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Religion/Spirituality — page 8
385 public-domain religion/spirituality books, summarised. Page 8 of 9.
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.
Victorious life studies
Robert Crawford McQuilkin
This manual explores the transition from a defeated religious life to one of sustained spiritual power, arguing that victory is not a personal achievement but a surrender to the indwelling life of Christ.
The Calvinistic Doctrine of Predestination Examined and Refuted
F. (Francis) Hodgson
HOOK This polemical work systematically dismantles the doctrine of absolute predestination, arguing that the belief that God foreordains every human action destroys the possibility of free will, moral accountability, and a coherent understanding of divine justice.
The Siksha-Patri of the Svami-Narayana Sect
Monier-Williams, Monier, Sir
A foundational manual of code and devotion penned for a nineteenth-century religious community, this text outlines a strict path of moral righteousness, restraint, and unwavering dedication to Krishna.
An Expository Outline of the "Vestiges of the Natural History of Creation": With a Notice of the Author's "Explanations:" A Sequel to the Vestiges
S. (Samuel) Laing
This work serves as a contemporary critique and structured analysis of the mid-19th-century scientific sensation that challenged established views on the origins of the universe and the biological development of life.
The Christian Foundation, Or, Scientific and Religious Journal, Volume I, No. 10. October, 1880
Various
This periodical from 1880 mounts a vigorous, combative defense of Christianity, using common-sense reasoning and biblical exegesis to challenge both scientific skepticism and prevailing theological traditions.
Adventures in the Land of Canaan
R. L. (Robert Lee) Berry
The journey from spiritual bondage to complete holiness is mapped as an inner expedition through an allegorical promised land, where faith becomes the ultimate weapon against internal giants of doubt and discouragement.
Taught by experience
Ruth Lamb
A young maid's quiet rebellion against her mistress's strict rules leaves her exhausted and ill, showing how easily gratitude gives way to foolish pride.
The Heart-Cry of Jesus
Byron J. (Byron Johnson) Rees
The pursuit of holiness is a journey toward the absolute, a call to strip away the distractions of the world to find a singular, burning focus on the divine. This inquiry maps that interior ascent, demanding a life redefined by total surrender.
Seven Graded Sunday Schools: A Series of Practical Papers
Unknown
Late nineteenth-century Methodist educators faced a crisis of retention and order, discovering that traditional, single-room Sunday schools failed to keep maturing children engaged or systematically build Biblical literacy.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 58: Colossians: The Challoner Revision
Unknown
The Epistle to the Colossians is an urgent, focused letter from an imprisoned apostle to a community he has never visited, urging them to remain steadfast in their faith despite external pressures. It serves as a dense, foundational text of early Christian theology, articulating the primacy of its subject.
Homes made and marred
Lucy Ellen Guernsey
HOOK A testament to the fragility of domestic peace, this narrative explores how kindness and faith can either mend a broken household or be cast aside for the chaos of pride and temper.
Jesus Fulfils the Law
Anonymous
This examination of the relationship between the Mosaic Law and the Gospel of Christ invites readers to consider the theological continuity between the Old and New Testaments. It frames the historical Jewish sacrificial system as a necessary, divinely ordained precursor to the final atonement of Jesus.
The Four-Faced Visitors of Ezekiel
Arthur W. Orton
An ancient prophet’s strange vision of whirling fire, glowing metal, and four-faced creatures might not be mystical at all, but humanity's very first eyewitness record of an extraterrestrial landing.
Weymouth New Testament in Modern Speech, Luke
Richard Francis Weymouth
A meticulous historian sets out to write a clear, orderly account of a transformative life, beginning with miraculous announcements in Judea and tracking a quiet child into a radical teacher.
The Bible, King James version, Book 47: 2 Corinthians
Anonymous
This letter, written from the brink of despair, serves as a raw and deeply personal defense of spiritual authority. It reveals the intense, often turbulent relationship between a mentor and the community he helped establish.
The Threshold Grace: Meditations in the Psalms
Percy C. (Percy Clough) Ainsworth
The rhythm of our daily living is not a sequence of disconnected events, but a continuous journey watched over by an eternal, attentive love.
Welsh Nationality, and How Alone It is to Be Saved: A Sermon
William Gabriel Davies
A sermon delivered to young ministerial students, this work examines the social and intellectual isolation of nineteenth-century Welsh life, urging a transition from static tradition toward a dynamic, enlightened, and modern national identity.
Weymouth New Testament in Modern Speech, Matthew
Richard Francis Weymouth
This is a distinctively modern-voiced rendering of the first Gospel, offering a clear and accessible translation of the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It frames the narrative as a bridge between ancient prophecy and a new, transformative era.
A Bird's-Eye View of the Bible: Second Edition
Frank Nelson Palmer
This systematic guide transforms the study of the Bible into an active, disciplined exploration for students and laypeople alike. It treats the scriptures as a coherent record of a divine kingdom, demanding both observation and reflection.
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.
Religion and Theology: A Sermon for the Times: Preached in the Parish Church of Crathie, fifth September and in the College Church, St Andrews
John Tulloch
Intellectual uncertainty need not erode the core of one's faith, as the essence of the religious life resides in a simple, personal connection to Christ rather than in the mastery of complex theological systems.
Ortus Christi: Meditations for Advent
Mother St. Paul
The season of Advent is not merely a waiting period, but a call to active, interior transformation, inviting the soul to prepare for the birth of Christ through disciplined devotion and quiet surrender.
The Glorious Law-Giver, and the Obedient Subject: Being the Substance of a Sermon, on the Duty of All Believers to Commemorate the Death of the Redeemer, in the Lord's Supper. Intending to Set Forth the Authority of Christ
J. (John) Church
The believer’s path is defined by a joyous, structured submission to the Redeemer’s commands. This discourse argues that faithful participation in the Lord's Supper is not a burden to be feared, but a vital privilege for the soul.
The Things Which Remain: An Address To Young Ministers
Daniel A. (Daniel Ayres) Goodsell
Faith in the modern age requires a steady hand, as the author argues that the core of Christian doctrine remains unshakable even if radical biblical criticism is granted its say.
Subconscious Religion
Russell H. Conwell
This exploration of the hidden depths of spiritual life examines how the subconscious mind functions as a bridge between human longing and the divine. Through personal testimonies and scriptural reflection, the author seeks to reconcile the mysteries of prayer with the practical realities of a faithful life.
The Work Of Christ: Past, Present and Future
Arno Clemens Gaebelein
The scope of Christ’s mission extends beyond the earthly life, encompassing a divine continuum that bridges creation, human history, and the ultimate restoration of all things.
The World English Bible (WEB): Galatians
Anonymous
This fervent letter serves as a foundational manifesto on religious liberty, challenging its readers to choose between the burden of legalistic ritual and the transformative freedom of faith. It remains a cornerstone of theological discourse, prized for its raw intensity and its uncompromising insistence that…
Snow-flakes
Israel P. (Israel Perkins) Warren
The silent descent of the snowflake serves as a mirror for the soul, revealing through nature the quiet, persistent, and loving order of the Divine.
An Interpretation of Friends Worship
Jean Toomer
This brief, reflective guide serves as a practical manual for those seeking to understand the inward journey of the Quaker tradition. It demystifies the silent meeting, offering a pathway for the seeker to move from solitary introspection toward communal spiritual vitality.
The State of the Blessed Dead
Henry Alford
These meditations offer a calm, traditional exploration of the afterlife, designed to replace the fear of death with a sense of hopeful anticipation for the faithful.
Items on the Priesthood, presented to the Latter-day Saints
John Taylor
This theological treatise clarifies the hierarchy, duties, and scriptural foundations of the Aaronic and Melchizedek Priesthoods within the Latter-day Saint tradition, providing a structured guide for the faithful.
Out of the deep
Charles Kingsley
Out of the deep, a voice calls from the floor of human suffering, refusing to separate the pain of loss from the steady comfort of a loving God.
The Bible, King James version, Book 62: 1 John
Anonymous
Witnessing the Word of life, an intimate voice addresses a community of believers to define the nature of divine love and the essential harmony between faith, righteousness, and truth.
The True Ministers of Christ Accredited by the Holy Spirit: A Sermon
Philip Gell
Authentic spiritual authority is not found in human credentials or ecclesiastical status, but in the manifest presence and power of the Holy Spirit working through the preaching of the Gospel.
Great Lent: A School of Repentance. Its Meaning for Orthodox Christians
Alexander Schmemann
This guide offers a profound meditation on the season of Great Lent, framing it not as a list of ascetic prohibitions, but as a transformative school of repentance and a pilgrimage toward spiritual renewal.
Weymouth New Testament in Modern Speech, 1 Timothy
Richard Francis Weymouth
This foundational text serves as a direct manual for church leadership, offering timeless guidance on governance, personal conduct, and the preservation of core spiritual doctrines amidst a changing world.
Broken Bread, from an Evangelist's Wallet
Thomas Champness
This collection of meditations offers a direct, unvarnished look at late-Victorian evangelism, challenging readers to align their daily conduct with the rigor of their faith.
Reasonableness of Catholic Ceremonies and Practices
John J. (John James) Burke
Sacred acts lose their mystery when their logic remains hidden, yet simple explanations can restore purpose to ancient traditions.
The Neptunian, or Water Theory of Creation
J. M. Woodman
The earth is not a molten core cooling from an ancient fire, but a vast, water-rich vessel governed by divine ordinance. This reinterpretation of planetary formation seeks to bridge the chasm between Victorian geological observations and the biblical account of creation.
Christian Devotedness
Anthony Norris Groves
This work serves as a challenging invitation to evaluate the intersection of personal wealth and spiritual conviction. It argues that a literal adherence to the teachings of Jesus regarding the abandonment of earthly treasures is the only path toward authentic Christian maturity and global evangelism.
The World English Bible (WEB): Acts
Anonymous
Witnessing the rapid transformation of a small, local movement into a global faith, this narrative chronicles the early days of Christianity. It traces the mission from a single upper room in Jerusalem to the heart of the Roman Empire.
Weymouth New Testament in Modern Speech, Revelation
Richard Francis Weymouth
A vision of cosmic upheaval and final restoration, this translation renders the ancient apocalypse into clear, accessible prose. It captures the urgent, sensory intensity of a prophecy that promises both destruction and a new beginning.
The Scriptures able to make us wise unto salvation
F. H. (Francis H.) Berrick
This impassioned argument from 1853 serves as a foundational plea for the sufficiency of the Bible as the only necessary creed for believers. It warns against the dangers of human institutionalism and religious formalization.