Religious and spiritual Books

A fascinating memoir chronicling the author's life and his spiritual journey. Through his experiences, readers will gain insight into the power of faith and the rewards of an examined life.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally...

This biography examines the life and legacy of John Williams, a young Scottish minister who became a pioneer missionary to the South Pacific. William King Tweedie chronicles Williams' early years of diligence and perseverance, which led to his eventual...

The Beloved Physician is a biography of Luke the Evangelist, the writer of the third gospel in the New Testament. Written by Daniel P. Kidder with contributions from William Andrus Alcott, this book contains a narrative of Luke's life in the context of...

This biography tells the inspiring story of Father Francis Cointet, who devoted his life to serving the Catholic Church as a missionary and educator. With its vivid descriptions of life in 19th-century America and Europe, it is a fascinating glimpse into...

This book is an engaging and comprehensive study of the life and work of John the Baptist, the forerunner of Jesus Christ. Ross C. Houghton provides a detailed analysis of John's historical and biblical contexts, and examines the significance of his...

Follow the compelling story of St. Peter's mission and martyrdom with this insightful book. From his early ministry to his eventual death, you'll gain a deeper understanding of this important figure in Christianity. A must-read for scholars and anyone...

This fascinating memoir chronicles the life, ministry, and writings of the esteemed William Jones. Follow along as he recounts his journey from his humble beginnings to becoming one of the most influential figures in his field. A must-read for anyone...

This book tells the inspiring story of Marie-Catherine Putigny, a lay-sister of the Visitation Convent at Metz. Through her dedication to serving God and her fellow sisters, Marie-Catherine became known as a paragon of religious devotion and humility...

This poignant memoir offers a vivid account of life in 17th century Scotland and the experiences of one man's spiritual journey. John Blackadder's diary reveals the challenges and triumphs of his career as a Presbyterian preacher during some of the most...

In this moving biography, Morris and Babcock tell the story of Andrew Fuller, one of the most influential Baptist theologians of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The book provides a fascinating insight into the life and work of this remarkable...

Cidi Abou-Médien, ou Bou-Médin, est un célèbre marabout du XVIIe siècle vénéré dans le monde musulman pour ses pouvoirs de guérison et ses enseignements spirituels. Dans ce livre, Jean Joseph Léandre Bargès raconte la vie fascinante de ce personnage...

In this memoir, readers are offered a unique perspective on the struggles of Scottish Presbyterians in the 17th century. William Veitch and George Brysson recount their experiences living through the tumultuous events of the time, including the...

This inspiring memoir chronicles the life and faith of Jacob Ritter, a devoted minister in the Society of Friends. His story is one of perseverance, devotion, and the transformative power of faith, and is sure to encourage and inspire readers of all...

A lovingly crafted biography of one of the most important figures in the history of the Church of England. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of religion and the Victorian era.This work has been selected by scholars as being...

Thomas von Kempen Der Prediger der Nachfolge Christi ist eine Biografie von Thomas von Kempen, einem niederländischen Mönch und Autor des berühmten christlichen Werkes Nachfolge Christi. Diese faszinierende Biografie gibt Einblick in das Leben und die...

Ce livre relate l'histoire captivante du fondateur de la Compagnie de Jésus, Saint Ignace de Loyola, et de la création de cet ordre religieux. Cette biographie intéressera tous ceux qui s'intéressent à l'histoire de l'Église catholique et à la vie des...

A classic biography of the father of the Protestant Reformation, Martin Luther, Johann Friedrich Sachse's "De Vita Martini Lutheri Narratio" provides a detailed and intimate look at the life and times of this towering figure in Christian history. Drawing...

Henry Martyn was one of the most gifted missionaries of the early nineteenth century. This insightful biography reveals his remarkable journey through Persia and India while reflecting on his unshakable faith in the face of adversity. This book is a...

This book tells the story of Michele Nardi, an Italian evangelist who dedicated his life to spreading the Gospel throughout Italy in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is a fascinating and inspiring account of one man's mission to bring hope to a...

A touching memoir of the life and work of the Reverend Edward Payson, who devoted his life to spreading the gospel and helping the needy in Portland, Maine. This book is an inspiring read for anyone looking to lead a life of purpose.This work has been...

This biography of John Tillotson, the Archbishop of Canterbury from 1691 to 1694, is a valuable resource for those interested in the history of the Anglican Church and the broader cultural and political context in which it operated. Drawing on a range of...

Learn about the remarkable lives and characters of the preachers who have departed this life since the commencement of the work of God among the people called Methodists in connection with the Rev. John Wesley. Discover how these preachers influenced the...

Dieses Werk ist eine Biographie des Heiligen Ludwig, eines bedeutenden Herrschers in Thüringen im 13. Jahrhundert. Es bietet einen umfassenden Überblick über sein Leben und seine Bedeutung für die Geschichte der Region.This work has been selected by...

This book is a comprehensive biography of Victorinus Strigelius, a controversial figure during the Reformation. The authors delve into his life, theology, and the controversies surrounding him, providing a unique perspective on the tumultuous religious...

Thomas of Celano's Vita Prima Sancti Francisci Assisiensis is the earliest biography of St. Francis of Assisi, written approximately two years after Francis's death. This edition of Vita Prima, published in 1906, is part of a two-volume set and provides...

This diary offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a Scottish minister during the mid-18th century. George Ridpath was a man of deep faith and strong convictions, and his writings offer insights into his spiritual journey, as well as the social and...

In this deeply personal memoir, Richard C. Evans shares his remarkable story as a leader in the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Detailing his journey from humble beginnings to positions of great responsibility within the church,...

Through letters, personal accounts, and other historical documents, readers can gain an appreciation for the life and impact of the Rev. John Stevens. This memoir offers a fascinating look at the life of a man whose spirit and passion for his faith left...

This fascinating biography tells the story of one of the most influential figures in the history of Christianity, Charles Haddon Spurgeon. Born in 1834, Spurgeon rose to become one of the most popular and beloved preachers of his time, attracting...

Scritto con sapienza e abilità, questo libro offre una scorsa approfondita sulla figura di Fra Jeronimo Savonarola, del quale viene approfondito il pensiero e la vita. Una lettura imperdibile per tutti coloro che si interessano alla storia fiorentina e...

This memoir chronicles the life, character, and methods of the Reverend Joseph Nimmo, a prominent figure in the religious community. With intimate details and personal anecdotes, readers will gain insight into the inner workings of the mind of a great...

This autobiography details the life of Rev. Luther Lee, a prominent American Methodist leader in the 19th century. Lee was a fervent abolitionist and worked tirelessly for the temperance movement.This work has been selected by scholars as being...

The dramatic story of the beloved son of Bahá'u'lláh, who fell from a skylight in the roof of the prison where he, his family and many other Bahá'ís were imprisoned, and who sacrificed his life that others might attain the presence of the Manifestation...

En 'Buscando a Alá encontré a Jesús', Nabeel Qureshi, quien fuera musulmán, abre una ventana íntima a la vida de los musulmanes en Estados Unidos, describiendo cómo una apasionada búsqueda del Islam lo llevó a Cristo por medio de la amistad, la...

In 2007 then-presidential-candidate Barack Obama called Reinhold Niebuhr (1892-1971) his favorite philosopher. Reinhold Niebuhr Revisited offers fresh and creative ways of looking at this influential American theologian's views on religion, politics, and...

Linda Porter, the author of Angels: Beings of Light, has returned, along with her merry band of angels known as Us.This time the tale is so mystical, so seemingly mythological, that you would swear it is a fictional account. But it is not. It is a story...

Paulette Castel, an international recording artist with a story to tell. You will be blessed and inspired by her ministry! Paulette Castel is Legendary!*Being among the first to integrate Woodrow Wilson High School*The First Black to become a regular...

Forget about the myth of the supersaint or the superstar Christian. God's design for your life is not an event but a making process. The key for us who name the name of Jesus Christ is that if we remain faithful to that process, God will be faithful to...

When the average-American life you've worked so hard to build disintegrates, when hope dies, what else do you do (if you don't self-terminate) but write an autobiography-Good News For Lazy, Psychotic Sinners.In defining 'lazy, psychotic sinner", Alice...

Simple Peace is a book of reflections on the spiritual life of St. Francis of Assisi. More than a story of the life of Francis, this book gives the inner life and developement of perhaps the worlds most famous saint. Simple Peace is printed in several...

Few events have been as impactful on the present-day circumstances of the Catholic Church as the Italian Unification. Pope Pius IX led the Church through a time of massive change in the political climates of Europe, ushering in the increase in visibility...

""The Circuit Rider On Foot: Or My First Year In The Ministry"" is a memoir written by George H. Hopkins in 1890. The book chronicles Hopkins' experiences as a circuit rider, a minister who travels to different churches within a specific geographic area...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

Maimonides (1903) is a book written by David Yellin that explores the life and works of the famous medieval Jewish philosopher, scholar, and physician, Moses Maimonides. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Maimonides' life, from his birth in...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...