History of religion Books

L'eglise Et L'empire Romain Au IVe Siècle, Volume 3 by Albert de Broglie explores the complex relationship between the early Christian Church and the Roman Empire during the pivotal fourth century. De Broglie delves into the political, social, and...

La Mision Del Vicario Apostólico Don Juan Muzi: Notas Para La Historia De Chile (1823-1825), by Luis Barros Borgoño, offers a detailed historical account of the apostolic mission led by Juan Muzi in Chile during the early 19th century. This...

Councils and Ecclesiastical Documents Relating to Great Britain and Ireland, Volume 2, parts 1-2 offers a detailed examination of primary source materials crucial to understanding the religious and legal history of the British Isles. Compiled by William...

This volume presents the Augsburg Confession in both German and Latin, meticulously edited by J.A.H. Tittmann based on the original editions. The Augsburg Confession, a foundational document of Lutheranism, articulates the faith and doctrine of the...

Louis XIV Et Le Saint-Siège, Volume 1, by Charles Gérin, delves into the complex and often fraught relationship between the French monarch Louis XIV and the papacy. This meticulously researched historical work, originally published in 1894,...

Historia Eclesiástica De Valparaiso, Volume 2 by Vicente Martín Y Manero offers a detailed historical account of the Catholic Church in Valparaiso, Chile. Written in Spanish, this volume provides insights into the religious, social, and cultural...

L'Église Et L'empire Romain Au IV Siècle, Volume 5 by Albert de Broglie explores the intricate relationship between the burgeoning Christian Church and the Roman Empire during the pivotal fourth century. This volume delves into the...

This is Volume 1 of "Sermoni E Prediche" by Girolamo Savonarola. This historical collection offers a deep dive into the sermons and preaching of Girolamo Savonarola, a significant figure in the Renaissance era. Savonarola was an Italian Dominican friar...

Das Trostschreiben Des Apostels Paulus an Die Hebräer by Joh H. R. Biesenthal offers a detailed exploration of the Epistle to the Hebrews. Written in German, this work provides theological insights and historical context, appealing to scholars and...

"A Visitation Manual" by William Edward Heygate offers a guide to clergy members on the practice of pastoral visitation. Providing practical advice and spiritual insights, this manual assists in effectively reaching and ministering to parishioners. The...

De Reformatie: Tijdschrift Der Christelijke Gereformeerde Kerk in Nederland, published in 1842, offers a valuable window into the theological and social landscape of the Christian Reformed Church in the Netherlands during a pivotal period. This...

Explore the fascinating world of early Christian writings with "The Apocryphal Gospels, and Other Documents Relating to the History of Christ." Translated and annotated by B.H. Cowper, this collection offers a unique glimpse into texts that, while not...

"The Poor Gentlemen of Liège" offers a detailed historical account of the Society of Jesus in England and Ireland. Originally written by Jacques Augustin M. Crétineau-Joly and translated and edited by R.J. M'ghee, this historical work...

Explore diverse perspectives on Jesus Christ within the New Testament with "Different New Testament Views of Jesus," published in 1891 by the American Unitarian Association. This work delves into the varying portrayals of Jesus as presented by different...

Delve into the rich religious tapestry of early America with "History of the Episcopal Church, in Naragansett, Rhode-Island." This meticulously researched volume, originally published in 1847, offers a comprehensive account of the Episcopal Church's...

Johann Jacob Schmidts ... Biblischer Mathematicüs, oder, Erläuterung der Heil Schrift aus den Mathematischen Wissenschaften der Arithmetic, Geometrie, Static, Architectur, Astronomie, Horographie und Optic, mit nöthigen Kupfern und vollständigen,...

This is Volume 2 of the Danish translation of Dante Alighieri's "Divine Comedy." Dante's epic poem, originally written in Italian, is a cornerstone of Western literature. This volume allows Danish-speaking readers to experience Dante's vivid journey...

Chronicon Centulense is a historical chronicle focusing on the Abbey of Saint-Riquier, also known as Centula. Written in Latin and covering events primarily during the medieval period, this chronicle provides valuable insights into the religious, social,...

Corpus Reformatorum, Volume 17, is a significant historical resource presenting original Latin texts from the Reformation era. This volume offers invaluable insights into the theological, political, and social currents of the 16th century. Researchers...

This is Volume 2 of the collected works of Blaise Pascal, the renowned 17th-century French mathematician, physicist, religious philosopher, and master of prose. Pascal's writings are celebrated for their clarity, precision, and profound insights into the...

How did the books of the Bible come to be recognized as Holy Scripture? After nearly nineteen centuries the canon of Scripture remains an issue of debate. Adept in both Old and New Testament studies, F. F. Bruce brings the wisdom of a lifetime of...

Defining the Others, "them", in relation to one's own reference group, "us", has been an essential phase in the formation of collective identities. This volume examines the development and contexts of various images, perceptions and categories of the...

The 1169 Provincial Synod of Strigonium (Esztergom), convened by King Stephen III of Hungary, sought to address the troubling sale of ecclesiastical positions and properties, which compromised the integrity of the clergy and church discipline. Archbishop...

This is a collection of seventy-two works of correspondence between Moravian tribes and various contemporary authorities. Salient to these early letters are the compositions with the Carolingian empire, the Papal Curia, the saints Cyril and Methodius,...

Open the pages of Fiery Wings of Faith and step into a world where the boundaries of faith and power were tested by fire. This is more than a history book-it's a gripping journey through the shadowy chapters of the Inquisition, the rise of the Cathars,...

The Catholic Church stands as a beacon of spiritual guidance and eternal faith, but beneath its sacred traditions lies a history steeped in enigmatic secrets and shocking revelations. Dark Secrets of the Holy Fathers invites readers on a gripping journey...

"The arguments for monarchy are basically of three kinds: providentialist-monarchy has been the state form most used by the providence of God to further the Christianization of peoples; sacramental-monarchy permits the symbolic clothing of civil...

Along with his Confessions, The City of God is undoubtedly St. Augustine’s most influential work. In the context of what begins as a lengthy critique of classic Roman religion and a defense of Christianity, Augustine touches upon numerous...

Along with his Confessions, The City of God is undoubtedly St. Augustine’s most influential work. In the context of what begins as a lengthy critique of classic Roman religion and a defense of Christianity, Augustine touches upon numerous...

This volume presents new translations of five of Augustine’s works: The Excellence of Marriage, Holy Virginity, The Excellence of Widowhood, Adulterous Marriages, and Continence. These works discuss marriage, sexuality, procreation,...

Noted Franciscan scholars Regis J. Armstrong, J. A. Wayne Hellmann, and William Short spearheaded a collabrative effort of translators, scholars and technicians to publish this series. Many of these texts had been published in critical, scholarly...

Some of the points discussed in this book include the major beliefs as well as practices of Brahmanism, and the historic background of how the religion grew. But the purpose of this book is not just to discuss Brahmanism but to also appreciate its...

"We had hoped it was he [the Messiah] who would redeem Israel" (Luke 24:21) In this book, you will learn that the religion Jesus founded was not Gentile or called "Christianity." The name "Christianity" is not found in the New Testament-a work authored...

This book represents the first detailed record of Samuel Miller ever produced and will be a significant contribution to Old Princeton scholarship.

This book will assist Bible scholars, pastors, and theological students in navigating some of key interpretive issues in 1 Corinthians. The book is one of the most extensive discussions of this challenging New Testament passage on women in the church.

This book traces the origins and unfolding of the insight of an interdependent and multi-centered reality, which Fazang crystallizes with the 'Ten Dharma-Gates', and employs that insight to reflect on modern ethical and moral concerns, curriculum design,...