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Title:
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
Note: Reading ease score: 52.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Summary: "The Book of Religions" by John Hayward is a comprehensive religious reference work written in the mid-19th century. This book explores the diverse views, creeds, and sentiments of various religious denominations across the globe, with particular emphasis on Christian sects in Europe and America. It serves as both a manual and a comparative analysis that aims to provide readers with a clear understanding of different faiths and practices. At the start of the book, the author lays out the purpose of the text, which is to present an impartial and concise overview of the major religious sects and their beliefs, facilitating a comparison among them and with the scriptures. The opening includes acknowledgments of contributions from various religious leaders and outlines the structure of the content to follow. The introductory sections highlight the author's intent to set forth the historical and contemporary significance of beliefs ranging from Lutheranism to Arianism, and beyond, ultimately aiming to enrich the reader's understanding of religious diversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hayward, John, 1781-1869
EBook No.: 30323
Published: Oct 24, 2009
Downloads: 152
Language: English
Subject: Religions
Subject: Sects
Subject: Christian biography
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
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
Note: Reading ease score: 52.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Summary: "The Book of Religions" by John Hayward is a comprehensive religious reference work written in the mid-19th century. This book explores the diverse views, creeds, and sentiments of various religious denominations across the globe, with particular emphasis on Christian sects in Europe and America. It serves as both a manual and a comparative analysis that aims to provide readers with a clear understanding of different faiths and practices. At the start of the book, the author lays out the purpose of the text, which is to present an impartial and concise overview of the major religious sects and their beliefs, facilitating a comparison among them and with the scriptures. The opening includes acknowledgments of contributions from various religious leaders and outlines the structure of the content to follow. The introductory sections highlight the author's intent to set forth the historical and contemporary significance of beliefs ranging from Lutheranism to Arianism, and beyond, ultimately aiming to enrich the reader's understanding of religious diversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hayward, John, 1781-1869
EBook No.: 30323
Published: Oct 24, 2009
Downloads: 152
Language: English
Subject: Religions
Subject: Sects
Subject: Christian biography
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.