Spirituality And Religion from AARDWOLF Fine Books

Rufus Littel, Philadelphia, 1819; octavo (4 3/8" x 7"), 420 pgs.; illustrated; full calf. A detailed scriptural history of both Old and New Testaments, from Genesis through the life and teachings of Christ and his apostles, including a wealth of Judaic history, prophesy, custom, belief, and ritual, the whole organized into an engaging question and answer format. Authored… Saber más sobre este artículo

Oneida Association, Oneida Reserve, NY, 1849; Unique collection of five first edition Oneida Association publications: 1.) "Confessions Of John Noyes," autobiography of controversial Oneida founder John Humphrey Noyes, (1849; 96 pages), who after undergoing a religious conversion in 1834 during a meeting conducted by fiery revivalist Charles Grandison Finney, decided to dedicate his life to the theology of… Saber más sobre este artículo

Wm. Crosby and H.P. Nichols, Boston, 1851; First Edition; 8vo (5 1/2" x 9"), 38 pages; printed wraps. Impassioned oration delivered at Boston’s Melodeon theater by leading 19th century Unitarian minister, Transcendentalist, and social and religious reformer, Theodore Parker. Styled a sermon for Thanksgiving Day, it is in actuality a vehement exhortation against the recently enacted federal Fugitive… Saber más sobre este artículo

Crosby & Nichols, Boston, 1850; First Edition; 8vo (5 1/2" x 9"), 40 pages; printed wraps. Impassioned speech condemning the recently passed federal Fugitive Slave Law, delivered at Boston’s Melodeon Theater, Sunday, September 22, 1850 by celebrated reformer Theodore Parker who, although an ordained Unitarian minister, later rejected much of Unitarian theology and dedicated himself to Transcendentalism, becoming… Saber más sobre este artículo

Joseph Sharpless, No. 4, Franklin-Court, (Market-Street, Between 3rd. and 4th Streets, South Side, Philadelphia, 1813; First American Edition; 223 pages; original leather boards; red morocco title label. Noteworthy Bible History instructional, adapted for the understanding of everyday people and the young. First published in England during the latter part of the 18th century under the title "An Abridgment… Saber más sobre este artículo

Emmor Kimber, No. 93, Market-Street, Philadelphia, 1815; First Edition; tall 12mo (6 7/8" x 4 3/8"); [blank], [blank], i-vi, 7-120, [blank], [blank]; original leather; red morocco title label. A detailed explanatory text of Quaker principles and beliefs, published for purposes of making Barclay’s 17th century Apologia more accessible to 19th century Friends, and to provide accurate information about… Saber más sobre este artículo

American Tract Society, 150 Nassau-Street, New York, 1847; 12mo, 248 pages; no p.d. (circa 1847); embossed black cloth; gilt titles. Autobiography of early 19th century author, poet, journalist, and political activist Charlotte Elizabeth Tonna, née Browne (1790-1846) who, though never an ordained minister, was a zealous evangelist for Protestantism in both England and Ireland. Struck deaf at… Saber más sobre este artículo

Carter, Hendee And Co., Boston, 1832; First Edition; 12mo; i-xii; 1-264; original cloth; paper title label. An examination of the causes for the unhappiness of mankind, with suggestions for reestablishing inner peace. Authored by ordained Unitarian minister Warren Burton (1800-1866), chaplain to Worcester, Mass. prison in 1849, thrice chaplain to the Massachusetts legislature 1852-1860, and lifelong advocate of… Saber más sobre este artículo

Crosby, Nichols, And Company , Boston, 1853; First Edition, second thousand; 8vo, 457 pages; black cloth; gilt spine titles. A compendium of writings by polymath English divine Henry Rogers (1806-1877), author, researcher, lecturer, professor of English, mathematics, and philosophy. Together here are eight selections first appearing in the Edingburgh Review, to which Rogers was a long time contributor:… Saber más sobre este artículo

John Cline, Fourth near Arch Street, Philadelphia, 1811; First Edition; 12mo (4" x 5 7/8"); original mottled calf; red morocco spine label; [blank (2)]; i-viii; 9-324; [blank (2)]. Thomas Branagan’s thoughtful and unbiased synopses of the beliefs and practices of over forty Christian denominations active in America at the time, plus more than twenty-five non-Christian schools of… Saber más sobre este artículo

Taylor & Dodd, New York, 1839; First Edition; tall octavo, 270 pages; embossed black cloth; gilt titles; frontispiece engraved portrait plate. The life and work of American divine Edward D. Griffin (1770-1837), celebrated for his intellect, oratorical power, and generosity, who served as President of Williams College 1821-1836. Written by fellow clergyman William B. Sprague, D.D. (1795-1876), author… Saber más sobre este artículo

Privately Printed, Philadelphia, 1838; First Edition; ; 4 1/2" x 7 1/8"; 24 pgs. Press printed pamphlet presenting a reasoned argument against religious tests for public office and in support of the amendment banning such tests, which was however rejected at the 1837-1838 Pennsylvania Constitutional Reform Convention. Authored by celebrated political journalist, Universalism pioneer, and editor of… Saber más sobre este artículo

P. Price, New York, 1835; First Edition; 12mo (4" x 5 7/8"); 288 pgs.; brown cloth with embossed grapevine design; gilt spine titles. The complete series of letters exchanged between Abel C. Thomas and Ezra Stiles Ely from 1833-1835 debating the doctrine of eternal punishment, which incited widespread controversy at the time. The letters of Doctor Ely… Saber más sobre este artículo

Universalist Paper And Book Establishment, New York, 1851; 12mo (4" x 6"), 288 pages; embossed brown cloth; gilt spine titles. An 1851 Universalist press printing of this book, first published in 1835. A compendium of the entire series of letters exchanged between Abel C. Thomas and Ezra Stiles Ely from 1833-1835 on the question of eternal punishment, which… Saber más sobre este artículo

Henry Longstreet, Philadelphia, 1880; First American Edition; 8vo, 34 pages; printed wraps. Number 13 of the parts issue of British historian Frances Budge’s bibliographical portraits of early Quaker leaders, first serialized in "Friends Quarterly Examiner" prior to being collected and published in a single volume by Samuel Harris & Co., London in 1877. This issue devoted to… Saber más sobre este artículo

Rev. R. Davis & Brother, Philadelphia, 1834; octavo, 480 pages; full leather. Christian Frederic Crusé’s landmark translation into English, directly from the original Greek, of the whole of Eusebius’s 4th century Ecclesiastical History, which has enjoyed a prominent position in the study of Church history scholarship for over 180 years. Additionally includes ‘Annotations On The Life And… Saber más sobre este artículo

Sheldon & Compny, New York, 1869; no statement of edition; 12mo (4 1/8" x 6 1/8") 256 pgs; green cloth boards. Inspirational novel of how a life of hardship and struggle was turned to peace and contentment, and the resulting positive effects it initiated in the lives of others. Authored by Emily Chubbuck (1817-1854), popular magazine writer who… Saber más sobre este artículo

Josiah W. Leeds, Philadelphia, PA, 1901; 12 mo (3 3/4" x 6"), 8 pages; printed paper wraps. Self-published pamphlet by notable Quaker author and peace activist Josiah W. Leeds (1841-1908) advocating the abolishment of the death penalty and citing, in support of his thesis, a formal debate which had some years earlier taken place in a council of… Saber más sobre este artículo

Unity Club, Hartford, CT, 1913; First Edition; 8vo, 16 pages; paper wraps. Thoughtful sermon by Unitarian minister Albert Charles Dieffenbach (1876-1963), based upon the scriptural quote from Timothy 8:9, "We know that the law is good if we use it lawfully, knowing this: that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and… Saber más sobre este artículo

International Committee Of The Young Men’s Christian Association, New York, NY, 1888; 12mo (3.25" x 4.75"); 48 pages. Booklet containing the entirety of the address delivered by Timothy Granville Darling, D.D. of Auburn Theological Seminary to the Association Of Young Men’s Christian Associations Of The State Of New York at its annual meeting in Rochester, February 12-15, 1880.… Saber más sobre este artículo