RARE Vol. 1 & 2 1858/1860 1st Edition FAITHS OF THE WORLD Illustrated Books

  

1858 Faiths of the World Religions Buddhism Mysticism Islam Hindu Catholic 2v James Gardner s Faiths of the World is a rare, mid-19th-century theological dictionary, written to define and describe religions from all over the world. Gardner seems to leave no faith unmentioned giving attention to Swedish mysticism, Japanese Buddhism, Judaica in the Holy Land and Europe, Islamic beliefs, Hinduism and the god Vishnu, Catholic baptisms, and much, much more. This two-volume set is an enormous trove of religious knowledge which includes numerous full-page engravings throughout.

GARDNER, James The Faiths of the World; a dictionary of all religions and religious sects. First edition Details: Collation: Complete with all pages 2 volumes. Binding: Hardcover; secure Decorative cloth Size:10.75" x 7.5" x 2.5.