BECKWITH, Clarence Augustine

The Idea of God: Historical, Critical, Constructive

New York: Macmillan, 1924. "New" edition. Small octavo (20cm). Blue clloth hardcover, titled in gilt on spine; dustjacket; xiv,343pp. Tight, clean and unmarked, about fine, in the uncommon dustwrapper which is lightly toned and soiled with small abrasions at the margins, Very Good. A very clean copy of Beckwith's most important work, an elaboration of his concept of "ethical monotheism." In his contemporary review of the work, the Canadian theologian Douglas C. Macintosh called Beckwith's book a "notable one...[that] makes a valuable contribution to its subject" (Journal of Religion, v.3 no. 6 - June, 1923).

Price: $50.00

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