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100 YEARS OF FREETHOUGHT. Tribe, Davis. Lon, Elek Books, octavo hardcover, 1967, 259p. Stained edges, especially top. Boards a little degraded. No dust-jacket. Keywords: beliefs doubt religion freethought free thought agnosticism agnostics unbelievers Cat nr 12638 - $A21
A LIFE OF UNLEARNING. Coming Out of the Church: One Man's Struggle. Venn-Brown, Anthony. New Holland, large paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2004, 319 pages. Foreword by the Hon (Justice) Michael Kirby. The author was - on the surface - a happily married father-of-two and a preacher working with the evangelical Assemblies of God. But he was 'living a lie' and when he confessed to his homosexuality he was, not unexpectedly, tossed out. Very good copy. ISBN 1741101778. Keywords: religion beliefs biography autobiography unbelief homosexuality preachers Cat nr 5533 - $A26
A SHORT HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY. Robertson, J.M. Lon, Watts & Co, Thinker's Library, 3rd edition, revised and condensed, 1931, 221p. Published under auspices of Rationalist Press Association. Noted historian examines the history of the Christian Church. Well worn, but solid. Dust-jacket loose and damaged but retained. Keywords: rationalism unbelief atheism origins christianity religion history Cat nr 10072 - $A21
ATHEISM AND OTHER ADDRESSES. Lewis, Joseph. NY, Freethought Press Association, octavo hardcover, 1941, no pagination, illsts. Appears to be a bound version of numerous pamphlets. No pagination - approx. 200+ pages. Worn but solid. No dust-jacket. Keywords: atheism, beliefs religion unbelief agnosticism rationalism lecturers view philosophy Cat nr 1793 - $A21
BORN OF A WOMAN. A Bishop Rethinks the Birth of Jesus. Spong, John Selby. Harper San Francisco, paperback, 1992, 243p. Another radical text from Bishop Spong, a priest of the Episcopal (Anglican) Church. Some edge wear but otherwise fairly good copy. Keywords: religion beliefs doctrine theology church christian origins bible texts Cat nr 12616 - $A18
BROKEN COVENANT. The Story of Father Ritter's Fall from Grace. Sennott, Charles M. NY, Simon & Schuster, large octavo hardcover, 1992, 373p, illsts. The Covenant House Charity scandal, involving a high-profile Franciscan priest, allegations of financial malfeasance and worse, allegations of sex-for-money involving the priest and a young male prostitute, and to top everything off, the arrant hypocrisy we so often see in such cases. Minor wear, very good copy with like dust-jacket. ISBN 0671767151. Keywords: catholic church religion charities society crime sex hypocrisy money finance fraud Cat nr 2533 - $A21
BURNED ALIVE. The Shocking True Story of One Woman's Escape From an 'Honour' Killing. Souad. Bantam Press, large paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2004, 210 pages. At age 17 she made the mistake of falling in love. Her brother-in-law threw petrol over her one day and set it alight. Miraculously Souad was saved by village women but she was badly burnt. Her attacker was hailed as a hero. This is the terrible story of honour killing in our time. Bit of creasing to front cover, otherwise good solid clean copy. ISBN 0593052978. Keywords: beliefs religion society marriage murder crime women females abuse injustice human rights honor killing Cat nr 8553 - $A21
CATHOLIC CHURCH AGAINST THE TWENTIETH CENTURY, The.Manhattan, Avro. London, Watts & Co, octavo hardcover, 1st Edition, 1947, 461 pages.This now-scarce book reveals much concerning such vital topics as the Vatican and Nazi Germany during the war, Fascism, Religious Orders, and the relationship of the Catholic Church to various national governments, etc. WARNING: Poor condition, badly stained cloth and prelims, etc. Grubby edge. But the book is quite intact. Keywords: catholic roman church vatican history society culture religion beliefs politics Cat nr 2802 - $A56
CULTIC PHENOMENON, The. A Revealing Look at Ourselves. Markham, Dan'l. Albatross Paperback, 1987, 120p. A Christian pastor looks at various cults. A most useful feature of this book is an extensive Appendix in the form of a 23-page Annotated Bibliography of literature related to new religious movements. There is also additional resource material at the end of the book. Near-fine copy. Keywords: religion religions beliefs cults sects bizarre youth teenagers church Cat nr 12474 - $A18
DANGEROUS PERSUADERS. Samways, Louise. Penguin paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1994, 148 pages. An exposé of gurus, personal development courses and cults and how they operate in Australia. The book has been badly affected by storage in the sun - card browned inside back and front - and has some edge stains but the body of the book is o.k. Priced according to condition. ISBN 0140235531, Keywords: religion beliefs cults sects psychology Cat nr 7232 - $A14
DAUGHTERS OF ARABIA. Sasson, Jean P. Bantam paperback, 1994, 256p. 'Sultana' (as she is known) is a member of the extensive Saudi royal family - effectively prisoner to her father, her husband and even her sons. Follow up to her book, 'Princess'. Worn with crease at front, but fairly good. Keywords: saudi arabia royalty rulers islam women female abuses human rights girls teenagers sex-slavery Cat nr 10684 - $A14
DAUGHTERS OF ARABIA. Sasson, Jean P. Bantam paperback, 1994, 256p. 'Sultana' (as she is known) is a member of the extensive Saudi royal family - effectively prisoner to her father, her husband and even her sons. Follow up to her book, 'Princess'. Worn with crease at front, but fairly good. Keywords: saudi arabia royalty rulers islam women female abuses human rights girls teenagers sex-slavery Cat nr 8139 - $A11
DESIRE AND DENIAL. Sexuality and Vocation - a Church in Crisis. Thomas, Gordon. Lon, Grafton Books, large octavo hardcover, 1986, 525p(Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply; you will be emailed with details.) Thomas is author and co-author of more than twenty-four books. The present work is the result of three years' study. It deals with the important issues of sexuality in relation to the Catholic Church. Remainder mark on bottom, cloth good, book solid. Dust-jacket a tiny bit frayed on edges. Keywords: religion church catholic christian pope popes papal sex sexuality Cat nr 12485 - $A24
DIVINE DECEPTION, The. The Church, the Shroud and the Creation of a Holy Fraud. Laidler, Keith. Headline, large paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2000, 312 pages. illustrated. A detailed investigation of the Holy Shroud of Turin and its history. Some light edge spots, small name in front and a little grubbiness, but fairly good. ISBN 0747274851. Keywords: religion relics frauds beliefs shrouds catholic church history deception miracles Cat nr 6767 - $A24
EDMUND GOSSE - FATHER AND SON. A Study in Two Temperaments. Hepburn, James. London, Oxford University Press, octavo hardcover, 1974, 192 pages, illustrated. Edmund Gosse's father was a minister of the Plymouth Brethren religion who happened also to be an eminent scientist, which led to tension as he tried to reconcile his faith with scientific knowledge. This is an ex-library copy with the usual library stamps, pocket and tape marks inside front and back, but is otherwise fairly good. The green cloth and spine lettering are excellent. ISBN 019 2554018. Keywords: biography religion science philosophy Cat nr 5455 - $A21
END OF THE SPANISH INQUISITION, The. Plaidy, Jean. Star paperback, 1961, 207 pages. The third and final volume of three books by this author on the topic of the Inquisition. Minor wear, good. ISBN 0352302488. Keywords: spain europe catholic church friars monks inquisition crime cruelty injustice rights abuse history Cat nr 4182 - $A16
EUNUCHS FOR HEAVEN. The Catholic Church and Sexuality. Ranke-Heinemann, Uta. London, Andrew Deutsch, octavo hardcover, 1990, 326 pages. Translated from the German by John Brownjohn. The author caused an international sensation in 1987 when the Catholic Church withdrew her licence to teach for questioning the virgin birth. Ex-library with the usual cancelled stamps, plastic over dust-jacket, etc, but fairly good. ISBN 0233985530. Keywords: catholic catholicism church christian christianity priesthood priests nuns sex sexuality Cat nr 4625 - $A18
EVOLUTION SOCIAL AND ORGANIC. Lewis, Arthur M. Chicago, Charles Kerr, small hardcover, 6th Edition, 1907 (?), 186p. Small name in front, some water affectation to lower edge of boards but not serious. Otherwise solid. No dust-jacket. Keywords: evolution history society natural selection heredity science Cat nr 2335 - $A21
FALL FROM GRACE. The Failed Crusade of the Christian Right. D'Antonio, Michael. Lon, Andre Deutsch, large octavo hardcover, 1990, 253p. The rise of the Christian Right and the disasters - Swaggart, the Bakkers, Oral Roberts. But much has happened since and the Christian Right seems again to be on the ascendancy in the USA, recent events obviously being outside the range of this book, published in 1990. Good solid copy, although dust-jacket rubbed. Keywords: religion church christian christians politics america usa right wing fundamentalism conservatives conservativism Cat nr 12823 - $A24
FORBIDDEN FRUIT. Murphy, Annie, with Peter de Rosa. Lon, Little, Brown, large octavo hardcover, 1993, 373p, illst. 'My secret love for the [Catholic] Bishop of Galway' by his lover. Story behind the great scandal that rocked the Irish church. Trifling marks, else very good with vg dust-jacket. Keywords: catholic religion christian church priests bishops prelates marriage Ireland scandals morals morality society justice Cat nr 9455 - $A21
FRENCH REVOLUTION AND RELIGIOUS REFORM, The. Sloane, William Milligan. Hodder/Scribners, octavo hardcover, 1901, 333p. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Based on lectures given at Union Theological Seminary. Cloth sun-faded and degraded but the book is solid. No dust-jacket. Keywords: history france revolutions french religion church catholicism christian society Cat nr 1181 - $A21
FUNDAMENTALISM AND FREEDOM. Cameron, Peter. Doubleday (Australia) paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1995, 213 pages. The author also wrote 'Heretic'. He is a well-known Christian theologian who in this book dissects what he describes as 'the religious version of political correctness' currently sweeping the world. Except for black remainder line on bottom, this is a very good copy. ISBN 0868246220. Keywords: religion beliefs church christian dogma theology doctrine fundamentalism evangelicals Cat nr 7621 - $A20
GOD'S BANKER. The Life and Death of Roberto Calvi. Cornwell, Robert. Counterpoint/Unwin paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1984 reprint, 263 pages. Murder, political intrigue, blackmail, secret societies, religion, money - what a mixture! They are all here in this story. True account of an epic fraud by the Rome correspondent of The Financial Times. The book is looking it's age but is solid. Messy crossed-out name inside front cover. Fair. ISBN 0043320996. Keywords: banking bankers biography business italy catholic church fraud Cat nr 7960 - $A24
HEAVEN'S GATE CULT SUICIDE IN SAN DIEGO. Hoffman, Bill, and Burke, Cathy. Harper paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1997, 333 pages, illustrated. Material supplied by the Staff of The New York Post newspaper. The story of Marshall Applewhite and his nutty UFO cult. Paper bit brownish and some light edge stains, otherwise fairly good. ISBN 0061012726. Keywords: cults sects religion belief bizarre ufos death suicide Cat nr 8295 - $A16
HERE I STAND. My Struggle for a Christianity of Integrity, Love and Equality. Spong, John Shelby. HarperCollins oversize Paperback, 2001 reprint, 480p, illsts. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Bishop Spong is a controversial Episcopal (Anglican) church leader who has written a number of books on Christianity. This present work is in the nature of an autobiographical account of his quest for knowledge. Slight corner and edge wear but basically a good solid copy. ISBN 0732266939. Keywords: religion church christianity beliefs biography autobiography priests bishops anglican Cat nr 15174 - $A21
HOLY KILLERS. True Stories of Murderous Clerics, Priests and Religious Leaders. McConnell, Brian. Hodder Headline, large octavo hardcover, 1994, 282p, illsts. An eye-opener this one. A couple of dozen malefactors revealed in all their hypocrisy and nastiness. Dust-jacket little bent & wrinkled but quite good. Book itself very good with black cloth and excellent gilt lettering. ISBN 0747210187. Keywords: clergymen clerics religion priests leaders killers murderers crime criminals justice law church society Cat nr 4082 - $A24
HUGO GURGENY PRISONER OF THE LISBON INQUISITION. Brearley, Mary. Lon, Jonathan Cape, octavo hardcover, 1948 reprint, 176p, illsts. The author has reconstructed from original documents (some of which are reproduced here) the arrest and trial of an Englishman in the seventeenth century. The physical and psychological techniques used against the prisoner are revealed. Stained on edges, although the cloth is still good. The dj is poor, retained but near throwing-away stage! Keywords: religion catholic church christian inquisition human rights abuses society portugal biography Cat nr 9029 - $A18
I WAS A PRIEST. Vinet, Lucien. Protestant Publications Australia, paper-covered, 1951, 141p., illsts. This is a badly worn copy but all there! Revealing look at the priesthood of the Catholic Church and the reasons why the author abandoned his vocation. As described. Keywords: religion christian priests ministers biography autobiography catholicism Protestantism Cat nr 1785 - $A18
ILLUSION OF IMMORTALITY. Lamont, Corliss. Lon, Watts & Co, octavo hardcover, 1936, 294p, illsts. Examines in detail the illusion, one might well call it rather the delusion, that life continues after death. I count myself fortunate that I have no such delusion; having come to terms with my mortality, and that in the end I shall return to the earth from whence all life came. Grubby edges and some damage to cloth and some water staining to early pages, but a fair and useful copy. No dust-jacket. Keywords: immortality philosophy religion afterlife death eternity beliefs doctrines Cat nr 8141 - $A21
IN SEARCH OF ORIGINS. Trompf, Garry. Sterling Publishers Private Ltd (India), octavo hardcover, 1990, 219p, illsts. A study of the origins of religious belief. Some creases and minor wear. Fairly good copy with reasonable dust-jacket. Keywords: religion beliefs anthropology archeology prehistory Cat nr 1797 - $A26
INGERSOLL. A BIOGRAPHICAL APPRECIATION. Kittredge, Herman E. Lon, Watts and Co, large octavo hardcover, 1991, 581p., illsts. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply; you will be emailed with details.) The rough-cut edges are stained, the cloth degraded. Spine lettering is hard to read. No dust-jacket. Front endpaper missing. A poor 'Reading Only' copy but text all there. Keywords: biography beliefs philosophy rationalists rationalism freethought freethinkers unbelief Cat nr 4755 - $A21
JESUS OF THE APOCALYPSE. The Life of Jesus After the Crucifixion. Thiering, Barbara. Doubleday Australia, large octavo hardcover, 1995, 462p., decorated endpapers. Dr Thiering was an active member of the School of Divinity at Sydney University for 22 years and is an expert on the Dead Sea Scrolls. Her earlier book was Jesus the Man. Good copy with good dust-jacket. ISBN 0868245569. Keywords: religion christian church apostles jesus theology history israel hebrews jews essenes Cat nr 5020 - $A31
JESUS PAPERS (The). Exposing the Greatest Cover-Up in History. Baigent, Michael. Element, large paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2006, 321 pages, illustrated. The author also wrote 'Holy Blood, Holy Grail'. Here he poses many questions about the origins of Christianity. Did Jesus survive the crucifixion (not by resurrection but surviving alive)? Who helped him after this event? What is the truth behind the creation of the NT? And so on. Bit skewed sideways, others good. ISBN 0007241224. Keywords: jesus christ religion christianity church history new testament bible Cat nr 7401 - $A24
JESUS THE MAN. A New Interpretation From the Dead Sea Scrolls. Thiering, Barbara. Bantam paperback, 1993, 621p, illsts. The author, an Australian biblical scholar, puts forward the very controversial theory that Jesus was the leader of a radical faction of Essene priests. He was not born of a virgin, did not die on a cross, but married Mary Magdalene, fathered a family and later divorced, dying some time after CE64. Some wear and paper a bit browned but fairly good. ISBN 1863590862. Keywords: religion christian jews hebrews bible jesus palestine essenes sects cults doctrines Cat nr 6055 - $A16
LAST POPE (The). The Decline and Fall of the Church of Rome. From the Prophecies of St Malachy for the New Millennium. Hogue, John. Element Books (UK), large paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2000, 403 pages illustrated with two sections of plates. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) The suppressed prophecies of Malachy, 12th century Irish seer who prophesied concerning the coming ages of the Popes. It is claimed 90 percent of his prophecies have come true to date. Minor marks and defects, otherwise good solid copy. ISBN 1862047324. Keywords: popes papacy church catholic religion history prophecies christianity christian beliefs Cat nr 5994 - $A26
MASSACRE AT WACO. The Shocking True Story of Cult Leader David Koresh and the Branch Davidians. Linedecker, Clifford L. Virgin/True Crime, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1993, 254 pages, illustrated. This is a heavily-worn and rather grubby copy of the book but is intact. ISBN 0863697135. Keywords: crime death religion cults sects bizarre abuse Cat nr 7973 - $A14
MIGHTY MEDICINE, The. Superstition and its Antidote: A New Liberal Education. Giddings, Franklin Henry. NY, Macmillan, small octavo hardcover, 1929, 147p. A classic study of the benefits of education in opening up the mind and countering superstition. Written nearly three-quarters of a century ago, this text is surely still needed today when in the face of all of our science superstition is still a driving force in human affairs. Stained cloth, Lettering worn off spine, grubby edge, no dj, but solid. Keywords: religion beliefs unbelief superstition knowledge science philosophy Cat nr 9333 - $A16
MILLENNIUM PROPHECIES. Predictions for the Year 2000. Mann, A.T. Element Books, Paperback, 1992, 143p, illsts. Nostradamus, Edgar Cayce, Blavatsky, St Malachy. And others. Interesting to look back on the various doomsayers' view. Very good. ISBN 1852303239. Keywords: prophecies prediction future foretelling clairvoyance mysteries esoteric new age metaphysics Cat nr 3993 - $A14
MODERN SCIENCE AND MODERN THOUGHT. Laing, Samuel. Watts & Co, large paperback, 1915 reprint, 121p. Rationalist Press Assn. With Biographical Note on Author by Edward Clodd. Paper covers grubby, worn and bit loose but the book is intact within. Keywords: science philosophy rationalism agnosticism Cat nr 1857 - $A31
MORMON MIRAGE, The. A Former Mormon Tells Why She Left the Church. Scott, Latayne Colvert. Zondervan paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1979, 276 pages. A revealing look at this powerful religion by one who has been there. A little light edge staining and minor defects, with a small repaired tear on spine, otherwise fairly good and solid. ISBN 0310389119. Keywords: religion beliefs mormons joseph smith church churches utah Cat nr 6606 - $A30
ON THE BARRICADES. Religion and Free Inquiry in Conflict. Basil, Robert; Gehrman, Mary, and Madigan, Tim (editors). Prometheus Books, oversize Paperback, 1989, 384p. A collection of articles from the USA magazine, Free Inquiry, first issued at the time President Ronald Reagan was inaugurated. The writers endeavour to counter the strange American flirtation with religion, one often tinged with hypocrisy - stated belief and actual practice many times being in conflict. Cover creased and edges tending to bend a little, otherwise fairly good copy. Keywords: science religion philosophy beliefs Cat nr 9009 - $A21
PATHETIC FALLACY (The). A Study of Christianity. Powys, Llewelyn. Thinker's Library (Watts & Co), small hardcover, 1934, 115p. A Rationalist view of religion. Well worn, stained boards but useful. No dj. Keywords: rationalism religion beliefs church christianity bible theology Cat nr 9005 - $A21
POWERS OF MIND. Smith, Adam. NY, Random House, octavo hardcover, 1975, 418p. An interesting exploration by Adam Smith ('The Money Game') of various beliefs, e.g TM, EST, biofeedback, Rolfing, sensory deprivation, and much more. The author has a great facility with his pen as anyone who has read his first book well knows and this is both an entertaining and enlightening study. Black a bit stained and boards a little warped. Edges have staining. Good spine lettering. Basically solid but not top condition. No dust-jacket. ISBN 0394498321. Keywords: mind psychology mental power powers consciousness brain cults beliefs Cat nr 2576 - $A18
PRINCESS SULTANA'S DAUGHTERS. Sasson, Jean P. NY, Doubleday, large octavo hardcover, 1994, 229p. 'Sultana' (as she is known) is a member of the extensive Saudi royal family - effectively prisoner to her father, her husband and even her sons. The West seems conveniently to overlook the human rights abuses in Saudi Arabia and like nations. Ex-library with plastic over dust-jacket, cancelled stamps, but otherwise good. ISBN 038547444X. Keywords: saudi arabia royalty rulers islam women female abuses human rights girls teenagers sex-slavery Cat nr 2329 - $A16
PRINCESS. The Appalling Indictment of the Treatment of Women in Saudi Arabia. Sasson, Jean P. Bantam paperback, 1993, 318p. 'Sultana' (as she is known) is a member of the extensive Saudi royal family - effectively prisoner to her father, her husband and even her sons. The West seems conveniently to overlook the human rights abuses in Saudi Arabia & like nations. Some edge and corner wear and light staining top edge otherwise o.k. ISBN 0553405705. Keywords: saudi arabia royalty rulers islam women female abuses human rights girls teenagers sex-slavery Cat nr 7856 - $A11
RELIGIOUS TERROR IN IRELAND. Manhattan, Avro. Paravision paperback, 4th Ed, no date, 246p, illsts. Another startling exposé from Mr Manhattan, an authority of the influence of the Church of Rome in politics. The author operated 'Radio freedom' during World War 2 and was closely associated with such luminaries as G.B.S. and H.G. Wells. Has numerous bw photos. Regrettably the book binding is weak and it is coming apart but it is all there. The spine is also damaged. Keywords: ireland eire religion catholic church religion beliefs politics government war crime terror death murder mayhem Cat nr 2044 - $A26
RESCUING THE BIBLE FROM FUNDAMENTALISM. A Bishop Rethinks the Meaning of Scripture. Spong, John Shelby. Harper Paperback, 1991, 267p. The Bishop is a somewhat freethinking - to say the least - Anglican/Episcopal leader. A radical view of Biblical doctrine. Good copy except for black remainder line on bottom. ISBN 0060675187. Keywords: religion christian doctrines theology bible fundamentalism evangelicalism science belief Cat nr 1795 - $A16
RETHINKING LIFE AND DEATH: The Collapse of Our Traditional Ethics. Singer, Peter. New York, St Martins Press, large octavo hardcover, 1994, 256 pages. A clear-thinking and sane approach to the traditional ethics of life and death from Professor Singer. The writer deals with thorny issues such as euthanasia, abortion, brain death, and the much-vaunted 'sanctity of life'. The book is a bit skewed sideways but is otherwise good, solid and clean with a good dust-jacket. ISBN 0312118805. Keywords: philosophy ethics morals morality law religion beliefs society Cat nr 7460 - $A26
SALMAN RUSHDIE. SENTENCED TO DEATH. Weatherby, W.J. New York, Carroll & Graf, octavo hardcover, 1990, 258 pages, illustrated. The story of how radical Islamics took it upon themselves to act as literary critics and executioners of a talented writer, thereby revealing to the world the evil hiding beneath the cloak of religion. The book itself is very good, the dust-jacket a little worn. ISBN 0881845728. Keywords: literature writers authors books islam crime Cat nr 6447 - $A21
SERPENT RISING, The (religious cults). Garden, Mary. Brolga Publishing (Australia), paperback (stiff card), 1988, 184 pages. 'A journey of spiritual seduction.' The writer tells the story of one disciple - Helena Pearson - who abandoned a promising career to pursue 'spiritual enlightenment' in the East. Writing and rubber stamp in front, some edge staining, otherwise fair and intact. And scarce! ISBN 1875115005. Keywords: religion beliefs cults sects psychology Cat nr 7229 - $A26
SINS OF SCRIPTURE, The. Exposing the Bible's Texts of Hate to Reveal the God of Love. Spong, John Shelby. HarperCollins large paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2005, 315 pages. Bishop Spong hardly needs an introduction. This is another in a long series of theological texts written from a liberal Christian viewpoint. Very good. ISBN 0732282020. Keywords: religion bible biblical texts manuscripts theology doctrine textual criticism Cat nr 6529 - $A31
SOCIAL RECORD OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH, The. McCabe, Joseph. Thinker's Library, small hardcover, 1935, 144p, frontispiece portrait. Externally very poor copy but all pages are there. McCabe was an ex-Catholic priest who wrote extensively on religion in the early part of the 20th century. This is a critical view. Keywords: religion beliefs christianity britain church society history Cat nr 9004 - $A16
SUICIDE IN GUYANA. The shocking true story behind the bizarre Jim Jones cult. Knerr, M.E. Horwitz paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1978, 175 pages, illustrated. Degraded copy - paper browned and inside covers affected by sunburn, but intact. Keywords: religion beliefs cults sects suicide death crime Cat nr 7274 - $A12
TYRANNY OF GOD, The. Owen, Mark. Felicity Press (Australia) paperback, 1990, 57 pages. A vigorous defence of the atheist position. Near-new copy. Keywords: religion unbelief atheism agnosticism rationalism Cat nr 7114 - $A12
UNLEASHING OF EVOLUTIONARY THOUGHT, The. Riddle, Oscar. NY, Vantage Press, octavo hardcover, 1954, 414p. has some spots on cloth, general wear, etc, but worst feature - some ink underlining and marking at various points. No dust-jacket. Priced according to condition. Keywords: religion beliefs evolution science philosophy unbelief atheism agnosticism rationalism biology darwin darwinism Cat nr 13030 - $A21
WORLD FAMOUS CULTS & FANATICS. Wilson, Colin & Damon. Magpie paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1992, 122 pages, illustrated. Rather worn and marked, with blotted-out name in front, but fair and intact. ISBN 854871242. Keywords: cults sects religion beliefs bizarre Cat nr 6915 - $A12
WORLD OF THE TWILIGHT BELIEVER, The. Garvin, Richard M., and Burger, Robert E. Los Angeles, Sherbourne Press, octavo hardcover, 1970, 268p. An interesting and entertaining look at numerous modern cults and way-out beliefs. Boards a bit worn, dust-jacket frayed and worn. But fairly good. Has some ink underlining and marking in places. Keywords: religion beliefs cults sects bizarre metaphysics Cat nr 9678 - $A21
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