History of religion Books

Along with the churches located in large Greek cities of the East, the church of Carthage was particularly significant in the early centuries of Christian history. Initially, the Carthaginian church became known for its martyrs. Later, the North African...

A leading scholar of ascetical studies, Richard Valantasis explores a variety of ascetical traditions ranging from the Greco-Roman philosophy of Musonius Rufus, the asceticism found in the Nag Hammadi Library and in certain Gnostic texts, the Gospel of...

Through the available patristic writings Caesar and the Lamb focuses on the attitudes of the earliest Christians on war and military service. Kalantzis not only provides the reader with many new translations of pre-Constantinian texts, he also tells the...

""All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of thing shall be well.""Lady Julian of NorwichUniversalism runs like a slender thread through the history of Christian theology. It has always been a minority report and has often been regarded...

John Wesley (1703-91) was a unique character in history who left a disproportionately large imprint on the world. That imprint was a contagious passion for what he called real Christianity--the Good News of saving grace and scriptural holiness. This...

As a historical inquiry and synthesis, this intellectual history is the first study to apply the ideal-type or model-building methodology of Otto Hintze (1861-1940) to Western historical thought or to what R. G. Collingwood called ""The Idea of...

Johann Christoph Blumhardt (1805-1880) was a pastoral counselor and theologian of hope. His theology and pastoral approach, shaped as they were by the awakening in his congregation and numerous incidents of faith healing, provoked earnest and lively...

Augustine of Hippo is arguably the most influential author in the history of Christian thought and institutions. Yet he has been revered by some reviewers and vilified by others. Contemporary critical approaches to historical authors can illuminate...

Since the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls beginning in 1947, its material witness and evocative content have captured the religious imagination of scholars and the general public alike. Hailed as one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of the...

We are all beautiful souls made in the image of God, full of inherent value, dignity, and worth. Yet we may struggle to accept this truth because our attention is often diverted to focus solely on outward appearances and behaviors. In other words, we all...

Essays in the field of comparative world religions and corresponding axial civilizations.The post-World War II idea of the Axial Age by Karl Jaspers, and as elaborated into the sociology of axial civilizations by S. N. Eisenstadt in the later twentieth...

The book titled ""The Rise And Fall Of The Papacy, Delivered In London, 1701: With An Appendix, Containing Extracts On Prophecy From Mede, Owen, Durham, Willison, Etc."" is authored by Robert Fleming and was published in 1849. The book is a historical...

The Rise and Fall of Papacy is a book written by Robert Fleming and published in 1848. It is a series of discourses that explore the history of the papacy, from its origins to its decline. The author provides a critical analysis of the papacy and its...

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""Superstitions of the Churches: Ancient and Modern"" is a book written by William R. Sunman and first published in 1874. The book delves into the various superstitions and irrational beliefs that have been propagated by different churches throughout...

""Spiritual Things Compared With Spiritual: Or The Gospels And Acts Illustrated By The Use Of Parallel References"" is a book written by Samuel Hulbeart Turner, first published in 1859. The book aims to provide a deeper understanding of the gospels and...

Spiritual Instructions: The Religious Life is a book written by Thomas Thellusson Carter and published in 1879. The book provides guidance and instruction on living a religious life, with a focus on the Anglican Church. Carter, who was a prominent figure...

Some Account Of The Abbey Church Of St. Peter And St. Paul, At Dorchester, Oxfordshire is a historical book written by Henry Addington in 1845. The book provides a detailed account of the Abbey Church of St. Peter and St. Paul located in Dorchester,...

""Some Account of Religious Societies Among the British Prisoners in France, During the Late War: Being an Extract from the Journal of J. Cavanagh"" is a historical book written by J. Cavanagh in 1826. The book provides a detailed account of the...

""Socialism of Christ: Or Attitude of Early Christians Toward Modern Problems"" is a book written by Austin Bierbower in 1890. The book explores the concept of socialism from a Christian perspective, specifically analyzing the attitudes and actions of...

Social Ideas of a Free Church is a book written by Elmer Severance Forbes and published in 1913. The book explores the social ideas and principles of the Free Church movement, which emerged in the United States in the late 19th century. The Free Church...

""Second Final Appeal to the Christian Public, in Defense of the Precepts of Jesus"" is a book written by Rammohun Roy in 1823. The book is a continuation of Roy's first appeal, published in 1820, which aimed to defend the precepts of Jesus against the...

Sabbath Studies Upon Life, Death, Incorporeal Existence, The Resurrection, Providence, And Prayer is a book written by Joseph Macardy and published in 1842. The book is a collection of essays that explore various topics related to the Sabbath, including...

The book ""Richard Brothers, Neither A Madman Nor An Impostor: With A Few Observations On The Possibility Of His Being The Prophet Of God"" is a historical account written by Offley, Henry Francis in 1795. The book explores the life and beliefs of...

""Records Of The American Catholic Historical Society Of Philadelphia V24 (1913)"" is a book that contains a collection of historical records and documents related to the American Catholic community in Philadelphia. The book is published by the American...

""Records of Saint Mark's Chapel in the Parish of Malew, Isle of Man: From Its Foundation in 1771 to 1864"" is a historical book written by John Thomas Clarke and published in 1878. The book is a collection of records and documents related to the Saint...

Recollections of the Irish Church is a non-fiction book written by Richard Sinclair Brooke and first published in 1877. The book is a memoir of the author's experiences as an Anglican bishop in Ireland during the mid-19th century. It provides a detailed...

Quinti Belli Sacri Scriptores Minores est liber a Reinhold Rohricht editus, anno MDCCCLXXIX. In hoc libro, Rohricht scriptores minores quinti belli sacri, quod est bellum inter Christianos et Saracenos saeculo XII gestum, collegit et edidit. Scriptores,...

Questions On The Harmony Of The Gospels is a book written by Mrs. M. B. Sterling Clark in 1865. The book is a comprehensive study guide that aims to help readers better understand the four Gospels of the New Testament, which tell the story of Jesus...

Practical Remarks On The Reformation Of Cathedral Music is a book written by Francis and John Rivington in 1849. The book provides a detailed analysis of the state of cathedral music in England during the mid-19th century and offers practical suggestions...

Portrait Of A Christian, Drawn From Life: A Memoir Of Maria Elizabeth Clapp (1858) is a book written by Chandler Robbins. The book is a memoir that tells the story of Maria Elizabeth Clapp, a devout Christian woman who lived in the mid-19th century. The...

The Sacramental And Priestly System Examined: Or Strictures On Archdeacon Wilberforce�������s Works On The Incarnation And Eucharist is a book written by Charles Smith Bird in 1854. The book presents a critical analysis of the works of Archdeacon...

""Man And His Divine Father"" is a philosophical and theological work written by John Caldwell Calhoun Clarke in 1900. The book explores the relationship between man and God, and how this relationship has evolved over time. Clarke argues that humans have...

""Records Of The Scots Colleges At Douai, Rome, Madrid, Valladolid And Ratisbon V1: Registers Of Students"" is a historical book written by William Forbes-Leith and published in 1906. The book provides a detailed account of the Scottish colleges that...

Memorials Of A Warwickshire Parish: Being Papers Mainly Descriptive Of The Records And Registers Of The Parish Of Lapworth (1904) is a historical book written by Robert Hudson. It provides a comprehensive account of the records and registers of the...

The book ""Lives Of Certain Fathers Of The Church V2: For The Instruction Of The Young (1850)"" by William James E. Bennett is a comprehensive work that delves into the lives of several influential figures in the history of Christianity. The second...

Lectures on Jewish Antiquities is a book written by David Tappan, a prominent American theologian and educator. The book is a collection of lectures that Tappan delivered at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, between 1802 and 1803. The...

Letters On The Difficulties Of Religion is a book written by Catharine Esther Beecher in 1836. The book is a collection of letters that Beecher wrote to her friend, Mrs. Elizabeth T. Dwight, discussing the difficulties she faced in reconciling her...

Sermons Preached In Trinity Church, Glasgow (1873) is a collection of sermons delivered by William Pulsford, a prominent Christian preacher, in the Trinity Church in Glasgow, Scotland. The book contains a total of 14 sermons, each of which explores a...

""Review Of The Latest Events And Present State Of The Church Of Christ"" is a book written by Carl Fredrik Af Wingard in 1845. The book provides a detailed analysis of the contemporary state of the Christian church, as well as a review of recent events...

The Life of Samuel Kirkland: Missionary to the Indians is a biographical work written by Samuel Kirkland Lothrop in 1847. The book tells the story of Samuel Kirkland, a missionary who devoted his life to working with Native American communities in the...

""Christian Unity Missions: Messages Of The Men And Religion Movement V4"" is a book published in 1912 by the Men And Religion Forward Movement. It contains a collection of messages and speeches delivered by members of the movement, which aimed to...

""Nine Discourses on Prayer"" is a book written by John Townsend and published in 1799. The book is a collection of nine sermons or discourses on the topic of prayer, aimed at helping readers understand the importance and power of prayer in their lives...

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution...

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution...