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Sacred Texts
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Religion & Theology Archive – Browse 94 Free Public-Domain Books on Religion
This archive holds 94 public-domain texts spanning four overlapping categories: Sacred Texts, Theology, Sermons Devotion, and Comparative Religion. Rather than a single continuous shelf, the catalogue groups works by theme and approach, so readers can enter through a specific tradition, a historical period, or a comparative question. The collection includes 19th-century sermons, theological treatises, works on mythology and magic, and studies of non-Western religions. Each record lists the author, publisher, keywords, target reader, and a catalogue note. All editions are sourced from Project Gutenberg, with release dates distinguished from original publication years.
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Theology
A focused group of public-domain works connected by subject, literary setting and recurring questions.
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Sermons Devotion
A focused group of public-domain works connected by subject, literary setting and recurring questions.
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Comparative Religion
A focused group of public-domain works connected by subject, literary setting and recurring questions.
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Theology
The Life or Legend of Gaudama, t...
Authored by Authors: Bigandet, Paul Ambroise, ..., 'The Life or Legend of Gaudama, t...' stands as a notable and significant work within the Theology category. Bigandet's second volume traces Buddha's final years, death, and the first Buddhist council, then compares Brahminical and Buddhist monastic orders, arguing Buddhism adapted existing practices rather than inventing them. It serves as a vital entry point into the broader subjects represented in our archive.
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Women in white raiment — Inside ...
In Theology
Gita and gospel — Reading Companion
In Theology
The Character and Happiness of T...
In Theology
The Neptunian, or Water Theory o...
In Theology
"The Numbering of the People" A ...
In Theology
The Spiritual Improvement of the...
In Theology
Islam — Text and Context
In Theology
The Cause and Cure of the Cattle...
In Theology
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Begin with Sacred TextsOpen a focused route to works connected with Sacred Texts.Explore TheologyCompare authors, source types and recurring questions within Theology.Read through Sermons DevotionMove from introductory records to related works in Sermons Devotion.Browse Comparative ReligionUse this theme as a starting point for nearby catalogue records in Comparative Religion.
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HEQEH Catalogue describes the overall structure of the digital library, which includes 94 books and 90 authors across 4 categories. The collection's accuracy is maintained through source verification.
