Sunderland, Jabez T.

Evolution and Religion. With an Introduction by David Starr Jordan

Boston, The Beacon Press, 1925. Hard Cover. Hardcover in unclipped jacket. A revised and up to date edition of "The Spark in the Clod." 185 pages including a bibliography. This work seeks to illuminate, in the wake of the firestorm raised by creationists in the early 1900's, the positions held by those believing in evolution and reconciling that position in a positive way toward religion. An important early text in this regard. VERY GOOD jacket on a VERY GOOD+ book. Jacket in protective mylar. Light soiling, darkening and general wear to the jacket. A few small chips and tears present along jacket extremities. Light fading and rubbing to the book itself. Spine sun faded. Inner text clean and tight with the pages somewhat darkened. Nice copy of this work in VG/VG+ condition. Very Good/Very Good.

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Boeknummer: 000613

Catalogus: Religion/Theology

Trefwoorden: Science

Swedenborg, Emanuel

The Doctrine of Life for the New Jerusalem, from the Commandments of the Decalogue

Chicago, E.B. Myers and Chandler, 1867. Leather. Full red leather. 132 pp. plus ads. A work explaining Swedenborg's ideas on the biblical concept of New Jerusalem, and how those ideas could form the basis of new spiritual teachings, many of which would serve as the basic tenets of the New Church. Emanuel Swedenborg was a theologian and mystic, with some of his ideas touching on the occult. GOOD condition. Heavy darkening to the spine, with moderate scuffing along the extremities. Minor soiling. Moderate toning to the interior. Good .

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Boeknummer: 014982

Catalogus: Religion/Theology

Trefwoorden: Noisbn Occult Spirituality

Swedenborg, Emanuel

The Four Leading Doctrines of the New Church, Signified by the New Jerusalem in the Revelation: Being Those Concerning the Lord; the Sacred Scripture; Faith; and Life

New York, American Swedenborg Printing and Publishing Society, 1862. Cloth. Dark brown cloth decorated in blind. 247 pp. A collection of writings by theologian and mystic, Emanuel Swedenborg, focusing on doctrines as taught by the New Church. GOOD condition. Extensive chipping and splitting to the cloth along the hinges, with some loss of the backstrip. Minor fading and scuffing. Light soiling. Some scuffing along the extremities. Moderate foxing to the endpapers, with scattered foxing and soiling throughout. Text block toned. Good .

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Boeknummer: 016075

Catalogus: Religion/Theology

Trefwoorden: Noisbn Occult Spirituality

Swedenborg, Emanuel

Miscellaneous Theological Works of Emanuel Swedenborg

New York, American Swedenborg Printing and Publishing Society, 1857. Cloth. Dark brown cloth decorated in blind. Pagination varies throughout. A collection of writings by theologian and mystic, Emanuel Swedenborg, including: the New Jerusalem and its heavenly doctrine; a brief exposition of the doctrines of the New Church; the nature of the intercourse between the soul and the body; on the white horse mentioned in the Apocalypse, chap. Xix; an appendix to the treatise on the white horse; on the earths in the universe; the last judgement; a continuation concerning last judgment. Owner's name, Gilbert Hawkes, in ink on the first endpapers. Hawkes appears to have been a scholar on the work of Emanuel Swedenborg, publishing articles on his work in various journals in the late 1800s. GOOD condition. Moderate fading and scuffing. Heavy bumping and chipping to the cloth along the extremities and hinges. Interior hinges weak but holding. Text block toned, with pencil tick marks scattered in the margins throughout. Notes in pencil on the last endpaper. No indication as to whether the marks and notes were from Hawkes or not. Good .

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Boeknummer: 016011

Catalogus: Religion/Theology

Trefwoorden: Noisbn Spirituality

Swedenborg, Emanuel

The True Christian Religion: Containing the Universal Theology of the New Church, Foretolds by the Lord in Daniel VII. 13, 14; and in Revelation XXI. 1, 2

Philadelphia, J.B. Lippincott and Co, 1873. Cloth. Purplish blue cloth. 613 pp. plus ads. A work explaining Swedenborg's ideas on the doctrines of the New Church in the form of a general theology. Emanuel Swedenborg was a theologian and mystic, with some of his ideas touching on the occult. GOOD condition. Faint, moderate discoloration/staining to the covers, with some soiling. Spine faded. Extremities and hinges scuffed and worn, including some splitting, chipping and fraying to the spine. Presented by red in fraktur printing on the title page. Name could be L.C. Jungerich or Hungerich. Good .

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Boeknummer: 016182

Catalogus: Religion/Theology

Trefwoorden: Noisbn

Tait, Gilbert (translator)

The Hymns of Denmark

London, Strahan and Co, 1868. Cloth. Blue cloth with some decorations in gilt. Xv, 264, plus ads in the rear. An English language translation of various Danish hymns, mostly of the Lutheran denomination and reflecting on themes of the seasons, personal relations, God, the Redeemer, etc. With composer/writers' names included. GOOD condition, ex-theological institution library. Pastedowns, bookplates and library stampings in the interior, with call numbers in white letters to the lower spine. Cloth split to about halfway down the front hinge. Some darkening and uneven fading to the covers. Lower front cover with an area of discoloration. Cloth a bit scuffed and worn along the corners and extremities. Light toning in the interior. Good/No Jacket.

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Boeknummer: 010076

Catalogus: Religion/Theology

Trefwoorden: Noisbn Music

No author given (Thompson, A.C.)

Songs in the Night: Or Hymns for the Sick and Suffering

Boston, Benjamin Perkins, 1845. Hard Cover. Presumed first edition, based on OCLC records. Dark brown cloth. xvi, 271 pp. A collection of hymns and spiritual songs to be sung to those with illnesses or other afflictions. Assembled by A.C. Thompson. GOOD condition, ex-theological institution library. Pastedowns and minor stamping/markings in the interior. Spine label present. General fading, minor to moderate scuffing, minor soiling and discoloration to the covers. Cloth chipped at the head and tail of the spine. Owner's signature and bookplate present. Scattered foxing in the interior. Good .

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Boeknummer: 010326

Catalogus: Religion/Theology

Trefwoorden: Noisbn Music

Umbreit, Friedrich Wilhelm Carl

Grundtone Des Alten Testaments

Heidelberg, Academische Verlagshandlung von J.C.B. Mohr, 1843. Hard Cover. Marbled paper covered boards with a leather spine. 170 pp. With a frontispiece illustration. All text in German. A study of the roots of the Old Testament by Friedrich Umbreit, a German Protestant theologian and scholar of the Old Testament. GOOD condition. Ex-theological library, with spine label, book plate and bar code sticker present. Minor interior library markings. General fading to the covers. Leather rather scuffed and worn along the hinges and spine. Minor bumping and scuffing to the extremities. Good/No Jacket.

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Boeknummer: 009886

Catalogus: Religion/Theology

Trefwoorden: Noisbn

Walchii, Georg (Walch, Johann Georg)

Miscellanea Sacra. Sive Commentationum Ad Historiam Ecclesiasticam Sanctioresque Disciplinas Pertinentium Collectio

Amstelodami (Amsterdam), Zachariae Rombergii, Publisher, 1744. Vellum. Vellum with an overlaid calf leather spine. (12), 892. (4). With a frontis portrait of the author. All text in Latin. A collection of primarily theological writings reflecting on philosophical, historical and other topics related to religion and its practice. This includes transubstantiations, original sin, marriage, early baptism, etc. Johann Georg Walch was German theologian, a professor of philosophy at Jena and perhaps best known as the author of 'Historia critica Latinae linguae.' GOOD condition, ex-theological library. Leather spine DETACHED, revealing the vellum binding beneath. Small label at the foot of the leather spine, with a bookplate on the inside front cover. Minor to moderate soiling, scuffing and a few small stains to the covers. Some bumping along the extremities. Interior solid, with minor scattered foxing, soiling and a few small stains. A few scattered old ink underlines and notes. Good/No Jacket.

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Boeknummer: 007279

Catalogus: Religion/Theology

Trefwoorden: Noisbn

Warburton, William

Letters from a Late Eminent Prelate to One of His Friends

New York, Printed for E. Sargeant, 1809. First American Edition. Full Leather. Stated first American edition. Full calf leather. 375 pp. A collection of letters written primarily by William Warburton to Mr. (Richard) Hurd, with an appendix of several letters written by Charles Yorke to Warburton. These letters present Warburton's thoughts, opinions and philosophy on matters of the day, especially religious and theological topics, but also discussing literary and philosophical topics and figures. William Warburton was the Bishop of Gloucester, but was known for his learning and knowledge on a wide range of topics. He is perhaps best known for his Divine Legation of Moses, which presented a theological paradox to deists. GOOD condition, ex-theological library. Spine label and minor marking/stamping present to the title page. Leather scuffed, with uneven darkening and fading. Minor soiling. Extremities bumped and scuffed. Moderate to heavy foxing and browning to the first and last endpapers. Previous owner's bookplate present. Good/No Jacket.

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Boeknummer: 008024

Catalogus: Religion/Theology

Trefwoorden: Noisbn Philosophy

Willison, John

The Afflicted Man's Companion: Or a Directory for Persons and Families, Afflicted with Sickness, or Any Other Distress. With Directions to the Sick, Both Under and After Affliction. [... ]

Falkirk, Patrick Mair, Printer, 1790. Full Leather. Full calf leather. 324 pages. It appears either a half title page or front end paper or perhaps frontispiece illustration is missing. A collection of sermons and religious thought written and gathered by John Willison in order to give housebound and sick people religious work to refer to. Willison was an evangelical minister as part of the Church of Scotland, with this work, first published in 1734, being his most popular. Good condition. Moderate to heavy scuffing to the leather especially along the extremities and spine. Minor soiling. Endpapers browned and offset. old ownership signature on the first endpaper. Scattered toning to the text block throughout, with minor scattered soiling. Good .

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Boeknummer: 018777

Catalogus: Religion/Theology

Trefwoorden: Noisbn

Woolson, Gayle

Divine Symphony

New Dehli, India, Baha'I Publishing Trust, 1971. Wraps. Blue thin card stock wraps. 120 pp. A summary of the teachings of various spiritual leaders throughout history, including Krishna, Abraham, Zoroaster, Buddha, Jesus Christ, Muhammad, the Bab, etc. With discussion of the Baha'i teachings, especially as relating to the beliefs of other leaders. By Gayle Woolson, an American Baha'i leader who "pioneered" to several countries in Central America to help spread the faith, and who opened up the Galapagos Islands to the Baha'i faith. GOOD condition. Minor toning and soiling. Heavy scuffing to the extremities and hinges. Two small dampstains on the top edge. Bookplate of Gary Woolson in the interior, unclear if this is a relation. Good .

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Boeknummer: 020093

Catalogus: Religion/Theology

Trefwoorden: Noisbn Spirituality