The Evolution of Religion: the Gifford Lectures Delivered Before the University of St. Andrews in Sessions 1890-91 and 1891-92. 2-vol. set (Complete)
New York: Macmillan and Co., 1893. First American edition. Hardcover. Octavo. XV, [1], 400, VII, [1], 334, [2]pp. Uncut. Original blue cloth with gold lettering and borders on spines. In this work, the author explored the possibility of a science of religion, the nature of religion beginning with ancient Greece, and especially the development of the Christian faith through to the Reformation. Caird portrayed the spiritual sense of humanity as having been dominated by the object at first, and then gradually, constrained by its own abstractions, evolving so that it fell under the dominance of the subject. This treatise, which was acclaimed as a masterpiece, enhanced his reputation and led to his appointment as Master of Balliol College, Oxford, in the same year, in succession to Benjamin Jowett. Some age wear on binding with shelf wear and rubbing along edges. Previous owner's name on each title page, and dated March 27, 1893. Minor and sporadic foxing on very first and very last pages of each volume. Binding in overall good, interior in very good to near fine condition. vg. Item #29138
Price: $125.00