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History - Religious

Step into a world where faith shapes empires, sparks revolutions, and leaves its mark on kings, councils, cathedrals, and common lives. From the rise of Christian doctrine and the clash of ancient beliefs to inquisitions, reformations, missions, and mystic symbols, these works trace the dramatic struggle between conscience, power, and the sacred. This bookshelf is a sweeping journey through the ideas and institutions that helped remake civilizations.

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The French Revolution - Volume 3

The French Revolution - Volume 3

by Hippolyte Taine

France and England in North America, Part IV: The Old Régime In Canada

France and England in North America, Part IV: The Old Régime In Canada

by Francis Parkman

Life of John Coleridge Patteson : Missionary Bishop of the Melanesian Islands

Life of John Coleridge Patteson : Missionary Bishop of the Melanesian Islands

by Charlotte M. (Charlotte Mary) Yonge

Who Wrote the Bible? : a Book for the People

Who Wrote the Bible? : a Book for the People

by Washington Gladden

A Vanished Arcadia: Being Some Account of the Jesuits in Paraguay 1607-1767

A Vanished Arcadia: Being Some Account of the Jesuits in Paraguay 1607-1767

by R. B. (Robert Bontine) Cunninghame Graham

Fresh light from the ancient monuments : A sketch of the most striking confirmations of the Bible, from recent discoveries in Egypt, Palestine, Assyria, Babylonia, Asia Minor

Fresh light from the ancient monuments : A sketch of the most striking confirmations of the Bible, from recent discoveries in Egypt, Palestine, Assyria, Babylonia, Asia Minor

by A. H. (Archibald Henry) Sayce

Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of York A Description of Its Fabric and A Brief History of the Archi-Episcopal See

Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of York A Description of Its Fabric and A Brief History of the Archi-Episcopal See

by A. (Arthur) Clutton-Brock

Female Scripture Biography, Volume II Including an Essay on What Christianity Has Done for Women

Female Scripture Biography, Volume II Including an Essay on What Christianity Has Done for Women

by F. A. (Francis Augustus) Cox

The History of the Rise, Progress and Accomplishment of the Abolition of the African Slave Trade by the British Parliament (1808), Volume II

The History of the Rise, Progress and Accomplishment of the Abolition of the African Slave Trade by the British Parliament (1808), Volume II

by Thomas Clarkson

Memoirs of the Courts of Louis XV and XVI. — Volume 7 Being secret memoirs of Madame Du Hausset, lady's maid to Madame de Pompadour, and of the Princess Lamballe

Memoirs of the Courts of Louis XV and XVI. — Volume 7 Being secret memoirs of Madame Du Hausset, lady's maid to Madame de Pompadour, and of the Princess Lamballe

by Mme. Du Hausset, princesse de Marie Thérèse Louise de Savoie-Carignan Lamballe

The Origin and Development of Christian Dogma: An essay in the science of history

The Origin and Development of Christian Dogma: An essay in the science of history

by Charles A. H. Tuthill

Memoirs of Marguerite de Valois, Queen of Navarre — Volume 1

Memoirs of Marguerite de Valois, Queen of Navarre — Volume 1

by King of France consort of Henry IV Queen Marguerite

A Reply to Dr. Lightfoot's Essays, by the Author of "Supernatural religion"

A Reply to Dr. Lightfoot's Essays, by the Author of "Supernatural religion"

by Walter Richard Cassels

The Truth about Jesus : Is He a Myth?

The Truth about Jesus : Is He a Myth?

by M. M. (Mangasar Mugurditch) Mangasarian

Missionary Work Among the Ojebway Indians

Missionary Work Among the Ojebway Indians

by Edward Francis Wilson

The Pilgrim fathers of New England : a history

The Pilgrim fathers of New England : a history

by W. Carlos (William Carlos) Martyn

Breaking with the Past; Or, Catholic Principles Abandoned at the Reformation

Breaking with the Past; Or, Catholic Principles Abandoned at the Reformation

by Francis Aidan Gasquet

The Three Cities Trilogy: Rome, Volume 3

The Three Cities Trilogy: Rome, Volume 3

by Émile Zola

The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 20: 1573

The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 20: 1573

by John Lothrop Motley

Life and Death of John of Barneveld, Advocate of Holland : with a view of the primary causes and movements of the Thirty Years' War, 1613-15

Life and Death of John of Barneveld, Advocate of Holland : with a view of the primary causes and movements of the Thirty Years' War, 1613-15

by John Lothrop Motley

A Sermon Preach'd upon the Occasion of the Anniversary Thanksgiving of the Fifth of November, 1706 at the Church of Kensington

A Sermon Preach'd upon the Occasion of the Anniversary Thanksgiving of the Fifth of November, 1706 at the Church of Kensington

by Nathaniel Hough

The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 28 of 55 1637-38 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of the Catholic Missions, as Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Close of the Nineteenth Century

The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 28 of 55 1637-38 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of the Catholic Missions, as Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Close of the Nineteenth Century

Ancient Faiths And Modern A Dissertation upon Worships, Legends and Divinities in Central and Western Asia, Europe, and Elsewhere, Before the Christian Era. Showing Their Relations to Religious Customs as They Now Exist.

Ancient Faiths And Modern A Dissertation upon Worships, Legends and Divinities in Central and Western Asia, Europe, and Elsewhere, Before the Christian Era. Showing Their Relations to Religious Customs as They Now Exist.

by Thomas Inman

The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 4

The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 4

by Baron Thomas Babington Macaulay Macaulay

The Authoritative Life of General William Booth, Founder of the Salvation Army

The Authoritative Life of General William Booth, Founder of the Salvation Army

by George S. (George Scott) Railton

The Evolution of the Idea of God: An Inquiry Into the Origins of Religions

The Evolution of the Idea of God: An Inquiry Into the Origins of Religions

by Grant Allen

The Quaker Colonies: A Chronicle of the Proprietors of the Delaware

The Quaker Colonies: A Chronicle of the Proprietors of the Delaware

by Sydney George Fisher

Rasputin the Rascal Monk Disclosing the Secret Scandal of the Betrayal of Russia by the Mock-Monk Grichka and the Consequent Ruin of the Romanoffs. With official documents revealed and recorded for the first time.

Rasputin the Rascal Monk Disclosing the Secret Scandal of the Betrayal of Russia by the Mock-Monk Grichka and the Consequent Ruin of the Romanoffs. With official documents revealed and recorded for the first time.

by William Le Queux

The Makers of Canada: Bishop Laval

The Makers of Canada: Bishop Laval

by Adrien Leblond

Sketches of Church History, from A.D. 33 to the Reformation

Sketches of Church History, from A.D. 33 to the Reformation

by James Craigie Robertson

My Three Days in Gilead

My Three Days in Gilead

by Elmer U. (Elmer Ulysses) Hoenshel

Kertomuksia kirkkohistorian alalta 1: Vanha aika

Kertomuksia kirkkohistorian alalta 1: Vanha aika

by Mauno Rosendal

The Great Controversy Between Christ and Satan

The Great Controversy Between Christ and Satan

by Ellen Gould Harmon White

A Critical Exposition of the Popular 'Jihád' Showing that all the Wars of Mohammad Were Defensive; and that Aggressive War, or Compulsory Conversion, is not Allowed in The Koran - 1885

A Critical Exposition of the Popular 'Jihád' Showing that all the Wars of Mohammad Were Defensive; and that Aggressive War, or Compulsory Conversion, is not Allowed in The Koran - 1885

by Cherágh Ali

Parish Priests and Their People in the Middle Ages in England

Parish Priests and Their People in the Middle Ages in England

by Edward Lewes Cutts

History of the Conflict Between Religion and Science

History of the Conflict Between Religion and Science

by John William Draper

Memoirs of Marguerite de Valois, Queen of Navarre — Complete

Memoirs of Marguerite de Valois, Queen of Navarre — Complete

by King of France consort of Henry IV Queen Marguerite

Pagan and Christian Creeds: Their Origin and Meaning

Pagan and Christian Creeds: Their Origin and Meaning

by Edward Carpenter

A Righte Merrie Christmasse: The Story of Christ-Tide

A Righte Merrie Christmasse: The Story of Christ-Tide

by John Ashton

Memoirs of the Dukes of Urbino, Volume 3 (of 3) Illustrating the Arms, Arts, and Literature of Italy, from 1440 To 1630

Memoirs of the Dukes of Urbino, Volume 3 (of 3) Illustrating the Arms, Arts, and Literature of Italy, from 1440 To 1630

by James Dennistoun

The Life of Marie de Medicis, Queen of France, Consort of Henri IV, and Regent of the Kingdom under Louis XIII — Volume 2

The Life of Marie de Medicis, Queen of France, Consort of Henri IV, and Regent of the Kingdom under Louis XIII — Volume 2

by Miss (Julia) Pardoe

The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 13 of 55 1604-1605 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of The Catholic Missions, As Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Close of the Nineteenth Century

The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 13 of 55 1604-1605 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of The Catholic Missions, As Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Close of the Nineteenth Century

For the Master's Sake: A Story of the Days of Queen Mary

For the Master's Sake: A Story of the Days of Queen Mary

by Emily Sarah Holt

The Cathedral Church of Canterbury [2nd ed.] A Description of Its Fabric and a Brief History of the Archiepiscopal See

The Cathedral Church of Canterbury [2nd ed.] A Description of Its Fabric and a Brief History of the Archiepiscopal See

by Hartley Withers

The Poetical Works of William Wordsworth — Volume 7 (of 8)

The Poetical Works of William Wordsworth — Volume 7 (of 8)

by William Wordsworth

History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2

History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2

by William Hickling Prescott

Popular Romances of the West of England, Second Series or, The Drolls, Traditions, and Superstitions of Old Cornwall

Popular Romances of the West of England, Second Series or, The Drolls, Traditions, and Superstitions of Old Cornwall

by Robert Hunt

Oriental Religions and Christianity A Course of Lectures Delivered on the Ely Foundation Before the Students of Union Theological Seminary, New York, 1891

Oriental Religions and Christianity A Course of Lectures Delivered on the Ely Foundation Before the Students of Union Theological Seminary, New York, 1891

by Frank F. (Frank Field) Ellinwood

The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 14 of 55 1606-1609 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of The Catholic Missions, As Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Close of the Nineteenth Century

The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 14 of 55 1606-1609 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of The Catholic Missions, As Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Close of the Nineteenth Century

History of the Sabbath and first day of the week

History of the Sabbath and first day of the week

by John Nevins Andrews

The Jesus of History

The Jesus of History

by T. R. (Terrot Reaveley) Glover

An Illustrated Account of St. Bartholomew's Priory Church, Smithfield With a Sketch of Bartholomew Fair, St. Bartholomew's Hospital, and the Prior's Country Seat, Canonbury Tower, Islington

An Illustrated Account of St. Bartholomew's Priory Church, Smithfield With a Sketch of Bartholomew Fair, St. Bartholomew's Hospital, and the Prior's Country Seat, Canonbury Tower, Islington

by Normanus

Mémoires de Luther écrits par lui-même, Tome II

Mémoires de Luther écrits par lui-même, Tome II

by Jules Michelet, Martin Luther

Le Tour du Monde; Athos Journal des voyages et des voyageurs; 2. sem. 1860

Le Tour du Monde; Athos Journal des voyages et des voyageurs; 2. sem. 1860

by Various Authors

Metlakahtla and the North Pacific Mission of the Church Missionary Society

Metlakahtla and the North Pacific Mission of the Church Missionary Society

by Eugene Stock

Life and Death of John of Barneveld, Advocate of Holland : with a view of the primary causes and movements of the Thirty Years' War, 1618-19

Life and Death of John of Barneveld, Advocate of Holland : with a view of the primary causes and movements of the Thirty Years' War, 1618-19

by John Lothrop Motley

Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 3

Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 3

by Charles Eliot

Luther, vol. 2 of 6

Luther, vol. 2 of 6

by Hartmann Grisar

The New World of Islam

The New World of Islam

by Lothrop Stoddard

John Brown

John Brown

by W. E. B. (William Edward Burghardt) Du Bois

Sketches from Eastern History

Sketches from Eastern History

by Theodor Nöldeke

The Religion of the Samurai A Study of Zen Philosophy and Discipline in China and Japan

The Religion of the Samurai A Study of Zen Philosophy and Discipline in China and Japan

by Kaiten Nukariya

Mormon Settlement in Arizona A Record of Peaceful Conquest of the Desert

Mormon Settlement in Arizona A Record of Peaceful Conquest of the Desert

by James H. McClintock

The Dabistán, or School of manners, Volume 3 (of 3) translated from the original Persian, with notes and illustrations

The Dabistán, or School of manners, Volume 3 (of 3) translated from the original Persian, with notes and illustrations

The Life of Buddha and Its Lessons

The Life of Buddha and Its Lessons

by Henry Steel Olcott

The Religion of Ancient Rome

The Religion of Ancient Rome

by Cyril Bailey

The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 21 of 55 1624 Explorations by early navigators, descriptions of the islands and their peoples, their history and records of the Catholic missions, as related in contemporaneous books and manuscripts, showing the political, economic, commercial and religious conditions of those islands from their earliest relations with European nations to the close of the nineteenth century.

The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 21 of 55 1624 Explorations by early navigators, descriptions of the islands and their peoples, their history and records of the Catholic missions, as related in contemporaneous books and manuscripts, showing the political, economic, commercial and religious conditions of those islands from their earliest relations with European nations to the close of the nineteenth century.

Armenia, a martyr nation A historical sketch of the Armenian people from traditional times to the present tragic days

Armenia, a martyr nation A historical sketch of the Armenian people from traditional times to the present tragic days

by Mugurdich Chojhauji Gabrielian

The Development of Religious Liberty in Connecticut

The Development of Religious Liberty in Connecticut

by M. Louise (Maria Louise) Greene

Church work among the Negroes in the South The Hale Memorial Sermon No. 2

Church work among the Negroes in the South The Hale Memorial Sermon No. 2

by Robert Strange

From Aldershot to Pretoria : A story of Christian work among our troops in South Africa

From Aldershot to Pretoria : A story of Christian work among our troops in South Africa

by William E. Sellers

A History of Chester Cathedral with biographical notices of the Bishops and Deans

A History of Chester Cathedral with biographical notices of the Bishops and Deans

by John Hicklin

The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 07: Judges The Challoner Revision

The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 07: Judges The Challoner Revision

Chronologische beschrijving van Tegelen benevens aanteekeningen over Belfeld en Steijl

Chronologische beschrijving van Tegelen benevens aanteekeningen over Belfeld en Steijl

by Petrus Gerardus Peeters

Bradford's History of 'Plimoth Plantation' From the Original Manuscript. With a Report of the Proceedings Incident to the Return of the Manuscript to Massachusetts

Bradford's History of 'Plimoth Plantation' From the Original Manuscript. With a Report of the Proceedings Incident to the Return of the Manuscript to Massachusetts

by William Bradford

History of the English People, Volume IV

History of the English People, Volume IV

by John Richard Green

Renaissance in Italy, Volumes 6 and 7 (of 7) The Catholic Reaction

Renaissance in Italy, Volumes 6 and 7 (of 7) The Catholic Reaction

by John Addington Symonds

The World's Sixteen Crucified Saviors; Or, Christianity Before Christ

The World's Sixteen Crucified Saviors; Or, Christianity Before Christ

by Kersey Graves

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Hinduism" to "Home, Earls of" Volume 13, Slice 5

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Hinduism" to "Home, Earls of" Volume 13, Slice 5

by Various Authors

The Life of Cesare Borgia

The Life of Cesare Borgia

by Rafael Sabatini

The Koran (Al-Qur'an)

The Koran (Al-Qur'an)

Heroes of the Middle West: The French

Heroes of the Middle West: The French

by Mary Hartwell Catherwood

La Sorcière: The Witch of the Middle Ages

La Sorcière: The Witch of the Middle Ages

by Jules Michelet

Four Phases of Morals: Socrates, Aristotle, Christianity, Utilitarianism

Four Phases of Morals: Socrates, Aristotle, Christianity, Utilitarianism

by John Stuart Blackie

The Moors in Spain

The Moors in Spain

by Stanley Lane-Poole

History of Egypt From 330 B.C. To the Present Time, Volume 12 (of 12)

History of Egypt From 330 B.C. To the Present Time, Volume 12 (of 12)

by A. S. (Angelo Solomon) Rappoport

Harriet, the Moses of Her People

Harriet, the Moses of Her People

by Sarah H. (Sarah Hopkins) Bradford

The Lost and Hostile Gospels An Essay on the Toledoth Jeschu, and the Petrine and Pauline Gospels of the First Three Centuries of Which Fragments Remain

The Lost and Hostile Gospels An Essay on the Toledoth Jeschu, and the Petrine and Pauline Gospels of the First Three Centuries of Which Fragments Remain

by S. (Sabine) Baring-Gould

History of the Cathedral Church of Wells As Illustrating the History of the Cathedral Churches of the Old Foundation

History of the Cathedral Church of Wells As Illustrating the History of the Cathedral Churches of the Old Foundation

by Edward A. (Edward Augustus) Freeman

The secrets of black arts! : A key note to witchcraft, devination [sic], omens, forwarnings, apparitions, sorcery, dæmonology, dreams, predictions, visions, and the Devil's legacy to earth mortals, compacts with the Devil! With the most authentic history of Salem witchcraft

The secrets of black arts! : A key note to witchcraft, devination [sic], omens, forwarnings, apparitions, sorcery, dæmonology, dreams, predictions, visions, and the Devil's legacy to earth mortals, compacts with the Devil! With the most authentic history of Salem witchcraft

by Anonymous

Cultus Arborum: A Descriptive Account of Phallic Tree Worship

Cultus Arborum: A Descriptive Account of Phallic Tree Worship

by Anonymous

A Treatise of Witchcraft

A Treatise of Witchcraft

by Alexander Roberts

The Makers and Teachers of Judaism From the Fall of Jerusalem to the Death of Herod the Great

The Makers and Teachers of Judaism From the Fall of Jerusalem to the Death of Herod the Great

by Charles Foster Kent

The Life and Labors of Elias Hicks

The Life and Labors of Elias Hicks

by Henry Watson Wilbur

The Chronicle of the Canons Regular of Mount St. Agnes

The Chronicle of the Canons Regular of Mount St. Agnes

by à Kempis Thomas

Holinshed's Chronicles, vol. 1 of 6, slice 7 of 9. England, early history

Holinshed's Chronicles, vol. 1 of 6, slice 7 of 9. England, early history

by Raphael Holinshed

Life and Death of John of Barneveld — Complete (1609-1623)

Life and Death of John of Barneveld — Complete (1609-1623)

by John Lothrop Motley

The Chosen People: A Compendium of Sacred and Church History for School-Children

The Chosen People: A Compendium of Sacred and Church History for School-Children

by Charlotte M. (Charlotte Mary) Yonge

A Portraiture of Quakerism, Volume 3 Taken from a View of the Education and Discipline, Social Manners, Civil and Political Economy, Religious Principles and Character, of the Society of Friends

A Portraiture of Quakerism, Volume 3 Taken from a View of the Education and Discipline, Social Manners, Civil and Political Economy, Religious Principles and Character, of the Society of Friends

by Thomas Clarkson

By Canoe and Dog Train Among The Cree and Salteaux Indians

By Canoe and Dog Train Among The Cree and Salteaux Indians

by Egerton Ryerson Young