Religious Progress in the Nineteenth Century

Toronto and Brantford: The Bradley-Garretson Company Ltd/ The Linscott Publishing Co., 1900. No Edition Stated . Hardcover. Fine/No Jacket. 8 1/2" X 5 3/4. Progress Series. " A review of the moral and religious progress of the century; demoralized state of the people at the close of the eighteenth century; The fight with intemperance and other evils; The overthrow of slavery; The thrilling story of missions; Brave explorers, forerunners of the gospel; Buried cities witness to Bible truth; scholarship overthrows scepticism; Leading Roman Catholics and Protestants of the century; Progress of the various churches; Origin and progress of the Sunday School, Christian endeavor, Epworth League, Young Men's Christian Association, Salvation Army and similar movements; Christianity fast girdling the globe. : : : : ." Preface. List of Illustrations [2 pp.] Part One. Contrast of Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries, Part Two. Missions, Paret Three. Progress of the Churches during the Nineteenth Century, Part Four. Progress of Religious Thought, Part Five. Special Religious Activities and Philanthropies of the Century. X L I X chapters, 463 pp-. plus Index. Book has gilt text and blindstamped decorations on spine and front panel, all edges gilt. Very tiny bit of edge wear at top front corner, age toning. Bookseller's Inventory # 215673