A Dictionary of Sects, Heresies, Ecclesiastical Parties and Schools of Religious Thought

A Dictionary of Sects, Heresies, Ecclesiastical Parties and Schools of Religious Thought by John Henry Blunt is a comprehensive reference work that provides a detailed overview of various religious movements, denominations, and schools of thought throughout history. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the origins and beliefs of different sects and heresies, the history of ecclesiastical parties, and the development of religious thought over time.Blunt's dictionary is organized alphabetically, with entries for each sect, heresy, party, or school of thought. Each entry provides a concise yet thorough summary of the beliefs, practices, and history of the group in question, as well as any notable figures associated with it.The book covers a broad range of religious traditions, including Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and many others. It also includes entries on various philosophical and theological movements, such as Gnosticism, Rationalism, and Mysticism.Overall, A Dictionary of Sects, Heresies, Ecclesiastical Parties and Schools of Religious Thought is an invaluable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the history of religion and religious thought. It provides a detailed and comprehensive overview of the many diverse and complex religious traditions that have shaped our world.1874. Principle contents: Jewish sects; heathen religions; heretics; early heretics; later heretics; medieval sects and heresies; continental sects; English sects; chief existing sects; Scottish sects; American sects; Russian sects; church parties; schools of thought.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.