Category: Religion & Spirituality

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Church Hymnal, A, Compiled from the Prayer Book Hymnal : (Episcopalian) and from the Additional Hymns, Hymns Ancient and Modern, and Hymns for Church and Home, with Music

Price: $13.00

Publisher: Breed, Lent & Company : 1870

Seller ID: 10966

Condition: Very Good- with no dust jacket

240 pages; 12mo (7.5") 19 cm; Gilt title on front states Church Hymnal in ornate quasi-uncial celtic letters. ; Hardcover, steel-gray cloth, dark brown endpapers, 240 pages, 3 indexes, about 360 hymns with 4-part music in standard notation, music alone at top of page with all lyrics below. ; Copyright 1870. This is 3rd edition, 1870. Compiled, revised and enlarged by the Rev. Charles L. Hutchins. ; Amazonbuyers please note: image does not match this edition. This is an actual book from 1870, not an overpriced flimsy print-on-demand fake. ; Moderate exterior wear. A few pages have a light touch...
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Shrine of the Little Flower, Souvenir Book : Royal Oak, Michigan, Dedicatory Volume

By: Hutting, A. M. (Rev)

Price: $12.00

Publisher: Radio League of the Little Flower : 1936

Seller ID: 21112

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good+ with no dust jacket

110 pages; 8vo (9.75") 25 cm; Hardcover, dark blue-black embossed buckram, image of shrine's famous tower on front, [xxii] + 110 + 4 pages, glossy throughout, index, 62 b/w photos; Copyright 1936. This is 2nd printing, 1936. ; Famous Catholic church near Detroit, built by donations from children all over the world and filled with images of state flowers and other symbols, seat of the infamous radio broadcasts of Father Charles Coughlin. ; Light wear to heel and crown. Minor rubbing to front board. Endpapers somewhat yellowed from age otherwise interior is clean and bright. Binding tight.
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Jewish Music : In its Historical Development

By: Idelsohn, Abraham Z.

Price: $17.00

Publisher: Schocken Books : 1975

Seller ID: 21803

ISBN-13: 9780486271477

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Very Good+

535 pages; 8vo (8") 21 cm; Red and white softcover, [xviii] + 535 pages, index, endnotes, 35 tables each containing several musical examples. English throughout, with some songs having Latin or Hebrew lyrics. ; Originally published 1929. This edition 1967, 3rd printing, 1975. ; Scholarly but readable, ancient to modern history of Jewish songs and music. Not a songbook but contains several singable songs with music. ; Covers show a touch of sunning and minor wear. No other defects. ; Schocken Books SB Series; Vol. 165
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Essays by an Agnostic and Criticisms by a Skeptic

By: Ingersoll, Robert G.

Price: $9.00

Publisher: Haldeman-Julius Publications : 1945

Seller ID: 20661

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Very Good+

39 pages; 8vo (8.5") 23 cm; Green softcover booklet, 39 pages, 4 famous essays, which are; Why am I an Agnostic? [1890]. Professor Huxley and Agnosticism [1889]. Ernest Renan Obituary [1891]. Tolstoi and the Kreutzer Sonata [1890]. ; Edited and published by the great Emanuel Haldeman-Julius. ; Edges of covers sunned, staples starting to rust. No other defects. ; Little Blue Book B Series
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Sing Hallelujah : 83 Songs of Praise

By: Ingraham, D. Janice

Price: $12.00

Publisher: Word of God : 1978

Seller ID: 21536

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Very Good

64 pages; 8vo (8.5") 23 cm; Softcover, tan leatherette covers, 64 pages, 83 hymns and songs of praise with lyrics and guitar chords. No tunes. ; Songs of the late 1960s and early to mid 1970s, typed and mimeographed possibly for Lutheran camps or youth groups. ; Front cover slightly discolored from thumbing. Five pages have a name or date penned in. Otherwise clean and tight. Scarce.
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Man of Sorrows, Or, the Providence of God Displayed : As Exemplified in the Life of William Jackson, Author of the Christian's Legacy

By: Jackson, William

Price: $28.00

Publisher: William Jackson : 1843

Seller ID: 22147

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fair with no dust jacket

419 pages; 12mo (7.75") 20 cm; Hardcover, black cloth, gilt spine title, 419 pages + 1-pg ad for author's other book, yellow endpapers, rag (cotton fiber) paper throughout, 2 b/w plates including frontispiece b/w portrait engraving of author. ; Originally published 1834. This is 4th edition, revised and greatly enlarged, 1843. Written and published by the Rev. William Jackson, SBG (preacher) in Philadelphia, 1843. The possibly bipolar or schizophrenic Rev. Jackson preached for Methodists, Presbyterians, Baptists, Methodists, Baptists, Universalists (all while trashing their theology) and Metho...
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Quakerism : And its Application to Some Modern Problems

By: Janney, O. Edward

Price: $17.00

Publisher: Walter H. Jenkins : 1945

Seller ID: 20413

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good with no dust jacket

178 pages; 12mo (7.75") 20 cm; Hardcover, dark blue cloth over spine, gray cloth over boards, 178 pages, gilt lettering, brief appendix of bible verses, a few footnotes. ; Originally published 1917. This edition undated but about 1945. ; Sub-sub-title: 'Based on a course of lectures on Quaker Ideals, given at Woolman School for Social and Religious Education.' ; Topics include: Early Quakerism. Modern Quakerism. Inner light. Application of religion to modern problems. Family. Schools. Church. Industrial conditions. Warfare. More. ; Very minor exterior wear. Fore-edge lightly foxed. Gift note i...
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Trick of Perspective, a : An Essay on Unitarian Universalist Traditions

By: Johnson, David A.

Price: $12.00

Publisher: Unitarian Universalist Association : 1971

Seller ID: 20680

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Very Good+

12 pages; 8vo (8.5") 23 cm; Pink softcover, 12 pages plus covers, footnotes, nine penetrating questions about American liberal religious history and a brief thought-provoking essay on each. ; Published by Department of Education and Social Justice, Unitarian Universalist Association, 1971. Introduction by Norman Benson. ; A touch of fading to edges. One page has two small margin brackets penned in. No other defects. Scarce. ; Explorations in Curriculum Development Series; Vol. 3
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Works of Josephus, the : Complete and Unabridged, in One Volume, New Updated Edition, 1988

By: Josephus, Flavius, translated by William Whiston

Price: $12.00

Publisher: Hendrickson Publishing; : 1988

Seller ID: 11390

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine with no dust jacket

926 pages; 8vo (9.5") 25 cm; Hardcover, blue boards, gold lettering, 926 pages, text in two columns, lots of footnotes, several appendixes including numerous lists and tables, index, 4 small b/w maps. ; Isbn 0913573868. Originally published 1736. This new updated edition 1987, 2nd printing, 1988. ; A touch of shelfwear only. No marks. Lacks jacket.
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New Saint Joseph Sunday Missal and Hymnal, Complete Edition : With the Proper Mass Texts for Every Sunday and Holyday in a Continuous and Easy-To-Use Arrangement

By: Kersten, John C.

Price: $19.00

Publisher: Catholic Book Publishing Company : 1974

Seller ID: 21132

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: As New with no dust jacket

1426 pages; 16mo (6.5") 17 cm; Small hardcover in original box. Black faux leather, gold lettering, all edges red, 1426 pages, black endpapers, four page-marker ribbons of different colors, several color-glossy illustrations. ; Copyright 1974. Imprimatur. Code on rear cover: 820/22, on box 820/22B. Title, subtitle, blurb: 'The New Saint Joseph Sunday Missal and Hymnal, Complete Edition, All Readings for Liturgical Years A B C are given in the New American Bible version, People's Parts in Bold, Popular Hymns, Bible and Liturgy Aids, Treasury of Prayers.' ; Book is absolutely pristine. No marks ...
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Everything You Know about God is Wrong : The Disinformation Guide to Religion

By: Kick, Russ

Price: $12.00

Publisher: Disinformation Company : 2007

Seller ID: 21245

ISBN-13: 9781932857597

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Near Fine

387 pages; 4to (11") 28 cm; Tall softcover, 387 pages, main text in 2 columns, endnotes, several historical b/w photos, 42 brilliant chapters. ; This massive book systematically reveals distortions, myths, and utter weirdness that have been shoved down our throats by organized religions of all stripes. Contributors include: Richard Dawkins, Neil Gaiman, H. G. Wells, James A. Haught, Greta Christina, Dan Barker, many more. ; Only a touch of shelfwear. ; Disinformation Guides Series
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Science and Prayer

By: Kinsley, William Wirt

Price: $22.00

Publisher: Chautauqua Century Press : 1893

Seller ID: 21170

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good+ with no dust jacket

111 pages; 8vo (8") 21 cm; Hardcover, brown cloth, gilt spine lettering, [ii] + 111 pages, tan endpapers, 5 original lectures on nondenominational religious topics. Includes 8 additional pages in rear describing Chautauqua Literary & Scientific Circle home study course. ; Published by Chautauqua Century Press, Meadville, Pennsylvania. Printed and bound by Flood & Vincent, NYC. ; Topics include: Compatibility of science and prayer. God can interfere with nature without violating laws of nature. Why should we pray? All reasonable prayers answered. More. ; Very minor edgewear. Top and fore-edge s...
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Ki Sarvis Bad Ki Jingrwai Na Ka Bynta Ka Jingmane Lang Ne Marwei : A Book of Unitarian Services and Hymns in the Khasi Language

By: Kissor Singh, Hajom

Price: $225.00

Publisher: Khasi Hills Unitarian Union : 1907

Seller ID: 21225

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fair with no dust jacket

439 pages; 16mo (6.75") 17 cm; KHASI language throughout, except some headings in Khasi and English and 11 hymns in English. ; Hardcover, brown leather binding, [xxxviii] + 388 + 13 pages, 2 indexes, 7 orders of service, 43 readings, 26 readings with responsive singing; 241 hymns with lyrics, metrical indicators, some with names of tunes (in English) stated, some with solfege marks. ; Originally published 1892. This is 2nd edition (New and Enlarged Edition) 1907. Written and published by religious pioneer Hajom Kissor Singh (1865-1923) for Unitarians of North East India. Includes basic service...
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Survey of Hinduism, A, 1e : 1st Edition, 1989

By: Klostermaier, Klaus K.

Price: $10.00

Publisher: State University of New York Press : 1989

Seller ID: 19660

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Near Fine

649 pages; 8vo (9") 23 cm; Tan and red softcover, 659 pages. ; 1st edition, 1989. From blurb: 'Solid, balanced, lucid coverage of Hindu tradition, history of Hinduism, sacred writings of Hindus, Hindu worldview, social order of Hinduism in India, specifics of Vaisnavism, Saivism, and Saktism' and more. ; Almost no wear. Still in original shrinkwrap.
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American Jewry and the Civil War

By: Korn, Bertram Wallace

Price: $8.00

Publisher: R. Bemis Publishing : 1995

Seller ID: 20888

ISBN-13: 9780827607385

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Near Fine

329 pages; 8vo (8") 21 cm; Dark blue-black softcover, [xxii] + 329 pages, index, bibliography, extensive endnotes, 4 appendixes, several b/w facsimile documents. ; Originally published 1951. This edition 1995. Introduction by Allan Nevins. ; One page has one paragraph marked in margin. Otherwise almost no sign of use.
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Liberalism, Conservatism, and Catholicism : An Evaluation of Contemporary American Political Ideologies in Light of Catholic Social Teaching

By: Krason, Stephen M.

Price: $10.00

Publisher: Catholics United for the Faith : 1991

Seller ID: 15474

ISBN-13: 9781879860001

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Very Good

339 pages; 8vo (8.5") 22 cm; White softcover, [xi] + 339 pages, index, tons of endnotes. ; Imprimatur 1991. Authored by professor of political science, Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio. ; Political values through a Catholic lens. From foreword by James Likoudis: 'Too often, American Catholics fail to consult the clear teachings of the Church in making decisions affecting the political and social order.' ; Light wear and sunning to covers. Binding tight and square.
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Religious Fringe, the : A History of Alternative Religions in America

By: Kyle, Richard G.

Price: $9.00

Publisher: Intervarsity Press : 1993

Seller ID: 21603

ISBN-13: 9780830817665

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Very Good+

467 pages; 8vo (9") 23 cm; White softcover, 467 pages, index, bibliography, copious endnotes. ; Scholarly and quite socio-historical. ; Topics include: Alternative religions. Communalists. Revivalists. Occult movements. Mormons. Christadelphians. Theosophy. New thought. Buddhism, Islam and other eastern religions in America. Holiness movement. Black religions. Transcendental meditation. New age. UFO cults. Scientology. Psychotherapy groups. Jim Jones. Much more. ; Faint thumb creases to covers. No other defects.
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History of the Women's Missionary Council of the CME Church, a : (Christian Methodist Episcopal Church) from 1918 to 2009

By: Larkin, William C.

Price: $13.00

Publisher: Women's Missionary Council : 2009

Seller ID: 23706

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket

286 pages; 8vo (9.25") 23 cm; Hardcover, purple and gray boards, [xvi] + 286 pages, several lists and tables, appendix, chapter endnotes, 3 hymn texts, 1 hymn tune, 71 historical b/w and 132 color photos, with captions. ; The Christian Methodist Episcopal Church was organized in 1870 (as the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church in America) and took its current name in 1954. It is a Methodist church which ordains its own bishops, hence the added term Episcopal. This book traces the history of its Women's Auxiliary or Women's Missionary Council. ; Written by Dr. William C. Larkin, with Dr. Sylvia ...
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Cokesbury Marriage Manual, The, 2e : 2nd Revised Edition, 1945

By: Leach, William H.

Price: $10.00

Publisher: Abingdon Press : 1945

Seller ID: 15848

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine with no dust jacket

158 pages; 16mo (6.25") 16 cm; Small hardcover, 4 x 6.25 inches, black buckram cloth over flexible boards, 158 pages, rounded corners, black endpapers, several appendixes including pronouncements of several religious bodies on their own marriage customs, state marriage and divorce laws, bibliography, index. ; Copyright 1933. This is 2nd revised edition, 1945. Includes specific wedding ceremonies for Episcopal, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist, Golden Wedding, others. ; Book shows only a touch of shelfwear. Appears unused. ; Laid in: 1) one small 3-page wedding ceremony, typed out, wi...
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Religious Freedom : The Right to Practice Shehitah, Kosher Slaughtering

By: Lewin, Isaac

Price: $56.00

Publisher: Research Institute for Post War Problems of Religious Jewry : 1946

Seller ID: 23350

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good+ with no dust jacket

278 pages; 4to (10.25") 26 cm; Tall hardcover, black cloth, 278 pages, index, footnotes, 53 b/w facsimiles of documents, plus appendix of 16 documents relating to case in Upper Silesia 1933. English throughout, except some facsimile documents in German. ; Written by Rabbi Isaac Lewin, LLD, Rabbi Michael L. Munk, PhD, Rabbi Jeremiah J. Berman, DHL. ; Under Hitler, Germany outlawed Shehitah (kosher slaughtering) in 1933, and several other countries later passed similar laws. In 1945, after the defeat of Hitler, these laws remained in force. This book argues for an end to these discriminatory law...
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Category: Religion & Spirituality