Search Results: Religious Studies from Black Cat Hill Books

Berkeley, CA University of California Press, 1998. Hardcover First Ed; First Printing indicated. First Ed; First Printing indicated. Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. Book shows only very mild bumping at the lower front corner tip; else flawless; binding square and secure; text clean. DJ shows a bit of wrinkling and a tiny hairline fracture in the paper at the lower front corner tip; else flawless; mylar-protected. Overall, very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 277pp. Hardback with DJ. Robert Wuthnow is the most prolific and most interesting contemporary sociologist of religion, delving again into the ambiguous heart of American spirituality. This study is certainly the most accessible, popular analysis of religious trends since the 1950s, with a startlingly convincing interpretation of how attitudes about religion and spirituality have changed in the post-modern era. Read this and await his next study.… Read More

New York, NY Penguin: Viking, 1998. Hardcover First Edition; (1998); Sixtrh Printing. Some margin lines in PENCIL in the text and some neat, fascinatingly meticulous NOTATIONS IN PENCIL both on the front endpapers and on yellow papers tacked in to same. Else, Very Good in Near Fine DJ: The Book shows moderate shelving wear to the lower extremities and some faint stains to the front panel; the binding is square and secure. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing some shelving wear and cosmetic imperfections - and of course the marginalia and other pencil work. Corners sharp. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.6 x 6.4 x 1.5 inches). xiv, 464 pages. Language English. Weight: 29.5 ounces. First Edition; (1998); Sixtrh Printing. Hardback with DJ.

New York, NY Harper & Row / Barnes & Noble Import, 1976. Hardcover First Edition USA (1976), so stated. First published in the UK in the same year. Near Fine in Very Good+ to Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. The Book shows a small scuff at the bottom edge of the front panel; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a single imperfection. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Appears unread. Very close to 'As New'. The DJ shows just a touch of wear to the head an heel of the backstrip; else flawless; unclipped; mylar-protected. Close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.75 x 5.75 x 0.65 inches). 109 pages. Index.… Read More

New York, NY Oxford University Press, 1982. Paperback First Edition Thus [1982]; First Printing indicated by a complete number line. First Edition Thus [1982]; First Printing indicated by a complete number line. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to the extremities; a faint, very superficial scuffed area near the bottom of the front panel; the pages have tanned ever so slightly, due to aging. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. No longer absolutely pristine, but remains very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8 x 5.3 x 0.65 inches). 296 pages. Weight: 10.7 ounces.The Wilde Lectures in Natural and Comparative Religion in the University of Oxford. First published by Faber & Faber in 1970. University Press Paperback.

New York, NY Crossroads, 1982. Hardcover First Edition (1982), unstated, but implied: no subsequent printings noted, according to Crossroads' customary practice. First Edition (1982), unstated, but implied: no subsequent printings noted, according to Crossroads' customary practice. Very Near Fine in Very Good+ to Near Fine DJ: The Book shows only a small patch of scuffing near the upper corner of the front panel; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, close-to-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing only very mild wear and unobtrusive cosmetic flaws. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Close to 'As New'. The DJ shows mild rubbing; a bit of scuffing near the upper corners of the panels; a tiny closed tear at the top edge of the… Read More

Notre Dame, IN University of Notre Dame Press, 1975. Hardcover First Edition (1975), unstated in accordance with ND's customary practice. First Edition (1975), unstated in accordance with Notre Dame's customary practice. Very Good+ to Near Fine: shows very light smudges to the top edge of the text block and the boards are slightly bowed; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a faint, unobtrusive cosmetic flaw and a single structural flaw. Close to "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.25 x 6.25 x 1.4 inches). xiii, 418 pages. Language: English. Weight: 1 pound, 10.8 ounces. Hardback: Lacks DJ. 

Chicago, IL University of Chicago Press, 1995. Paperback First Edition Thus (1995), not directly stated, but First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition Thus (1995), not directly stated, but First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to the lower rear corner tip; very faint sunning to the pinkish toned background field of the backstrip (the titles thereon remain unaffected: bold and clearly legible); the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound; showing only a couple of minor cosmetic flaws. Bright and clean. Corners… Read More

Ventura CA Gospel Light: Regal Books, 2001. Hardcover First Edition [2001], First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition [2001], First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Near Fine in Fine DJ: The Book shows only minute imperfections: a small, faint stain at the bottom edge of the text block and barely discernible smudges to the fore-edge; the binding is square and secure; the text clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, like-new copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing minor, unobtrusive cosmetic imperfections only. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Appears unread. Virtually 'As New'. The DJ is flawless; the price is unclipped. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.3 x 6.25 x 1.25 inches). 327… Read More

Notre Dame, IN University of Notre Dame Press, 1994. Hardcover Presumed First Ed, but unstated. Fine in Fine DJ: Book shows binding square and secure; text clean. DJ unclipped; mylar-protected. As New. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 8vo. 219pp. (Volume 14: Boston University Studies in Philosophy and Religion). Essays by Huston Smith, A.O. Rorty, Bhikhu Parekh, Frederick J. Streng, Elizabeth Kamarck Minnich, Katherine Platt, Ninian Smart, Leroy S. Rouner, Robert Cummings Neville, Sharon Daloz Parks, and George Rupp. Presumed First Ed, but unstated. Hardback with DJ.

Northvale, NJ Jason Aronson, 1995. Paperback First Edition Thus (1995), First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: shows mild rubbing to the wrapper covers; the very lightest wear to the extremities; former bookseller's inventory sticker at the lower corner of the rear panel; the binding leans ever so slightly, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing very mild wear. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Not far from 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.75 x 6 x 1.35 inches). xxviii, 499 pages. Language: English. Weight: 28.5 ounces. First Edition Thus (1995), First Printing… Read More

Cambridge, MA Harvard University Press, 1990. Hardcover Book-Club Edition (1990). Very Good in Very Good- DJ: The Book shows smudging, foxing and soiling to the outside edges of the text block; light wear to the lower front corner tip; faint foxing to the bottom edges of the grey, cloth-covered boards; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A sturdy, not-unattractive reading copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and some cosmetic flaws. The DJ shows moderate wear to extremities; mild rubbing and faint scuffing to the panels. Attractive and intact, but showing moderate wear. NOT a Remainder or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 5.75 x 0.9 inches). 188 pages. Extensive Notes. Index. Translated by B.A. Archer. Language: English. Weight: 13 ounces. Harvard Revealing… Read More

New York, NY Doubleday , 1993. Paperback First Edition Thus [1993]; First Printing indicated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of rubbing. The binding leans ever so slightly, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 229 pages. Stated First Edition Thus [1993]; First Printing indicated, but there is no price on the wrapper covers, so this is most likely some sort of Book Club Edition. Paperback.

New York, NY The Philosophical Library, 1982. Hardcover First Edition, unstated. First Edition, unstated (as was the traditional practice ot this publishing house). Near Fine in Very Good+ DJ: The Book shows only minute indications of us: there is a small, faint line of discoloration at the tinted top edge; there is a small sticker shadow at the upper corner of the front free endpaper, which also shows a price in red colored pencil; the binding is square and secure; the text clean. The DJ is price clipped; else flawless; mylar-protected. No longer 'As New', but remains close to it. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 186pp. Hardback with DJ. This book addresses some of the problems embedded in the biblical tradition which are beginning to recieve new and revolutionary answers thanks to the discovery of First Century documents.

New York, NY Crossroad Publishing, 1990. Paperback First Edition Thus [1990], later printing [2000]. Fine in Wraps: flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Virtually 'As New'. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9 x 6 x 0.7 inches). xvi, 255 pages. Language: English. Weight: 13.9 ounces. First Edition Thus [1990], later printing [2000]. Trade Paperback.

Boston, MA Beacon Press, 1952. Hardcover First Ed USA, so stated. Shows SCATTERED PENCIL WORK throughout the text. Else, Very Good in Good DJ: Book shows indications of careful use: light wear to extremities; slightest spine lean; a bit of faint sunning at the upper and lower edges of the cloth-coved boards. Binding remains quite secure; text clean. DJ shows fairly heavy wear; some loss to chipping and rubbing at extremities; faint soiling; price unclipped; mylar-protected. Overall, remains a serviceable reading copy. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 247pp. First published in Britain by Routlege Kegan Paul in 1951; this is the First Ed USA, so stated [1952]. Hardback with DJ.

New York, NY Paulist Press, 1976. Hardcover First Edition (1976), unstated in accordance with Paulist Press's customary practice. No subsequent printings listed. First Edition (1976), unstated in accordance with Paulist Press's customary practice. No subsequent printings listed. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Very Good+ DJ: The Book shows indications of very careful use: just a touch of wear to the extremities; the former bookseller pastedown stamp at the rear pastedown endpaper; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels, except of course for the bookseller's stamp. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing very mild wear. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. The DJ shows light wear to the… Read More

New York, NY Macmillan Publishing Company, 1971. Paperback First Edition Thus (1971), so stated. However, this is a revised republication of a hardcover first published in 1962. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to extremities; the mildest rubbing to the panels; very faint soiling to the white background field of the rear panel; former owners' names inside the front cover; some pencil underlining has been erased on four pages early in the text. The Binding square and secure; the text is now clean. Not perfect, but remains a handsome copy: clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (7 x 4.25 x 0.65 inches). xxvii, 225 pages. Language: English. Weight: 6 ounces. First Edition Thus (1971), so stated. However, this is a revised republication of a hardcover first published in 1962. Mass Market Paperback. 

Evanston, IL Northwestern University Press, 1970. Hardcover First Ed, unstated. Fine: Binding square and secure; text clean. Virtually 'As New', showing no flaws. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 8vo. 215pp. First Ed, unstated. Hardback: No DJ 'as issued'.

Bloomington, IN World Wisdom Books, 2004. Paperback First Edition USA (2004); unstated in accordance with World Wisdom Books' customary practice. First Edition USA (2004); unstated in accordance with World Wisdom Books' customary practice. Fine in Wraps: flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of creases to the covers. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no flaws. Bright and Clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9 x 6.1 x 0.85 inches). xxv, 250 pages. Selected and Edited by James S. Cutsinger. Foreward by Antoine Faivre. Translated from the French by Mark Perry in collaboration with Jean-Pierre Lafouge, Deborah Casey and James S. Cutsinger. Language: English. Cover Painting by Frithjof… Read More

New York, NY Crown Publishers, 1996. Hardcover First Edition [1996]; First Printing indicated. First Edition [1996]; First Printing indicated. Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. The Book shows no discernible wear, but the binding leans ever so slightly, while remaining perfectly secure; the text is clean. The DJ shows a faint wrinkle at the lower rear corner tip; else only the mildest rubbing; the price has not been clipped. Near perfect, but not quite so: very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 211pp. Hardback with DJ.