History of religion Books

In a significant diplomatic act, Emperor Manuel Palaeologus of the Byzantine Empire swears to uphold agreements made with the Republic of Venice. This solemn promise is made in the presence of notable witnesses and is documented in both Greek and Latin...

In this wide-ranging collection of insightful, controversial, and often-witty essays, the renowned author of Why I Am Not a Muslim has created a representative selection of his best work on the Koran and various problems posed by the interaction of Islam...

"Album Of Ministers And Workers" offers a historical glimpse into the leadership of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. This unique collection provides a visual and documentary record of the ministers and workers who dedicated...

Histoire Philosophique Du Genre Humain, Considéré Sous Ses Rapports Religieux Et Politiques Dans L'état Social, Volume 2 by Antoine Fabre d'Olivet explores the philosophical underpinnings of human history, examining the intricate...

In "Methodist Class Leaders Not New Testament Pastors Or Elders," George Turner critiques the role of Methodist class leaders in relation to New Testament understandings of pastors and elders. Focusing on the 'free Methodism' movement in Louth, Lincs,...

Inscriptions Chrétiennes De La Gaule, Antérieures Au VIIIe Siècle, Volume 1, by Edmond Le Blant, is a detailed study of early Christian inscriptions found in Gaul (modern-day France). This volume offers a comprehensive analysis of...

In "An Examination Of The Scriptures On The Subject Of Ministry", Robert Mackenzie Beverley delves into a comprehensive exploration of the biblical foundations and historical contexts surrounding Christian ministry. This work offers a detailed analysis...

"Christian Excellence Illustrated In A Biographical Sketch Of The Rev. Robert Wye Betts" offers a detailed look into the life and spiritual journey of Reverend Robert Wye Betts. Penned by Thomas Ray, this biographical sketch explores Betts' dedication to...

L'histoire Sainte... by Jules-Raymond Lamé Fleury presents a narrative of sacred history, likely intended for educational or religious purposes. Written in French, the book offers a historical account rooted in biblical texts and traditions. This...

Delve into the rich and fascinating past of St. George's Parish in Flushing, Long Island, with this meticulously researched historical account by J. Carpenter Smith. This book chronicles the origins and development of one of the area's most important...

Memorie Storiche De' Cardinali Della Santa Romana Chiesa, Volume 9, written by Lorenzo Cardella, offers a detailed historical account of the cardinals of the Holy Roman Church. This volume provides invaluable insights into the lives, careers, and...

"History Of The Fall Of The Jesuits In The 18th Century" translated from the French, examines the complex historical events leading to the suppression of the Jesuit order. This book provides insight into the political and religious tensions of the era,...

Mémoires Pour Servir À L'histoire Ecclésiastique Des Six Premiers Siècles De L'Église, by Louis Sébastien Le Nain de Tillemont, is a comprehensive historical work detailing the ecclesiastical history of the first...

Martirio E Libertà offers historical accounts from the years 1815 to 1860, as narrated by a rural parish priest to his community. This work aims to educate readers on the struggles endured by Italy in its quest for independence and freedom. The...

Catecismo De Perseverancia Ó Exposicion Histórica, Dogmática, Moral, Litúrgica, Apologética, Filosófica Y Social De La Religion... (490 P.)... es una obra exhaustiva de Jean-Joseph Gaume, presentada por Librería Religiosa, que explora...

Explore the rich history of the Marion Presbytery with this detailed account of its churches, elders, ministers, and missionary societies. This volume offers a comprehensive look into the development and activities of the Presbyterian congregations...

Le Diocèse De Nantes Pendant La Révolution, Volume 1, by Alfred Lallié, delves into the tumultuous period of the French Revolution and its profound impact on the diocese of Nantes. This historical work explores the challenges and...

Histoire Du Clergé De France Pendant La Révolution... explores the tumultuous relationship between the French clergy and the revolutionary forces during one of France's most pivotal periods. This detailed historical account examines the...

Lettres Parisiennes Ou Discussion Sur Les Deux Liturgies Parisienne Et Romaine presents a detailed examination of the liturgical practices of Paris and Rome. Penned by Jean-Joseph Laborde, this work seeks to clarify the distinctions between the Parisian...

Idea Chrono-topographica Congregationum Cirsterc. S. Bernardi Per Superiorem Germaniam... is a historical account, written in Latin, detailing the Cistercian congregations of Saint Bernard throughout Upper Germany. This work explores the chronological...

La Belleza Y Las Bellas Artes Segun Las Doctrinas De La Filosofía Socrática Y De La Cristiana... explores the concepts of beauty and fine arts through the lens of Socratic and Christian philosophical doctrines. Joseph Jungmann delves into the...

This volume presents a full account of the proceedings at a meeting of the Bible Society in Ireland, held at Carrick-on-Shannon. The meeting was notable for the participation of both Protestants and Catholics, and the discussions offer valuable insight...

Légendes Slaves Du Moyen Âge... 1169-1237 presents a French translation of the lives of Saint Symeon and Saint Sabba of the Nemanjic dynasty. This historical work offers invaluable insight into the religious and cultural landscape of the Slavic...

Der Evangelische Heidenbote, Volume 38, is a monthly publication from the Evangelical Missionary Society in Basel. This historical document offers a glimpse into the missionary work and religious discourse of the 19th century. Published in German, it...

Le Trésor Sacré De La Cathédrale D'Arras offers a detailed historical account and description of the sacred relics preserved and venerated in the Basilica of Notre-Dame and Saint-Vaast of Arras. Authored by Eugène Drival, this...

Mélanges Concernant L'Évêché De Saint-Papoul, by Hyppolyte-Amédée Hennet de Bernoville, offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of the Bishopric of Saint-Papoul through translated excerpts from a 15th-century...

Athanase Le Grand Et L'eglise De Son Temps En Lutte Avec L'arianisme. Précédé Du Panégyrique De Saint Athanase, Volume 2... explores the life and times of Athanasius the Great, focusing on the Arian controversy that shook the...

Les Loci Theologici De Melanchthon... examines Philip Melanchthon's theological contributions through his seminal work, "Loci Communes" (or "Loci Theologici"). This study delves into the historical and theological contexts surrounding Melanchthon's work,...

La Cristíada de Diego de Hojeda es una obra poética en español que narra la vida de Jesucristo. Este extenso poema épico, titulado en su totalidad La Cristiada: Vida De Jesús Nuestro Señor..., ofrece una perspectiva religiosa y...

Die Monatstage des Kalenderjahres ist ein Werk von Dr. Leopold Zunz, das als Andenken an Hingeschiedene verfasst wurde. Es bietet Einblicke in historische Kalenderbräuche und deren Bedeutung im sozialen Kontext, insbesondere innerhalb der jüdischen...

Le Guide des Égarés, de Moïse Maïmonide, est un traité philosophique et théologique majeur du XIIe siècle. Dans ce deuxième volume, Maïmonide poursuit son exploration des concepts fondamentaux de la...

Martyrologium Sacri Ordinis F.f. Praedicatorum... is a historical martyrology detailing the saints and blessed figures of the Dominican Order. Written in Latin, this work provides a detailed account of the lives and martyrdoms of prominent members of the...

"Lettre À M. Hase Sur Les Premières Expéditions Des Musulmans En Mauritanie..." examines the early Muslim expeditions into Mauritania, offering insights into a pivotal period of Islamic expansion in North Africa. Authored by William...

"Historical Sketch of the Dorchester First Parish" offers a detailed look into the origins and development of one of New England's earliest religious communities. Authored by Daniel Weld Baker and Mary Baker Ordway, this historical account provides a...

Loudun, Histoire Civile Et Religieuse... by Auguste Louis Lerosey offers a detailed exploration of the civil and religious history of Loudun, France. This meticulously researched work delves into the key events, figures, and societal structures that...

"Der Grosse Myrrhengarten Des Bittern Leidens" by Martin von Cochem is a classic work of Christian devotion, offering profound reflections on suffering, faith, and divine love. This timeless text invites readers to contemplate the mysteries of the...

Muthmassungen in Betreff der Originalberichte, deren sich Moses wahrscheinlicherweise bey Verfertigung des ersten seiner Bücher bedient hat is a historical work that delves into the possible original sources Moses used when writing the first book of the...

I Fatti Della Nuova Roma Contro Alla Salma Di Pio Ix E L'omaggio Delle Nazioni A Leone Xiii, by D.F., offers a historical and political memoir of Rome during a pivotal period of transition. This first volume presents the author's perspective as a Roman...

"Der Geist der talmudischen Auslegung der Bibel: Halachische Exegese, Erster Teil" by Hirsch S. Hirschfeld explores the spirit of Talmudic interpretation of the Bible, focusing on Halachic exegesis. This first part delves into the methods and principles...

Instituciones Del Derecho Canónico, 3... ofrece un análisis profundo de las instituciones que conforman el derecho canónico. Escrito por Domingo Cavallario, este volumen explora la evolución histórica y la aplicación contemporánea de...

This comprehensive volume, written in Latin, collects the complete works of Pope Gregory IV and Pope Sergius II, along with writings from Jonæ, Freculphi, Frotharii, Aurelianensis, Lexoviensis, and Tullensis. Compiled according to Mansi's extensive...

Geist des heiligen Chrysostomus. Oder Sittenlehren für alle Tage des Jahres, Zweyter Theil presents a collection of moral teachings inspired by St. John Chrysostom, adapted for daily reflection. This second part, curated by Roman Kögl, offers readers...

La Quarantaine Sacrée Aux Souffrances De J. Ch. Ou La Passion De Notre Seigneur Jésus-christ Représentée En Xlvi Images... offers a profound meditation on the Passion of Jesus Christ through a series of forty-six images. This...

Geschichte der Pfarrkirche von Bozen (History of the Parish Church of Bozen) bietet eine detaillierte Darstellung der historischen Entwicklung und architektonischen Bedeutung der Pfarrkirche in Bozen. Verfasst von Al Spornberger und Justinian Ladurner,...

Fra-Paolo Sarpi, sein kampf mit dem römischen kurialismus und dem Jesuitismus ist eine detaillierte Biographie über das Leben und Wirken des venezianischen Gelehrten und Staatsmanns Paolo Sarpi (1552-1623), verfasst von Ernst Hermann Joseph Münch...

Los Derechos De Propiedad Y Posesión De La Iglesia Vindicados... es un exhaustivo análisis de los derechos de propiedad y posesión de la Iglesia en el México del siglo XIX. José Vicente de Mier Terán examina en profundidad...

Le Portrait De L'état De Mariage Et De Continence Fait Sur La Vie De La Très-illustre Sainte Waudru, Comtesse De Hainaut, Patronne De Mons... explores the life of Saint Waudru, Countess of Hainaut and patron saint of Mons. This historical...