Category: Religion & Spirituality

Lifetime : And Other Sermons

Price: $15.00

Publisher: John Hanly Morgan : 1957

Seller ID: 14589

Condition: Very Good+

68 pages; 8vo (8.5") 22 cm; Softcover, tan leatherette covers, 8 strikingly original free verse poems of sufficient length to serve as sermons or homilies. ; Written and published by the Rev. Dr. John Hanly Morgan, 14-year president of the Canadian Peace Congress, vice president of the World Peace Council, recipient of the International Lenin Peace Prize, Unitarian minister. ; Only very minor wear. Original price in ballpoint on front cover. No other marks. Binding of two staples intact. Quite scarce.
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Black Pioneers in a White Denomination : (Signed)

By: Morrison-Reed, Mark D.

Price: $17.00

Publisher: Beacon Press : 1984

Seller ID: 21841

ISBN-13: 9780807016015

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Good+

217 pages; 8vo (8") 21 cm; Green and red softcover, [xxii] + 217 pages, appendix list of black U/U ministers, index, bibliography, endnotes, 1 musical fragment, 4 b/w photos. ; Title page dated, inscribed and SIGNED by author. ; Copyright 1980. This is Revised Edition, 1984. Introduction by Andrew J. Young. ; Analysis of racist thread running through UU history, with close looks at Egbert Ethelred Brown, Lewis A. McGee, and other notable African American Unitarians and Universalists. ; Owner name penned on bottom edge. 1 leaf lightly creased. Several light creases to covers. Spine faded and su...
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Black Pioneers in a White Denomination : 3e, 3rd Edition, 1994

By: Morrison-Reed, Mark D.

Price: $7.00

Publisher: Skinner House Books : 1994

Seller ID: 23081

ISBN-13: 9781558962507

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Very Good

258 pages; 8vo (8") 21 cm; Red softcover, [xxii] + 258 pages, appendix list of black U/U ministers, appendix essay and stats on black U/Us, index, bibliography, endnotes, 1 musical fragment, 4 b/w photos. ; Copyright 1980. This is 3rd edition, 1994, with new preface by author. Introduction by Andrew J. Young. ; Analysis of racist thread running through UU history, with close looks at Egbert Ethelred Brown, Lewis A. McGee, and other notable African American Unitarians and Universalists. ; Owner name penned on bottom edge. Tips curled. Interior clean, binding tight.
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Maglipay Universalist : A History of the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Philippines

By: Muir, Fredric John, with Margaret Gooding and Rebecca Quimada Sienes

Price: $13.00

Publisher: Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis : 2001

Seller ID: 21830

ISBN-13: 9780970790316

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Near Fine

190 pages; 8vo (8.5") 23 cm; White softcover, [xvi] + 190 pages, 19 b/w photos and illustrations including 2 small maps, bibliography, chapter end discussion questions; 5 appendixes including complete Sunday school curriculum by Margaret K. Gooding and Rebecca Quimada Sienes and list of all 26 congregations; complete song "Maglipay (Be Joyful) Universalist" with tune and English lyrics. ; From blurb: "An eminently readable, thoughtful, and thorough review of the history, theology, and challenges of the UU Church of the Philippines." ; No defects. Appears unread.
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Blessed Ignorance : How the Bible Supports Backward Beliefs

By: Munro, Jesse

Price: $5.95

Publisher: Jesse Munro : 2018

Seller ID: 21402

Binding: Other

Condition: As New

156 pages; 4to (11") 28 cm; 156 pages. ; The title says it all. Over 25 chapters cover such topics as: Alphabetical list of biblical contradictions. Scientific errors in the bible. Broken rules. Bad examples. Unfulfilled prophesies. Stolen plotlines. Lame excuses given by believers to explain contradictions. More. ; No defects. ; The text of this book will be emailed to you. ; Cultural Significance Series; Vol. 5
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Concise Greek English Dictionary of the New Testament, A

By: Newman, Barclay M. Jr.

Price: $15.00

Publisher: United Bible Societies : 1971

Seller ID: 20736

ISBN-13: 9783438060082

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

203 pages; 12mo (7.5") 19 cm; Dark red immitation leather over flexible boards, [iv] + 203 pages, main text in 2 columns, over 7000 Greek words defined as used in New Testament. ; Greek text is in Greek letters. No pronunciation guide. ; Owner name penned on front endpaper. Upper edge of rear cover has two small closed tears. A few spots to fore-edge. No other defects.
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Lead, Kindly Light

By: Newman, John Henry

Price: $11.00

Publisher: Cupples & Leon : 1906

Seller ID: 15295

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good+ with no dust jacket

16 pages; 12mo (7") 18 cm; Small format, hardcover, white and pale yellow boards, color illustration and gilt lettering on front, 16 stiff pages, gilt lettering and decor throughout. ; Beautiful gift book with three verses of the popular hymn, Lead, Kindly Light, by John Henry Newman (1801-1890) illustrated with six lovely chromolithographs of angels, Jesus, and young woman playing the organ. ; Exterior shows light edgewear only. Very neat gift note on front free endpaper in fountain pen, dated 1906. No other defects. Scarce in any condition.
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Pravda o Religii v Rossii : The Truth about Religion in Russia

By: Nikola Yarushevich, with Gregory Petrovich Georgievsky and Alexander Pavlovich Smirnov

Price: $19.00

Publisher: Moskovskaya Patriarkhaya : 1942

Seller ID: 16081

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good+ with no dust jacket

456 pages; 8vo (8.75") 23 cm; RUSSIAN language throughout in Cyrillic alphabet. Dark blue-green cloth, gold lettering, beveled boards, 456 pages, main text in black with red decor and red initials, numerous b/w photogravure portraits of Russian Orthodox officials on glossy tipped-in plates with tissue guards, dozens of b/w photos and facsimiles including churches and cathedrals, several reproductions of telegrams, some in English or French. ; Appears to be official publication from pro-Soviet Patriarchs (leaders) of Russian Orthodox Church for years 1941-1942, during massive revival of church ...
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Pilgrimage of a Pilgrim, The, for Forty Years : As he Journeyed To, and Through, and From, the Partialist Church, Into and through Sixteen Years Experience in the Universalist Ministry, and Not Done Yet

By: Norwood, Abraham

Price: $50.00

Publisher: Abraham Norwood : 1849

Seller ID: 20345

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good with no dust jacket

324 pages; 16mo (6.5") 17 cm; Small hardcover, dark olive-green cloth, 324 pages, gilt spine lettering, rag (cotton fiber) paper throughout, several original poems. ; Copyright 1848. This is 3rd edition (3rd printing) 1849. ; Fascinating memoirs of early American Universalist preacher who was raised Congregationalist (Partialist) , preached that doctrine even while he did not believe it, but after long struggle with conscience and with leaders of that denomination finally became a firebrand Universalist missionary in New England and New York, converting many. ; Exterior shows moderate edgewear...
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Missal, the : Containing all the Masses for Sundays and for Holy Days of Obligation

By: O'Connell, John P., and Jex Martin

Price: $17.00

Publisher: Catholic Press : 1960

Seller ID: 22883

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine with no dust jacket

944 pages; 12mo (7") 18 cm; Heavy hardcover, black buckram (faux leather) cloth, gilt lettering and decor, [xviii] + 944 pages, all edges gilt, rounded corners, red and gold decorated endpapers, two page-marker ribbons, illustrated with b/w diagrams and many color photos. ; Imprimatur 1953. Copyright 1954. This printing 1960. Spine title: The Catholic Missal. ; No visible sign of use apart from all the items laid in, which are: 1 clipping, 1 small prayer booklet, 12 holy cards. ; Library of Catholic Devotion Series
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Forgiveness of Sin, the : Illustrated in a Practical Exposition of Psalm 130

By: Owen, John

Price: $26.00

Publisher: American Tract Society : 1844

Seller ID: 23057

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fair with no dust jacket

429 pages; 12mo (7.5") 19 cm; This is an actual book from 1844, not a modern computer-generated travesty. ; Hardcover, brown blindstamped cloth, gilt title and decor on spine, 429 pages, rag (cotton fiber) paper throughout. ; John Owen, DD (1616-1683) was an English theologian. Originally published 1668, the book was updated in 1839 with brief sketch of author's life; this edition was printed circa 1844. ; Topics include: Forgiveness from God. Disbelief of forgiveness. Exhortation to believe in forgiveness. Evidence of God's forgiveness. Rules for obtaining forgiveness. Hindrances to forgivene...
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Forgiveness of Sin, the : Illustrated in a Practical Exposition of Psalm 130, Revised and Abridged

By: Owen, John

Price: $20.00

Publisher: American Tract Society : 1850

Seller ID: 23455

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Poor with no dust jacket

429 pages; 12mo (7.5") 19 cm; Hardcover, dark brown blindstamped cloth, 429 pages, brief bio of author, publisher catalog on rear page. ; Originally published 1663. This edition circa 1850. "In the revision of this work for the present edition, a few sentences implying denominational peculiarities have been omitted." John Owen (1616-1683) DD was an English Nonconformist preacher, theologian, and chancellor of Oxford University. ; Topics include: Depths of sin. Relief in God alone. Discovery of forgiveness. Nature of forgiveness. Evidences of forgiveness. Rules for obtaining forgiveness. Fruits...
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O. Eugene Pickett : Borne on a Wintry Day, Fourth President of the Unitarian Universalist Association

By: Owen-Towle, Tom

Price: $8.00

Publisher: Skinner House Books : 1996

Seller ID: 20760

ISBN-13: 9781558963443

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Very Good+

222 pages; 12mo (7") 18 cm; Green softcover, [xviii] + 222 pages, 6 b/w photos with captions. ; Foreword by Kathleen Montgomery. Biography of the fourth president of the Unitarian Universalist Association, well-known activist for civil rights, international interfaith cooperation, etc. Authored by longtime denominational leader. ; No marks or major defects but spine lightly creased and very slightly rolled.
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Jews in China, the : English and Chinese Edition

By: Pan Guang

Price: $17.00

Publisher: China Intercontinental Press : 2005

Seller ID: 23107

ISBN-13: 9787508507507

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Near Fine

241 pages; 4to (11.75") 30 cm; Parallel text throughout in CHINESE AND ENGLISH. Tall softcover with inner flaps, 241 pages, bibliography, over 400 b/w photos and facsimiles with detailed captions. ; Copyright 2001. This is updated edition, 2005. Chief editor Pan Guang. Consultant: Israel Epstein. English translators: Jin Caihong, Luo Ailing. ; Covers show only a touch of shelfwear. Small barcodesticker on rear from Shanghai Museum, as issued. Appears unused.
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Epic of Unitarianism, the : Original Writings from the History of Liberal Religion

By: Parke, David B.

Price: $7.00

Publisher: Beacon Press : 1963

Seller ID: 20758

ISBN-13: 9781558962460

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Good+

164 pages; 8vo (8") 21 cm; Tan and white softcover, [xii] + 164 pages, index, bibliography, footnotes, 45 excerpts with sources and historical info. ; Copyright 1957. This is 2nd printing, October, 1963. ; Superb collection of source material from Michael Servetus, Sebastian Castellio, King John Sigismund, Faustus Socinus, John Locke, Joseph Priestley, Thomas Jefferson, William Ellery Channing, and other important Unitarians, as well as Universalists John Murray, Hosea Ballou, more. ; Covers faded along spine, which is more gray than tan, and only just readable. Light crease to bottom corner o...
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Additional Speeches, Addresses, and Occasional Sermons, Complete in 2 Volumes : (Unitarian Speeches for Anti-Slavery and Abolition)

By: Parker, Theodore

Price: $75.00

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company : 1855

Seller ID: 20191

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good+ with no dust jacket

902 pages; 8vo (8") 21 cm; Set of 2 hardcover vols, brown cloth, gilt spine titles, blindstamped boards, [xiv] + 435 + [iv] + 449 pages, 902 total pages, appendix, 6 speeches and 7 sermons on anti-slavery topics. ; 1st edition, copyright 1855, published in Boston by Little Brown & Co. No other printings listed. ; The Rev. Theodore Parker (1810-1860) would seem tame by today's standards but in his day was the most radical of the very radical Unitarian preachers. A social reformer, theologian, abolitionist, peace activist and more, he preached the famous 'Transient and Permanent in Christianity'...
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Songs of Simple Thanksgiving : The Unitarian Universalist Association Meditation Manual for 1978

By: Patton, Kenneth L.

Price: $20.00

Publisher: Unitarian Universalist Association : 1977

Seller ID: 21533

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Near Fine

40 pages; 8vo (8.5") 23 cm; Softcover booklet, beige leatherette covers, [iv] + 40 + 4 pages, 40 readings (meditations) on nature, science, art, and other topics. Each reading is introduced by a short quote from the bible or a famous scientist, a great poet, etc. ; UUA 9020-18. Not a songbook. No tunes. ; Foreword by Paul N. Carnes. Illustrated by author. ; The Rev. Kenneth L. Patton, ordained Unitarian, was longtime pastor of the Charles Street Meeting House, Universalist, Boston, where he originated the custom of drawing on materials from all faiths and also secular sources, creating the mod...
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Way for This Journey, The

By: Patton, Kenneth L.

Price: $7.00

Publisher: Meeting House Press : 1976

Seller ID: 20946

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Very Good+

120 pages; 8vo (9") 23 cm; Pale orange softcover, [x] + 120 pages, about 300 short readings. ; Philosophical and inspirational readings, suitable for liberal religious worship services, from Taoist, Confucianist, Buddhist and existentialist writers, including Lao Tzu, Chuang Tzu, Tsze Sze, Hui Neng, Huang Po, Mencius, Confucius, Buddha, Friedrich Nietzsche, and others, compiled by famous UU liturgist Kenneth Patton. ; A touch of wear to tips. Owner name penned very small on half-title page. No other defects.
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Strange Harvest : Collected Lyrics and Sonnets, 1935-1975

By: Patton, Kenneth L. (Rev)

Price: $14.00

Publisher: Meeting House Press : 1976

Seller ID: 20386

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Near Fine

224 pages; 8vo (9") 23 cm; Pale pink softcover, [x] + 224 pages. Each stanza or section is numbered, yielding a total of 514 stanzas. ; Original poems and light verse on spirituality, mysticism, and liberal religion, by renowned experimental Universalist Unitarian minister and liturgist Kenneth Patton. ; Only a touch of shelfwear. Appears unread.
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Women's Foreign Missionary Society, Program, 1905 : Methodist Episcopal Church, Fort Scott, Kansas

By: Peasley, M. E. (Mrs)

Price: $8.00

Publisher: Methodist Church : 1905

Seller ID: 14502

Binding: Non-Book

Condition: Very Good

4 pages; 24mo (5.75") 15 cm; This is a small single-fold four-panel manilla leaflet, about 3.6 x 5.6 inches, listing officers of the organization, plus each individual in charge of each segment of each monthly meeting for the year 1905. Three months focus on studying some aspect of Japanese culture and one month is given over to Korean topics. ; Light rubbing, a faint crease.
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Category: Religion & Spirituality