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Religion/Spirituality — page 3
108 public-domain religion/spirituality books, summarised. Page 3 of 3.
A catechism of Christian doctrine, no. 1
J. (Januarius) De Concilio
This foundational text serves as a structured, pedagogical guide to the core tenets, prayers, and devotional practices of 19th-century Catholicism. It acts as an essential manual for those seeking to understand the formal religious instruction of the era.
Expositor's Bible: The Book of Job
Robert A. (Robert Alexander) Watson
The Book of Job stands as the world’s first great poem of the human soul in conflict, navigating the crushing weight of sorrow and the search for meaning. It remains an essential, enduring testament to the struggle between suffering and faith.
The Kingdom of Heaven
Edward Burbidge
The Kingdom of Heaven explores the historical and spiritual definition of the Church as the earthly manifestation of Christ’s reign. It offers a systematic examination of biblical teaching to clarify the nature of Christian faith and unity.
The Harp of God: Proof Conclusive That Millions Now Living Will Never Die
J. F. (Joseph Franklin) Rutherford
The modern world stands at the threshold of a divine restoration, where the promise of eternal life is no longer a distant hope but an imminent reality for those now living.
Faith and Duty: Sermons on Free Texts, with Reference to the Church-Year
L. B. (Louis Balthaser) Buchheimer
A pastor’s call to steadfastness and doctrine, this collection of sermons anchors the rhythms of the church year in the unchanging certainty of the Word. It serves as a guide for those seeking to understand the traditional pulpit’s role in navigating the complexities of faith and daily life.
The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Revelation
William Milligan
This rigorous, spiritual commentary examines the Apocalypse of St. John not as a literal timeline of doom, but as a timeless vision of the Church's ongoing earthly conflict and ultimate heavenly security.
The Bible, should it be in the school room?
Franklin Steiner
The forced inclusion of religious texts in American public education remains a persistent point of friction, pitting constitutional principles against the desires of advocacy groups. This work rigorously dissects the legal and moral arguments surrounding the mandatory reading of the Bible in the classroom.
The Expositor's Bible: The Epistles of St. Paul to the Colossians and Philemon
Alexander Maclaren
This commentary bridges the distance between ancient epistolary correspondence and the modern soul, offering a measured, theological exploration of two of the Bible’s most intimate letters. It serves as a guide for those seeking to understand the intersection of high doctrine and everyday conduct.
Out-of-Doors in the Holy Land: Impressions of Travel in Body and Spirit
Henry Van Dyke
HOOK Seeking to reconcile faith with the physical reality of the Holy Land, a traveler embarks on a journey that finds the sacred not in stone, but in the wide, open air.
Personal Friendships of Jesus
J. R. (James Russell) Miller
This meditation explores the intimate, human side of a divine figure, examining the bonds he forged and the transformative power of his companionship. It serves as a devotional guide for those seeking to mirror that same grace in their own relationships.
Comparative Religion
J. Estlin (Joseph Estlin) Carpenter
Across thousands of years and every continent, human communities have looked at the world around them and deduced the existence of unseen forces shaping their lives, deaths, and moral choices.
The Mormon Doctrine of Deity: The Roberts-Van Der Donckt Discussion: To which is added a discourse, Jesus Christ, the revelation of God
B. H. (Brigham Henry) Roberts
Two theological visions clash over a single question: is the Almighty an immaterial abstraction or an exalted man with a tangible form?