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The Historic Christ (Classic Reprint)

Author : T. A. Lacey
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780365263579
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (635 download)

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Download or read book The Historic Christ (Classic Reprint) written by T. A. Lacey and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-03-22 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Historic Christ I shall admit that Mr. Inge's attack, and especially a remark in which he suggested that we upheld a formal orthodoxy based on extreme scepticism, drew from me the lecture that holds the eighth place in this volume. That lecture throughout, and the ninth in part, go beyond the general subject proposed for consideration. But to confine oneself too rigidly to that subject is to court misunderstanding. My pur pose is the exact opposite of that which Mr. Inge attributed to me when he condemned a sharp sever ance between the object of faith and the world of physical phenomena. But the concentration of faith and science on one object - one Person - cannot be safely eﬂ'ected without the most careful distinction of the two methods. Otherwise the Christian faith will either be reduced to an acquaintance, more or less intimate, with certain events that happened some centuries ago - a sort of historical knowledge tinged with emotion - or shrivel into an acceptance of formal propositions defiant of reality. It astonished me a little to find myself accused of wishing to base formal orthodoxy on scepticism - or indeed on any thing else. Mr. Inge must have seen Mambrino's helmet ﬂashing in the sun. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Historical Jesus and the Theological Christ (Classic Reprint)

Author : J. Estlin Carpenter
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780331537918
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (379 download)

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Book Synopsis The Historical Jesus and the Theological Christ (Classic Reprint) by : J. Estlin Carpenter

Download or read book The Historical Jesus and the Theological Christ (Classic Reprint) written by J. Estlin Carpenter and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-11-20 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Historical Jesus and the Theological Christ The Addresses which are reproduced with some expansions in this little book, were intended to give to those unacquainted with the details of historical study some insight into the results of modern investiga tion in the Gospel-field, and some knowledge of the process by which the ecclesiastical conception of the person of Jesus Christ was slowly formed. In such brief surveys much was necessarily left unsaid, and the relation of Jesus to our religious experience did not fall within the lecturer's scope. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Historic Christ in the Faith of To-Day (Classic Reprint)

Author : William Alexander Grist
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9781333222833
Total Pages : 530 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (228 download)

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Book Synopsis The Historic Christ in the Faith of To-Day (Classic Reprint) by : William Alexander Grist

Download or read book The Historic Christ in the Faith of To-Day (Classic Reprint) written by William Alexander Grist and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-08-13 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Historic Christ in the Faith of to-Day I. One of the elements of modern religious life to be greatly prized is a widespread desire to learn all that can be known of Jesus of Nazareth. Every attempt to meet this need of a reliable representation of the facts about Jesus must be based upon pro longed criticism of the historical sources, combined with recurrent contemplation of His Person. The Gospels must be appraised, or they will never be appreciated. Evasion of free inquiry, either on the pretext of the sanctity of the books or the majesty of their subject, excites a corrosive suspicion that the history cannot be trustworthy. Even now an opinion is abroad that we cannot be sure of the truth of the Gospels; and with it mingles an impatience at endless, abstruse inquiries which lead nowhere. From all sorts and conditions of men there comes a loud demand for frankness from competent scholars. While there can be only a limited num ber of men intellectually equipped for dealing with the recondite problems arising out of the Synoptical and Johannine literature, there is a growing multitude who feel themselves held by the soul's quest for Jesus Christ. The following study, therefore, aims at showing how one of the multitude who seek for this supremely important knowledge, having been guided by an honest, earnest impressionism, has gained the satisfaction of a reconstructed con ception of the world's greatest, most loving and Divine Teacher. Jesus is no spent force; He is still luring men forward by His gracious, strong personality. The rigorous criticism to which the Gospels have been subjected has resulted in a vindication of their substantial historicity. Tnixlike a new thought of Jesus rises from the fires of criticism, andwe see this indestructible Person more clearly than any generation since the time of the Apostles. How He lived and died, what He believed and taught, can be discovered with greater certainty and lucidity by reason of the work done by scholars and critics. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The History of the Life and Death of Jesus Christ (Classic Reprint)

Author : Jeremy Taylor
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780243959747
Total Pages : 742 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (597 download)

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Book Synopsis The History of the Life and Death of Jesus Christ (Classic Reprint) by : Jeremy Taylor

Download or read book The History of the Life and Death of Jesus Christ (Classic Reprint) written by Jeremy Taylor and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-03-18 with total page 742 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The History of the Life and Death of Jesus Christ Life of Jeremy Taylor, p. 131.mination, in explaining those peculiarities of ancient or local history and manners which, as they are little less than absolutely necessary to a competent understanding of writers like those of the New Testament, so no author of the present day would omit them in a history of our Saviour. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The History of the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Classic Reprint)

Author : James Groenings
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780260157256
Total Pages : 478 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (572 download)

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Book Synopsis The History of the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Classic Reprint) by : James Groenings

Download or read book The History of the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Classic Reprint) written by James Groenings and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-11-02 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The History of the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ As it was not practicable to indicate on every page the sources from which the various explana tions were taken, we name here the chief works' consulted in writing this book. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Historical Jesus and Mythical Christ

Author : Gerald Massey
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780331385618
Total Pages : 34 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (856 download)

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Download or read book The Historical Jesus and Mythical Christ written by Gerald Massey and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-11-19 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Historical Jesus and Mythical Christ: A Lecture All necessary references to the original authorities may be found in the Author's Natural Genesis?) About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

A History of the Disciples of Christ (Classic Reprint)

Author : B. B. Tyler
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781330474204
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (742 download)

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Book Synopsis A History of the Disciples of Christ (Classic Reprint) by : B. B. Tyler

Download or read book A History of the Disciples of Christ (Classic Reprint) written by B. B. Tyler and published by . This book was released on 2015-06-29 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from A History of the Disciples of Christ About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Historical Christ, the Moral Power of History (Classic Reprint)

Author : David Hummell Greer
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780267246366
Total Pages : 98 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (463 download)

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Book Synopsis The Historical Christ, the Moral Power of History (Classic Reprint) by : David Hummell Greer

Download or read book The Historical Christ, the Moral Power of History (Classic Reprint) written by David Hummell Greer and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-01-30 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Historical Christ, the Moral Power of History From the communication of the donors to the Board of Trustees of the Theolog ical Seminary of the Diocese of Ohio and Kenyon College. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Historical Jesus

Author : John M. Robertson
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780332855653
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (556 download)

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Download or read book The Historical Jesus written by John M. Robertson and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-12-15 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Historical Jesus: A Survey of Positions It has been justly remarked that serious risk Of error is set up even by the long-current claim Of naturalist critics to treat the Bible like any other book. Even in their meaning the phrase should have run like any other Sacred Book of antiquity inasmuch as critical tests and methods are called for in the scrutiny Of such books which do not apply in the case of others. But inasmuch, further, as the Christian Sacred Books form a problem by themselves, a kind of scrutiny which in the case of other books of cult-history might substantially reveal all the facts may here easily fail to do so. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Jesus and I

Author : Aloysius J. Heeg
Publisher : Loyola Press
ISBN 13 : 9780829402148
Total Pages : 138 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (21 download)

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Download or read book Jesus and I written by Aloysius J. Heeg and published by Loyola Press. This book was released on 1972 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Jesus Christ in His Homeland

Author : Lydia M Von Finkelstein Mountford
Publisher : Legare Street Press
ISBN 13 : 9781021168498
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (684 download)

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Book Synopsis Jesus Christ in His Homeland by : Lydia M Von Finkelstein Mountford

Download or read book Jesus Christ in His Homeland written by Lydia M Von Finkelstein Mountford and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lydia M. von Finkelstein Mountford's classic study of the life and times of Jesus is a vivid and engaging portrait of the man who changed the world. Drawing on historical and archaeological evidence, von Finkelstein Mountford paints a rich and detailed picture of first-century Palestine and the people who lived there. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

CONCERNING THE DISCIPLES OF CH

Author : Benjamin Bushrod Tyler
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9781333487003
Total Pages : 154 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (87 download)

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Book Synopsis CONCERNING THE DISCIPLES OF CH by : Benjamin Bushrod Tyler

Download or read book CONCERNING THE DISCIPLES OF CH written by Benjamin Bushrod Tyler and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-09-07 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Concerning the Disciples of Christ It will be noted that this claims simply to be a hand-book. It contains the seeds of things. It could not be expected that the writer would Choose a wider scope or give more elaborate details than will be found in this small volume. It is intended to _be a guide to the reader, a manual setting forth in brief outline the Imatters with which it deals, and leaving the student to take up any line of thought suggested by its chapters and indulge in the largest liberty of investigation. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

A History of the Disciples of Christ in Ohio (Classic Reprint)

Author : Alanson Wilcox
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781330980385
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (83 download)

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Download or read book A History of the Disciples of Christ in Ohio (Classic Reprint) written by Alanson Wilcox and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-08 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from A History of the Disciples of Christ in Ohio About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Christ Story (Classic Reprint)

Author : Eva March Tappan
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781330523759
Total Pages : 522 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (237 download)

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Download or read book The Christ Story (Classic Reprint) written by Eva March Tappan and published by . This book was released on 2015-06-30 with total page 522 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Christ Story About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Boys' Life of Christ (Classic Reprint)

Author : William Byron Forbush
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780483047662
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (476 download)

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Download or read book The Boys' Life of Christ (Classic Reprint) written by William Byron Forbush and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-01-14 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Boys' Life of Christ When you pick up this book your first thought may be Oh, I know all this: I have been taught it ever since I was a child. But stop! Do you really know all about Jesus Christ? Do you know what he did when he was your age and what kind of home he had? Do you know how he lived when he spent all his time out of doors with his twelve friends, what were his habits and his pleas ures, and what was the plan of his life? You know some of these things about Napoleon and Washington and Lincoln. Do you know them about Jesus? Then, too, while you have heard that Jesus Christ is the greatest Figure in history, do you know this of your own knowledge? You have read of heroes in Grecian history, in English history, in the history of our own country. Have you ever thought of Jesus as a hero, - the greatest of all heroes? DO you know just why He was a hero? About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

A History of the Preparation of the World for Christ (Classic Reprint)

Author : David R. Breed
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780243183043
Total Pages : 396 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (83 download)

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Download or read book A History of the Preparation of the World for Christ (Classic Reprint) written by David R. Breed and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-01-26 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from A History of the Preparation of the World for Christ Location, Seclusion, 13; The Jordan Valley, 14; The Desert, 18; The sea-coast, The Mountains, 19; Highways, 20; Climate and Resources, 22; Compared with Egypt, 23; Cli matic Zones, 26; Vegetable Products, 27; Minerals, 30; Fopu lation, 31; Special sections-decapolis, 32; Plain of Jezreel, 32; Shechem, 33; Hebron, 34; Accessibility, 35. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Course of Christian History (Classic Reprint)

Author : W. J. McGlothlin
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781330499870
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (998 download)

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Download or read book The Course of Christian History (Classic Reprint) written by W. J. McGlothlin and published by . This book was released on 2015-06-30 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Course of Christian History Christianity is now nearly nineteen centuries old. During this long period it has steadily increased in power, determining the beliefs and hopes and ideals of individuals and more and more of whole nations. Judged from any standpoint it must be recognized as one of the master forces of mediaeval and modern history and of the present day. Intelligent men ought, it would seem, to be acquainted with the course of its history, at least in outline, through these centuries. And yet this history has been comparatively little studied, and when studied emphasis has been laid upon the darker phases of the history, its polemical and political sides. It would seem that the time has come for an effort to secure a wider and more sympathetic knowledge of what Christianity as a whole has done in the midst of the weakness and wickedness of mankind. In a Christian land should not Christian history be regularly and sympathetically taught in all institutions of higher learning? Should not laymen as well as ministers be acquainted in some degree at least with the history of the mightiest single force operative in the life of our day and nation? As the study of history, turning away from the exclusive consideration of politics and government, penetrates more and more into the social and moral life of the people whence the great national characteristics and motives spring, Christianity must become a subject of more intense and sympathetic study. It is the hope of the author that this little volume may contribute something in this direction. Church history has not been written for college students. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."