Historical Books

Father Brown Selected Stories

Father Brown Selected Stories

by G.K. Chesterton

Four "Father Brown" short story mysteries by G. K. Chesterton adapted for young readers by Nancy Carpentier Brown and illustrated by Ted Schluenderfritz,...

tags: english literature, historical, anthologies, historical fiction, european literature, classics, crime, short stories, fiction, literature, detective, british literature, mystery

On Being and Essence

On Being and Essence

by Thomas Aquinas

A small error at the outset can lead to great errors in the final conclusions, as the Philosopher says in I De Caelo et Mundo cap. 5 (271b8-13), and thus,...

tags: philosophy, religion, read for college, christianity, theology, christian, medieval, metaphysics, classics, academic, nonfiction, historical

The Last Temple

The Last Temple

by Hank Hanegraaff

Set in the turbulent years just before one of the most horrendous events in Jewish history, The Last TempleThe Last Temple concludes the trilogy of The Last...

tags: historical, christian historical fiction, historical fiction, adventure, fiction, biblical fiction, christian fiction, christian

Lepanto: With Explanatory Notes and Commentary

Lepanto: With Explanatory Notes and Commentary

by G.K. Chesterton

Edited by Dale AhlquistEdited by Dale AhlquistHilaire Belloc called "Lepanto" Chesterton's greatest poem and the greatest poem of his generation. But not only...

tags: historical, catholic, christianity, classics, religion, poetry, history, european history, christian

Summa Contra Gentiles: Book One: God

Summa Contra Gentiles: Book One: God

by Thomas Aquinas

The Summa Contra GentilesSumma Contra Gentiles is not merely the only complete summary of Christian doctrine that St. Thomas has written, but also a creative...

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

Loss and Gain

by John Henry Newman

John Henry Newman, one of the greatest religious figures of the nineteenth century, also had a successful career as a gifted novelist. Loss and GainLoss and...

tags: theology, historical, catholic, 19th century, historical fiction, philosophy, christianity, classics, novels, religion, fiction, literature

The Victorian Age in Literature

The Victorian Age in Literature

by G.K. Chesterton

‘I was born a Victorian; and sympathise not a little with the serious Victorian Spirit.’ In this engaging and extremely personal account G K Chesterton...

tags: victorian, historical, writing, british literature, european literature, essays, language, classics, books about books, nonfiction, literature, history, criticism, literary criticism

Aunt Jane's Hero: Portrait of a Christ Centered Home

Aunt Jane's Hero: Portrait of a Christ Centered Home

by Elizabeth Prentiss

Every woman needs an Aunt Jane, and through her books, Elizabeth Prentiss becomes Aunt Jane for us all. Her godly wisdom and her charming with transcend time...

tags: historical, historical fiction, christianity, classics, religion, romance, fiction, christian fiction, christian

The Lady's Confession

The Lady's Confession

by George MacDonald

When the newly arrived and beautiful stranger Juliet Meredith becomes seriously ill in Glaston, talented surgeon Paul Faber, curate Thomas Wingfold, and his...

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

Halley's Bible Handbook: An Abbreviated Bible Commentary

Halley's Bible Handbook: An Abbreviated Bible Commentary

by Henry H. Halley

Halley's Bible Handbook, the classic layperson's companion text, includes a concise Bible commentary, important discoveries in archaeology, related historical...

tags: theology, historical, reference, spirituality, christianity, christian non fiction, religion, nonfiction, history, christian

Selected Writings

Selected Writings

by Thomas Aquinas

In his reflections on Christianity, Saint Thomas Aquinas forged a unique synthesis of ancient philosophy and medieval theology. Preoccupied with the...

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

David Crockett: His Life and Adventures

David Crockett: His Life and Adventures

DAVID CROCKETT: His Life and Adventures by John S. C. Abbott might be the most accurate book you’ll ever read about this great American icon. Throughout the...

tags: biography, classics, american history, nonfiction, north american hi..., history, adventure, historical

Be Authentic (Genesis 25-50): Exhibiting Real Faith in the Real World

Be Authentic (Genesis 25-50): Exhibiting Real Faith in the Real World

by Warren Wiersbe

Be AuthenticGod made you an original, so be authentic! Anybody can travel with the herd. It takes faith to be yourself and resist the forces that want to make...

tags: theology, historical, spirituality, religion, nonfiction, christian living, christian

Always Grace

Dylan Cooper wandered into a Boston art gallery and walked out determined to marry gallery assistant Grace MacVicar. With Grace as his bride, Dylan finds new...

tags: fiction, audiobook, romance, christian, christian fiction, historical fiction, historical

The Minister's Wooing

The Minister's Wooing

by Harriet Beecher Stowe

From the author of Uncle Tom’s Cabin, a domestic comedy that examines slavery, Protestant theology, and gender differences in early America.From the author of...

tags: historical, american, humor, academic, school, historical fiction, classics, religion, romance, fiction, literature, race

The Pearl of Orr's Island: A Story of the Coast of Maine

The Pearl of Orr's Island: A Story of the Coast of Maine

by Harriet Beecher Stowe

The rural tranquillity of the lonely, pine-girthed shores of the Maine coast is the setting for this beautiful novel of conflicting aspirations written by one...

tags: american, historical, historical fiction, classics, novels, fiction, literature

Studies in Medieval and Renaissance Literature

Studies in Medieval and Renaissance Literature

This entertaining and learned volume contains book reviews, lectures, and hard to find articles from the late C. S. Lewis, whose constant aim was to show the...

tags: historical, reference, writing, literary fiction, essays, medieval, books about books, nonfiction, literature, history, criticism, literary criticism

Annals of a Quiet Neighborhood

Annals of a Quiet Neighborhood

by George MacDonald

An abridged version of George MacDonald's book, "Annals of a Quiet Neighborhood" which was first published in 1865 as a serial in the "Sunday Magazine" in...

tags: theology, historical, 19th century, historical fiction, philosophy, christianity, classics, religion, fiction, literature, christian fiction, christian

Life of St. Columba

Life of St. Columba

by Adamnan of Iona

Founding father of the famous monastery on the island of Iona, a site of pilgrimage ever since his death in 597, St Columba was born into one of the ruling...

tags: historical, academic, christian, school, christianity, classics, religion, biography, scotland, medieval, nonfiction, history, cultural

The Return of Don Quixote

The Return of Don Quixote

by G.K. Chesterton

Michael Herne is a librarian at Seawood Abbey, an estate owned by Lord Seawood. When Lord Seawood's daughter and some of her friends want to put on a play...

tags: historical, philosophy, christianity, classics, novels, religion, medieval, fiction, literature

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