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Religion/Spirituality — page 7
522 public-domain religion/spirituality books, summarised. Page 7 of 11.
Love to the Uttermost: Expositions of John XIII.-XXI
F. B. (Frederick Brotherton) Meyer
The final chapters of the Gospel of John offer a private, intimate portrait of a teacher preparing his closest followers for an impending and irreversible separation.
Studies in Prophecy
Arno Clemens Gaebelein
HOOK This work offers a detailed, earnest exploration of biblical eschatology, framing the current state of the world through the lens of traditional prophecy and the anticipated return of Christ.
The Gathering of the Nations
Anonymous
The 1862 International Exhibition in London serves as a vast, shimmering backdrop for a devotional meditation on human transience and the urgent necessity of spiritual preparation. Through the lens of this grand industrial spectacle, the reader is beckoned to look past earthly vanities toward an eternal, heavenly…
The Spirit and the Word: A Treatise on the Holy Spirit in the Light of a Rational Interpretation of the Word of Truth
Z. T. (Zachary Taylor) Sweeney
This systematic examination of the Holy Spirit’s role argues that divine influence operates exclusively through the revealed Word of God rather than through mystical, internal, or unmediated experience.
Joy in Service
George Tybout Purves
The life of a believer is a directed journey, where the weight of past regrets and the confusion of worldly ambition are shed in favor of a singular, joyful devotion to a higher calling.
The World English Bible (WEB): Romans
Anonymous
A letter written by an apostle to a fledgling community of believers in the capital of the Roman Empire, this text serves as a profound meditation on faith, guilt, and the nature of grace.
Manual of the Mother Church: The First Church of Christ Scientist in Boston, Massachusetts
Mary Baker Eddy
This essential regulatory document serves as the governing constitution for The First Church of Christ, Scientist. It codifies the administrative, spiritual, and disciplinary framework required to maintain the unity and integrity of the global movement.
Pulpit and Press (6th Edition)
Mary Baker Eddy
This collection documents the rise of a new religious movement through the eyes of its founder and the lens of the contemporary press. It serves as a historical repository for the dedication of a landmark church.
The World English Bible (WEB): John
Anonymous
The Word becomes flesh, entering a world of shadow that fails to recognize its light. This narrative chronicles a divine descent, a life of profound signs, and an eventual, sacrificial departure that reshapes history.
Understanding the Scriptures
Francis John McConnell
Understanding the Bible requires more than linguistic analysis; it demands a life lived in alignment with the moral and spiritual principles found within its pages. By approaching the text as a living, evolving revelation rather than an abstract set of dogmas, one discovers a profound encounter with the divine.
The Excellence of the Rosary: Conferences for Devotions in Honor of the Blessed Virgin
Math Josef Frings
The Rosary is not merely a string of beads, but a spiritual weapon and a "lay breviary" designed to guide the soul toward virtue and salvation through the imitation of Christ and Mary.
Quiet Talks with World Winners
S. D. (Samuel Dickey) Gordon
A steady, earnest appeal to the Christian conscience, urging everyday believers to view global evangelism not as an optional duty, but as life’s ultimate passion and imperative.
The Bible, King James version, Book 49: Ephesians
Anonymous
A sweeping invitation to find unity in a fractured world, this ancient letter outlines a vision of cosmic reconciliation through grace. It remains a foundational text for its profound influence on Western ethical thought and religious community.
The prophete Ionas with an introduccion: before teachinge to vnderstonde him and the right vse also of all the scripture/ and why it was written/ and what is therin to be sought/ and shewenge wherewith the scripture is locked vpp that he which readeth it/ can not vnderstonde it/ though he studie therin neuer so moch: and agayne with what keyes it is so opened/ that the reader can be stopped out with no sotilte or false doctrine of man/ from the true sense and vnderstondynge therof
William Tyndale
A fiery call to spiritual authenticity, this work reframes the biblical story of Jonah as a mirror for the reader’s own conscience and a rejection of hollow religious tradition.
The Bible, King James version, Book 3: Leviticus
Anonymous
The Lord calls from the tabernacle to establish a rigorous framework of holiness, defining the rituals, laws, and sacrifices required for an entire people to dwell in the presence of the divine.
The Holy Piby
Robert Athlyi Rogers
This sacred text serves as a foundational blueprint for black liberation, framing the spiritual and material upliftment of the African diaspora as a divine mandate. It presents a vision where industry, unity, and self-determination are not merely secular goals, but the essential requirements for salvation.
The World English Bible (WEB): Matthew
Unknown
This ancient account traces the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of a central figure, offering a foundational narrative that has shaped Western ethics, culture, and religious thought for two millennia.
Proclamation of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Council of the Twelve Apostles (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
The heavens have spoken again, initiating a final, global restoration of ancient priesthood authority to prepare the nations for the imminent return of the Messiah.
The World English Bible (WEB): Revelation
Anonymous
A prophetic vision of cosmic struggle and divine restoration, this text charts the final transition from a broken world to a new creation. It serves as the ultimate resolution to a vast, ancient narrative.
Exposition of the Apostles' Creed
James Dodds
A systematic, sentence-by-sentence journey through historic Christian confession offers a steady, thoughtful guide to understanding the central pillars of traditional faith.
The Glad Tidings
E. J. (Ellet Joseph) Waggoner
The Galatian epistle serves here as a sharp, urgent call to rediscover the Gospel, stripping away religious artifice to focus on the transformative power of faith in Christ. It argues that righteousness is not a human achievement but a gift received through total reliance on God’s grace.
A Basket of Barley Loaves
Mary Christina Miller
Finding lasting peace amid spiritual doubt requires turning away from self and anchoring one's heart deeply in the unchanging compassion and perfect work of Jesus Christ.
The Gist of Swedenborg
Emanuel Swedenborg
The Divine is not a distant abstraction but a present, accessible reality, revealed through a lifetime of labor dedicated to mapping the unseen landscape of the soul and its eternal progression.
Quiet Talks on John's Gospel
S. D. (Samuel Dickey) Gordon
Jesus moves through the Fourth Gospel not merely as a teacher, but as a divine lover reaching out to draw humanity home.
Sermons on Biblical Characters
Clovis Gillham Chappell
Grace isn't reserved for the polished or the heroic; it routinely finds the missing, the stubborn, and the deeply flawed. This timeless collection of character studies turns ancient biblical narratives into strikingly familiar mirrors for everyday human struggles.
Why I Preach the Second Coming
Isaac Massey Haldeman
The return of the Savior is not a distant theological abstraction, but the imminent, heart-stirring climax toward which all of human history and divine prophecy inevitably lean.
Our Master: Thoughts for Salvationists about Their Lord
Bramwell Booth
The life and suffering of Jesus serve as the primary blueprint for the believer’s own journey, transforming personal hardship into a profound, enduring connection with the divine.
David: Five Sermons
Charles Kingsley
The biblical King David serves as a profound mirror for modern humanity, illustrating how one man’s life can encompass both deep spiritual devotion and devastating moral failure. This collection of sermons examines the complexities of a soul struggling to remain upright.
The Agony of the Church (1917)
Nikolaj Velimirović
The Christian Church in the early twentieth century stands at a crossroads, having traded its divine mandate for the hollow comforts of nationalism and imperial power. This urgent, reflective work calls for a radical return to the inclusive, world-transforming spirit of the primitive Church.
Four Psalms XXIII. XXXVI. LII. CXXI.: Interpreted for practical use
George Adam Smith
These interpretations of four ancient poems argue that profound spiritual strength is found not in sheltered retreat, but by engaging with the raw, uncompromising realities of daily human struggle.
The Story of Creation as Told By Theology and By Science
T. S. (Thomas Suter) Ackland
The creation account of Genesis, when placed in careful dialogue with nineteenth-century geology and astronomy, reveals a profound, intentional harmony between the ancient biblical narrative and the emerging discoveries of modern natural science.
A Feast for Serpents: Being the substance of a sermon, preached at the Obelisk Chapel, on Sunday evening, March 21, 1813
J. (John) Church
The venom of slander and the salvation of the soul are weighed against the eternal, unchanging truth of the scriptures. This sermon serves as a spiritual defense against a congregation’s internal and external critics.
Salvation Universal
Joseph Fielding Smith
The greatest of all the gifts of God to his children is the gift of salvation, a divine plan established before the world began to provide for the immortality and eternal life of mankind. This work is not confined to the living; through vicarious ordinances, the living are tasked with the sacred responsibility of…
The Cross: A Tract for the Times
J. C. (John Charles) Ryle
This short work explores the singular focus of the Christian faith, arguing that the crucifixion of Jesus Christ is the sole foundation for salvation and the only proper object of a believer's glory.
Bertha and Her Baptism
Nehemiah Adams
A pastoral narrative explores the deep spiritual comfort, scriptural foundations, and enduring family legacy of covenant infant baptism.
Weymouth New Testament in Modern Speech, John
Richard Francis Weymouth
This text presents a singular, meditative account of the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, centered on his identity as the divine "Word" made flesh. It stands as a profound exploration of faith, light, and the nature of belief in the face of mounting opposition.
Missionary Survey As An Aid To Intelligent Co-Operation In Foreign Missions
Roland Allen
How can an organization measure its impact when it lacks a clear map of its progress? This manual offers a rigorous, data-driven framework for evaluating international mission work through systematic survey and analysis.
The one great reality
Louisa Clayton
HOOK This collection of spiritual addresses offers a guided path toward experiencing the divine as a personal, constant presence in daily life. It invites readers to look beyond the surface of existence to find a singular, grounding reality.
Love's Final Victory: Ultimate Universal Salvation on the Basis of Scripture and Reason
Horatio
A compelling case for universal salvation rooted in Scripture and reason.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 73: Apocalypse: The Challoner Revision
Unknown
A visionary exile captures a cataclysmic series of divine revelations, charting the struggle between cosmic powers and the ultimate restoration of a fractured world.
An Examination into and an Elucidation of the Great Principle of the Mediation and Atonement of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
John Taylor
Through an extensive assembly of ancient and modern scriptures, this treatise argues that human salvation relies entirely on a pre-ordained, divine sacrifice that spans all of history and eternity.
The City and the World and Other Stories
Francis Clement Kelley
The journey of the soul is often marked by quiet, unseen sacrifices and the heavy weight of duties left undone. These stories explore the hidden lives of those who serve the faith and the world.
Before the Most Holy =
Mother Mary Loyola
The practice of visiting the Blessed Sacrament serves as an invitation to intimate, frank friendship with the Divine. It offers a framework for those seeking to transform their interior life through consistent, quiet communion with Christ.
The Atonement, as taught by the Church of England: A Sermon
Edward Hoare
This sermon serves as a rigorous defense of the doctrine of the Atonement, articulating the necessity of Christ’s sacrifice as the sole, complete, and final remedy for human sin.
Weymouth New Testament in Modern Speech, Preface and Introductions
Richard Francis Weymouth
To bridge the gap between ancient Greek scripture and twentieth-century readers, this translation prioritizes clarity and natural phrasing over the rigid, literal structure of earlier versions. It serves as a scholarly yet accessible companion for those seeking to understand the original intent of the apostolic…
Multiplied Blessings: Eighteen Short Readings
Edward Hoare
These eighteen short, earnest reflections offer a steady hand for the perplexed, transforming traditional theological concepts into accessible steps for a daily life of faith.
Plain Parochial Sermons, preached in the Parish Church of Bolton-le-Moors
James Slade
Awake, thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. This collection offers a steady, pastoral voice calling for immediate spiritual renewal in an era of worldly distraction.
Heather's mistress
Amy Le Feuvre
HOOK Two orphaned sisters face a crossroads between the strict, secluded piety of their upbringing and the allure of fashionable London life. Their journey reveals how duty and faith define a woman’s path to maturity.