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  • Mormonism Unveiled
    John D. Lee
    Mormonism Unveiled is John Doyle Lee’s confessional exposé of malpractices in the Mormon Church, including his own role as an assassin responsible for several murders.In chronicling his years as a member of the church, Lee discusses how he came to meet and associate with Joseph Smith; the founder and prophet of Mormonism. The processes by which the charismatic Smith drew in fol...
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    14,93 €

  • Lectures on Preaching
    Phillips Brooks
    Phillips Brooks, a veteran minister with years of experience at the pulpit, shares guidance on preaching and serving in the ministry in these lectures delivered at Yale University.The nineteenth century was a time of great expansion in the United States, and by extension the churches and Christian movements. Demand for new preachers and ministers burgeoned, that the many new co...
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    24,29 €

  • The Christian’s Secret of a Happy Life
    Hannah Whitall Smith
    Complete edition of The Christian's Secret of a Happy Life by Hannah Whitall Smith.  This is the early 1885 edition, and has the rarely included 19th chapter, “The Baptism of The Holy Ghost.” The Christian's Secret is a great benefit to us today, as much as it was over 100 years ago.“Can you not remember, some of you, the shout of triumph your souls gave when you first ...
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    8,27 €

  • The Christian’s Secret of a Happy Life
    Hannah Whitall Smith
    Complete edition of The Christian's Secret of a Happy Life by Hannah Whitall Smith.  This is the early 1885 edition, and has the rarely included 19th chapter, “The Baptism of The Holy Ghost.” The Christian's Secret is a great benefit to us today, as much as it was over 100 years ago.“Can you not remember, some of you, the shout of triumph your souls gave when you first ...
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    17,52 €

  • The Martyrs of the Coliseum
    A. J. O’Reilly / AJO’Reilly
    Over centuries, the Christian martyrs of Ancient Rome were put to death in the coliseum, their horrific demise serving as bloodthirsty entertainment for the Roman population.The persecutions of early Christians took place over centuries, as the pagan Roman Empire sought to suppress and extinguish belief in God and Christ. While many Christians were simply executed and their hom...
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    16,00 €

  • Ancient Pagan and Modern Christian Symbolism
    Thomas Inman
    The relationship between Christian symbols and those of ancient religions is storied and complex; in this illustrated work, surgeon and mythologist Thomas Inman discusses many examples.This competent and extensively illustrated analysis was born of the authors’ interest in archaeology and advancements in the understanding of ancient cultures. Though a hobbyist antiquarian, Inma...
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    9,94 €

  • The Spiritual Doctrine of St. Catherine of Genoa
    St Catherine of Genoa
    The Spiritual Doctrine of St. Catherine of Genoa consists of three separate works: The Life and Doctrine of St. Catherine of Genoa (which includes her sayings) as compiled by her confessor, Don Cattaneo Marabotto, and two works by St. Catherine herself The Spiritual Dialogue (between the Soul and the Body), and the famous Treatise on Purgatory. Treatise on Purgatory sets th...
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    13,53 €

  • Twelve Mormon Homes
    Elizabeth Wood Kane
    Published in the 1870s, this account of Mormon families and their homes offers historical insight into Mormonism and life in the fledgling communities of the era.Presented as a kind of travelogue through the states of Arizona and Utah, this book recounts the appearance and status of various settlements founded or occupied by adherents of the Latter Day Saint movement known as M...
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    12,33 €

  • The Table Talk of Doctor Martin Luther
    Martin Luther / William Hazlitt
    Martin Luther’s explanations of various aspects of religious belief, including the more difficult to understand elements of Biblical lore, remain an excellent point of reference for scholars and believers alike.Writing in the early 16th century, Luther was all too mindful of the fact that the Bible had only recently begun to be printed and distributed among the Christian laity....
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    12,70 €

  • Christian Perfection
    P. T. Forsyth / PTForsyth
    P. T. Forsyth describes the nature of Christian perfection, and the qualities of character required for a person to attain a state of spiritual maturity and closeness to God.In the first chapter, Forsyth strives to clear up several misconceptions concerning Christian perfection, namely that it is a state of sinlessness. A state of utter sinlessness is impossible for a human bel...
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    10,59 €

  • The Second Death and the Restitution of All Things
    Andrew John Jukes
    Inspired by scripture and many years of Bible study, scholar Andrew Jukes details the scriptural passages that support the idea that all mankind - even the sinful - will find reconciliation with God.The very destiny of humankind is something which fascinates many readers, whether or not they subscribe to Christianity. Keen to shed light on the Biblical lore, the author investig...
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    9,88 €

  • God’s Way of Holiness
    Horatius Bonar
    With informed readings of scripture, Horatius Bonar discusses the teachings central to Christianity, and the good Christian’s relationship to the divine.Various topics are covered in this book’s chapters, such as the importance of strengthening the soul to guard against sin, the symbolism and holy power of the crucifix, and how Christ’s spirit dwells within Christians, lending ...
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    6,90 €

  • The Life and Miracles of Saint Philomena, Virgin and Martyr
    Unknown Author
    This book is an anonymously written biography of Saint Philomena, a young consecrated virgin whose remains were discovered in Italy in 1802.The name Philomena means ‘daughter of light’; this led to the appreciation of the young girl’s bones as an artifact of Christian Rome. The significance of her life and deeds, plus the various miracles which were purported to have occurred i...
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    9,25 €

  • God’s Way of Peace
    Bonar Horatius
    In this manual of Christian faith, Scottish minister and author Horatius Bonar investigates the words of God with respect to humanity and the human condition.Throughout the Bible, God’s words are relayed by messengers and prophets. In the various dialogues received from the Lord, the views of the divine regarding His creation mankind are revealed. It is through these descriptio...
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    8,07 €

  • Saint Paul in Britain
    R. W. Morgan / RWMorgan
    R. W. Morgan proposes that St. Paul introduced Christianity to Celtic Britain, and that the Christian church and the first ancestors of the modern royal family were established several centuries prior to what is conventionally thought.Although the ideas and theories of R. W. Morgan are discredited and unpopular in the modern day, his investigations into the early church history...
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    8,38 €

  • History of the Sabbath
    J. N. Andrews / JNAndrews
    The history of the Sabbath is fascinating: beginning with its origins in the Biblical Old Testament, we are taken through millennia of changing traditions concerning the day of rest.Spanning more than six thousand years, this investigation of Sabbath traditions traverses the earliest manifestations which followed the story of God creating Earth. The Genesis story describes God ...
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    18,46 €

  • Scenes Beyond the Grave
    Marietta Davis
    Marietta Davis was a young woman who, aged twenty-five, went into a deep slumber that lasted nine days: upon waking, she told those present of religious visions she had experienced whilst asleep.The visions Marietta attested to have experienced were wide-ranging. They included scenes from the Bible; baby Jesus at Bethlehem, an adult Christ suffering upon the cross, and His resu...
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    15,23 €

  • The Devil’s Pulpit, or Astro-Theological Sermons
    Robert Taylor
    Taylor’s sermons on Christian history were controversial for challenging the established doctrines of the Church of England, and for introducing topics hitherto deemed blasphemous.Armed with years of scholarly experience and a keen eye for insight, Taylor tackles his subjects with energy and vigor. He preached at the Rotunda of Blackfriar’s Road from 1830 to 1832, a time when t...
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    18,53 €

  • Secret Instructions of the Jesuits
    W. C. Brownlee
    This edition of the Secret Instructions of the Jesuits includes both the original Latin text and the translation of its chapters into English.The chapters include various methods by which the Society of Jesus are to gain influence. The manual covers all manner of aspects; recruiting men for the order, how to acquire wealth for the order, and gaining rank and influence in the wi...
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    10,96 €

  • A Voice of Warning and Key to the Science of Theology
    Parley P. Pratt / Parley PPratt
    This fine edition brings together two of Parley P. Pratt’s finest works: A Voice of Warning and Key to the Science of Theology.Key to the Science of Theology is Parley P. Pratt's all-embracing account of religion's impact on everything in day to day life. The author discusses religion, science, and the meaning of life in a passionate and concise way.A Voice of Warning i...
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    14,79 €

  • Calvin’s Book on the Christian Life
    John Calvin / Henry Beveridge
    Complete edition of Calvin’s Book on the Christian Life by John Calvin and translated by Henry Beveridge.  Easily read in one sitting, profound enough to return frequently, moving enough to give as a gift, this book discusses how to scripturally live a Christian life.The book, published under various titles over the past 100+ years, is an excerpt of Calvin’s 'Institutes of the ...
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    6,26 €

  • The Poor Man’s Morning and Evening Portions
    Robert Hawker
    These daily meditations on Christian belief take the form of Bible quotations and discussions; one for the morning, and one for the evening of each day.A great companion for ordinary believers throughout the year, this book’s intention is to offer spiritual guidance and comfort to followers of God who count among the laboring poor. In the 19th century, tough physical labor perf...
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    24,01 €

  • The Christian System
    Alexander Campbell
    Alexander Campbell explains the tenets and principles of the Christian faith, drawing upon decades of experience as a minister, author and leader of the Restoration Movement.As one of the first Christians in North America to undertake mass distribution of the written word, Campbell understood how spreading knowledge and insight cemented God’s cause. This work serves as a summat...
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    15,86 €

  • The Christian Ministry
    CHARLES BRIDGES
    The classic of Christian ministerial thought by Charles Bridges is presented to the reader anew in this superb edition, complete with the author’s annotations.For the author, the curious point that the ministry failed in many of its core duties was sufficient genesis for a book. Why did this failure occur? Had modern priests and ministers lost their way from the tradition and e...
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    19,82 €

  • A Practical View of the Prevailing Religious System
    William Wilberforce
    Renowned abolitionist William Wilberforce turns his gifts of wit and analysis to the Christian faith, revealing and discussing differences between cultural and practical Christians.Wilberforce is eager to draw a distinction between those who merely follow the traditions and motions of Christianity as a matter of formality - so-called 'cultural Christians' - and those wh...
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    10,99 €

  • An Enquiry into the Obligations of Christians to Use Means for the Conversion of the Heathens
    William Carey
    The landmark text by William Carey sets out the principles of converting natives of foreign lands to Christianity.An Enquiry into the Obligations of Christians to Use Means for the Conversion of the Heathens led directly to the formation of the Baptist Missionary Society, and was to inspire Christian missionaries for generations to follow. The author himself could boast great e...
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    9,01 €

  • A Vindication of the Government of New England Churches
    John Wise
    John Wise’s appraisal of church governance in Massachusetts during the early 1700s offers deep insight into the religious and political thinking of the era.Wise sought to evaluate how and whether the churches of New England conformed to the principles set out by the English royal charter of 1630. Since the entire communities were built from scratch as colonies, with most coloni...
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    12,27 €

  • A Vindication of the Government of New England Churches
    John Wise
    John Wise’s appraisal of church governance in Massachusetts during the early 1700s offers deep insight into the religious and political thinking of the era.Wise sought to evaluate how and whether the churches of New England conformed to the principles set out by the English royal charter of 1630. Since the entire communities were built from scratch as colonies, with most coloni...
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    24,46 €

  • Freedom of the Will
    JONATHAN EDWARDS
    Jonathan Edwards was a leading Christian revivalist of the 18th century: in this book, he explains how God repairs and redeems the flaws of humankind by being an extension of the human being’s free will.A superb and evocative treatise, Edwards draws on his knowledge of both theology and philosophy to deliver a convincing examination of the human soul. Many poignant questions ab...
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    9,48 €


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