{"product_id":"ernest-renan-the-apostles-1897-edition-origins-of-christianity-vol-ii-antique-religious-history-book","title":"Ernest Renan The Apostles | 1897 Edition | Origins of Christianity Vol. II | Antique Religious History Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eA quietly compelling 19th-century volume that reflects a turning point in how the story of early Christianity was understood and written.\u003cbr\u003eThe Apostles by Ernest Renan, published in 1897, forms part of his influential Origins of Christianity series—a body of work that approached the life of Jesus and the early Church through historical and literary analysis rather than doctrine alone. At the time of its release, Renan’s work was both celebrated and controversial, offering a humanistic lens on sacred history.\u003cbr\u003eB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eound in its original publisher’s cloth with a restrained embossed cover and gilt spine lettering, this copy carries the gentle wear of time. It remains structurally sound and highly displayable—an object that feels as thoughtful and enduring as the ideas within it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEra: Late 19th Century, 1897\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Ernest Renan\u003cbr\u003eTitle: The Apostles (Origins of Christianity, Vol. II)\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: G. W. Dillingham Co., New York\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: Cloth-bound hardcover with gilt spine lettering\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: Approx. 7.5\" x 5\" x 0.75\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Good vintage condition. Moderate exterior wear with rubbing to edges and surface, most notable along the front cover and spine. Gilt lettering remains visible. Interior pages are clean and intact with light age toning, no major markings or damage noted. Binding remains secure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBooks like this represent more than their content—they mark a shift in thought. Renan’s work helped usher in a new way of examining history, one grounded in inquiry and interpretation rather than tradition alone.\u003cbr\u003eThere is also a quiet beauty to this piece as an object: the softened cloth, the worn edges, the subtle patina that only time can create. It feels studied, handled, and lived with—exactly what one hopes for in a book of this nature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyling Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect layered into a stack of antique or vintage books, especially within studies, libraries, or quiet corners of a home. Its neutral cloth binding pairs effortlessly with both dark wood and lighter, modern interiors. Display spine-out for a classic look, or open to one of its early title pages for a more curated, collected vignette.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"St. Mary's Sparkles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53666117910892,"sku":"EBB-000090","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0970\/9047\/0252\/files\/23A553ED-4CB7-4191-A845-B832CE51D862_1_105_c.jpg?v=1777542355","url":"https:\/\/www.evergreenbitsandbobs.com\/products\/ernest-renan-the-apostles-1897-edition-origins-of-christianity-vol-ii-antique-religious-history-book","provider":"Evergreen Bits \u0026 Bobs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}