Works of the Rev. Claudius Buchanan, L.L.D.: First American Edition

First American edition of the "Works of the Rev. Claudius Buchanan, L.L.D." published in New-York by Whiting & Watson, printed by L. Deare in 1812. This collection comprises Buchanan's Christian researches in Asia, with notices of the translation of the Scriptures into Oriental languages; his Memoir on the expediency of an ecclesiastical establishment for British India; and his Star in the east, with three new sermons. It also includes Dr. Kerr's report on the state of Christians in Cochin and Travancore, Buchanan's sermon "Healing Waters of Bethesda," and his speech before the London Society for Promoting Christianity among the Jews. Buchanan's work includes a description of the Jewish settlement in India, noting his donation of Indian Hebrew books to Cambridge University. The first edition worldwide was published in London in 1811. WorldCat lists four copies of the 1812 New York edition.

Associated People/Businesses

• BUCHANAN, CLAUDIUS

Geography

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Subjects

• Christianity
• Jews
• Missions
• Oriental languages

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 19, Folder