Letters to Dr. Priestley, in Answer to Those He Addressed to the Jews; With, Of the Present Dispersion of the Jewish Nation; And, Of the Divine Mission of Christ Compared with That of Moses

This 1794 volume, printed by J. Harrisson for B. Gomez in New York, represents the first book published in the United States by a Jewish publisher. It contains two works: Joseph Priestley's five letters to the Jews and David Levi's two replies. The volume signifies a significant milestone in American Jewish publishing history, showcasing the engagement of Jewish intellectuals with contemporary theological debates. The book is a first American edition, comprising 131 pages and measuring 17cm. It is bound in original period leather.

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  • GOMEZ, B. / LEVI, D.

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