte.

From Judaism by Abrahams, Israel

Proselytes and gold mines were sought with equal ardour.

From Critical and Historical Essays — Volume 2 by Macaulay, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron

Proselytes were easily gained, at a time when all men's affections were turned towards religion, and when the most extravagant modes of it were sure to be most popular.

From The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part E. From Charles I. to Cromwell by Hume, David

Proselytes, however, performed very important functions in it.

From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 03 by Horne, Charles F. (Charles Francis)

Proselytes and converts, 405. of one another's trade, 1394.

From Handy Dictionary of Poetical Quotations by Various