The Key of David: David the True Messiah, or the Anointed of the God of Jacob

This book, written by Warder Cresson (1798-1860), explores the author's conversion to Judaism and provides his reasoning behind it. Published around 1852, the work features a discussion of the author's 1851 lunacy trial, which stemmed from his conversion. Cresson uses biblical interpretation to contrast Christianity and Judaism, notably including a dialogue between an evangelical minister and a slave illustrating some contradictions of Christianity. The book also interprets the biblical story of the two women before Solomon allegorically as representing the true and false churches. The work concludes with an appendix and serves as a testament to Cresson's conviction and understanding of Jewish faith.

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• Judaism
• Conversion
• Jews
• Mental illness
• Religious aspects
• Judaism

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