Search Results: Afterlife: Death Beliefs, Ceremonies from High Desert Books

This contains 14 books of religious history which were omitted from the Bible.

This leather bound book from 1845 has a gold seal on the cover depicting a figure holding a staff with a cross on top, circled by letters in gold saying "Society For Promoting Christian Knowledge, 1698". The book contains the three essays titled: The Churches of Rome and England Compared In Their Declared Doctrines and Practices; The Corruptions of the Church of Rome in Relation to Ecclesiastical Government; Dialogues Between a Protestant and a Roman Catholic, written by Mant, Richard (Bishop); Bull, George (Bishop); Hobson, S. (Reverend), respectively. The covers show some wear on the edges and corners, and there is the remnant of a paste-on label on the cover.The pages shiw some foxing. There is a former owner's inscription inside the cover dated April 23, 1845.This old book will make a unique addition to the library of the religious historian.

This is a First Folio Society Printing of Reverend Woodforde's diaries from the years 1759 - 1781.

A wide ranging guide to myths, legends, dieties, and spirits.

In this last work of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, he relates his experiences and his beliefs in aspects of the occult.

This book presents an overview of near death experiences and what they may mean.

This is an interesting and thorough study of funeral customs in many different cultures.

This is a comprehensive and profusely illustrated history of New England graveyard art.

This is a lovely copy of a classic book which tell the epic tales of Greek gods and heroes.

This book discusses "the certainty of God's promise of a life beyond the grave".

This beautiful old Bible contains both the Old and New Testaments, marginal notes, a general introduction as well as introductions and concluding remarks to each book, parallel passages from other bibles and bible commentaries, philological and explanatory notes, a table of contents, a chronological index, an index of subjects contained in both old and new testaments, as well as an index to notes, introductions, and concluding remarks. The book is in Good Condition with some foxing on the pages and slight exterior edge wear. The three page edges are all gilted in gold. Inside there is a former owner's gift inscription to his son, dated 1917.Published in the year 1850 in Philadelphia, this book is illustrated with full page steel engravings. Bound in full leather with gold decor on the spine and covers, this Bible is beautiful to look upon, and will make a fine addition to the library of both the religious student as well as the collector of fine books.
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Containing dozens of photographs as well as an informative text, this is an excellent guide to the graveyards, headstones, and mausoleums in the city of New Orleans. Due to the size of this item, expedited or priority shipping prices will be individually quoted. Media Mail cost within the U.S. will remain as listed.

A collection of humorous and insightful anecdotes on headstones.

This book is an excellent compilation of the Art of Death.

This book tells the story of our bodies - some of them - after the spirit of life has departed them.

This leather bound book contains the contents of the Theological Magazine for the months of October, November, and December of the year 1797. It is in fair condition with some cover and hinge wear and some foxing inside. There are former owner's names inside the cover.

This book is a source of spiritual inspiration as well as a guide for living and dying.

This is a collection of over 300 superstitious beliefs from around the world.

An exploration of what may lie beyond the grave.