1855 The Christian Cyclopaedia; or Repertory of Biblical and Theological Literature

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Illustrated, Leather Binding, Original Binding, Publishers' Original Binding, Scarce

Scarce work. With a colour frontispiece, engraved title page, and twenty-eight plates, including four maps with colour accents. Intended for the professional student, this detailed work acts as a compendium of theological information, ranging from ancient figures to biblical stories and events. Presenting all of those subjects which are either involved in or allied to Christianity, including: the doctrines and duties of theology, opinions of the different sects, biographical histories of the most eminent divines, the corrupt doctrines and practices of the church of Rome, and the natural history of the bible, amongst others. Providing alphabetically arranged guides from Aaron, the son of Amram and Jochebed, to Zuzim, the giants dwelling beyond Jordan. Written by Reverend William James Gardner, a missionary of the London Missionary Society.