1885 1st Ed,1st Pr. EVOLUTION AND RELIGION, 2 Vol. book, Ltd Ed., PILGRIM PRESS For Sale

Henry Ward Beecher’sEvolution and Religion(Vol. 1 & 2, Pilgrim Press, 1885) is a two‑volume collection of sermons that explores the relationship between Darwinian evolutionary theory and Christian theology. Beecher sought to reconcile scientific progress with evangelical faith, presenting evolution not as a threat\\, but as a deeper revelation of God’s creative work. This very rate, 440-page hardcover, merges two volumes of sermons on the subject, given by Henry Ward Beecher, brother to Harriet Beecher Stowe. There is no copyright date inside(printed on spine), but \"FOURTH THOUSAND\' stated on. title page. The bookplate (inside front cover) is Rev. Royal G. Davis, West Coast Congregational Library. A previous owner, J. Henry Stevenson, wrote his name on the first free blank page. Aside from mild coveredge wear, the book ispretty much as published 140 years ago. Beecher was one of the first Religious figures to introduce the subject of Evolution as compatible withspirituality. This is a rare, historic book for several reasons. It will be sent, carefully packed, boxed, with tracking.