Classics Books

Hypatia

by Charles Kingsley

This remarkable work examines the life and times of Hypatia, child of God and illuminator of mankind. Set in the early 5th century AD, the events and...

tags: historical, 19th century, victorian, historical fiction, european literature, classics, novels, science, fiction, literature, mathematics, british literature

Of Empire

by Francis Bacon

The perfect books for the true book lover, Penguin’s Great Ideas series features twelve more groundbreaking works by some of history’s most prodigious...

tags: english literature, writing, unfinished, politics, philosophy, european literature, essays, classics, nonfiction, literature, history, british literature

Francis and Clare: The Complete Works (Revised)

Francis and Clare: The Complete Works (Revised)

by Francis of Assisi

Francis (c. 1182-1226) and Clare (c. 1193-1254) together shaped the spirituality of early 13th-century Europe. Here for the first time in English are their...

tags: theology, historical, spirituality, catholic, philosophy, christianity, classics, religion, medieval, history, christian

A Miscellany of Men

A Miscellany of Men

by G.K. Chesterton

Covering topics ranging from literature to philosophy, history to social criticism, this is a snapshot of thought on 20th-century Europe (and the world) by one...

tags: theology, catholic, writing, anthologies, philosophy, essays, christianity, classics, collections, religion, nonfiction, christian

The Strange Crime Of John Boulnois

The Strange Crime Of John Boulnois

by G.K. Chesterton

One of detective fiction's most idiosyncratic and best-loved characters, G. K. Chesterton's Father Brown is both a diminuitive, genial clergyman and a master...

tags: european literature, classics, crime, short stories, fiction, british literature, mystery

Greybeards at Play

Greybeards at Play

by G.K. Chesterton

Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874-1936) was an influential English writer of the early 20th century. His prolific and diverse output included journalism,...

tags: poetry, european literature, british literature, classics

The Gentlewoman's Choice

The Gentlewoman's Choice

by George MacDonald

Hester Raymount was an angel of compassion to the needy. Would her own purity blind her to the deception around her? A vivid portrayal of the compassion of God.

tags: historical, historical fiction, classics, fiction, literature, christian fiction, christian

Adela Cathcart

by George MacDonald

Adelia Cathcart has an illness of the spirit -- perhaps an illness of the soul. No one can scry the secret of her malady. Until someone notices Adelia seems...

tags: cultural, classics, scotland, fiction

The Cruel Painter

The Cruel Painter

by George MacDonald

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and...

tags: horror, classics, vampires, fantasy, short stories, paranormal, romance, fiction, classic literature

Practicing the Presence of God: Learn to Live Moment-by-Moment

Practicing the Presence of God: Learn to Live Moment-by-Moment

by Brother Lawrence

This edition of a timeless classic--enhanced by Emergent leader Tony Jones--will appeal to college students, readers new to Christian classics, and anyone else...

tags: theology, self help, spirituality, faith, classics, religion, nonfiction, christian living, prayer, christian

Basic Theological Writings

Basic Theological Writings

by Martin Luther

- New features orient students into the Luther's life, context, and Reformation history- Additional readings allow teachers to explore further dimensions of...

tags: theology, philosophy, christianity, classics, church, religion, church history, nonfiction, history, christian

Surprised by Joy / The Four Loves

Surprised by Joy / The Four Loves

C.S. Lewis was an unfailingly honest and acutely perceptive observer of humanity. In Surprised by JoySurprised by Joy, he recounts his search for joy, a...

tags: theology, spirituality, faith, philosophy, memoir, christianity, classics, religion, nonfiction, autobiography, christian

Christian Behaviour

Christian Behaviour

(from the original dust jacket leaf) In Christian Behaviour the noted author of The Screwtape Letters discusses the value of true morality and challenges men...

tags: faith, christianity, classics, religion, nonfiction, christian living, christian

Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God and Other Puritan Sermons

Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God and Other Puritan Sermons

by Jonathan Edwards

A sermon preached by Jonathan Edwards to his Enfield, Connecticut, congregation in July 1741, "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" is particularly noted for...

tags: classics, theology, religion, christian

Complete Works of Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Complete Works of Fyodor Dostoyevsky

by Fyodor Dostoevsky

* illustrated with many images related to Dostoyevsky's work, life and places* includes rare translations of short stories available nowhere else* the...

tags: historical, novels, cultural, short stories, literary fiction, classics, literature, russia, historical fiction, fiction

The Vicar's Daughter

The Vicar's Daughter

by George MacDonald

Title: The Vicar's Daughter. An autobiographical story.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the...

tags: christian fiction, 19th century, literature, christian, fiction, classics

The Complete Julian of Norwich

The Complete Julian of Norwich

by Julian of Norwich

The most engaging and complete collection available of this 14th century English mystic The Revelations of Julian of Norwich is the first book written in...

tags: theology, occult, spirituality, catholic, faith, christianity, classics, religion, nonfiction, mysticism, history, christian

The Diary Of Soren Kierkegaard

The Diary Of Soren Kierkegaard

by Soren Kierkegaard

Soren Kierkegaard, who was born in Denmark and died there at the age of 42, is regarded by many as the father of existentialist thinking. This diary covers the...

tags: unfinished, philosophy, classics, biography, nonfiction, autobiography

Papers and Journals

Papers and Journals

by Soren Kierkegaard

One of the greatest thinkers of the nineteenth century, Søren Kierkegaard (1814-55) often expressed himself through pseudonyms and disguises. Taken from his...

tags: theology, 19th century, philosophy, journal, classics, religion, biography, diary, nonfiction, literature, christian

Logic: The Right Use of Reason in the Inquiry After Truth

Logic: The Right Use of Reason in the Inquiry After Truth

As a child of Puritan parents, it is not surprising that Isaac Watts was greatly concerned about people’s ability to think clearly. Whether a man was studying...

tags: theology, logic, philosophy, education, classics, religion, nonfiction, christian

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