The Book of Religions Comprising the Views, Creeds, Sentiments, or Opinions, of All the Principal Religious Sects in the World, Particularly of All Christian Denominations in Europe and America, to Which are Added Church and Missionary Statistics, Together With Biographical Sketches

An ambitious reference that gathers the core beliefs, doctrines, and sentiments of the world’s major religious movements, with particular depth on the many Christian denominations found across Europe and America. The editor promises a neutral, concise presentation, drawing directly from the most candid representatives of each faith so readers can see each creed side‑by‑side with Scripture and with one another. By charting the historical rise and distinctive features of these systems, the work offers a clear snapshot of the spiritual landscape as it stood in the mid‑nineteenth century.

Beyond doctrinal summaries, the volume supplies up‑to‑date church and missionary statistics, giving a factual sense of the size and reach of each group. Short biographical sketches highlight the lives of key founders and defenders, offering glimpses of the character and virtue behind the ideas they championed. Designed as a handy manual for clergy, scholars, or any curious mind, it lets listeners acquire a solid grounding in religious diversity without wading through endless tomes.