Tobit's Letters to Levi: Or, A Reply to the Narrative of Joseph Samuel Frey

A book published in New York City in 1816 by an anonymous author, responding to the writings of Joseph Samuel Frey. The book is critical of Frey's works and the ministers who supported him. The cover bears the inscription "J. J. Cohen", possibly Joshua J. Cohen, in Philadelphia in 1779. The text includes a biography of Joseph Samuel Frey, detailing his life from his birth in Stockheim, Franconia, Germany in 1773, to his death in Pontiac, Michigan on June 5, 1850. Frey's conversion from Judaism to Christianity and his subsequent religious and missionary activities are described in detail. The book details Frey's publications: "Narrative of my Life" (New York, 1809); "Hebrew Bible" (1811); "Hebrew Grammar" (1813/23); "Judah and Israel" (1837); "Lectures on Scripture Types" (1841); and "Report of the Agency in Europe" (1842).

Associated People/Businesses

• FREY, JOSEPH SAMUEL
• COHEN, J. J.

Geography

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Subjects

• Judaism -- Controversial literature
• Christianity -- Controversial literature
• Religious conversion -- 19th century
• Missions -- 19th century
• Jews -- Conversion -- 19th century

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 26, Folder 8