Subject: Christianity

This book, published by John Cline around 1811, provides a concise overview of various religious denominations in the United States. It includes a section dedicated to Judaism, although the description suggests that this section may be somewhat unclear or confusing.

First American edition of a book titled "A Dissertation, on the Sinaitic and Abrahamic Covenants; shewing the former to be only Temporary and the latter Everlasting." Published in 1811. The book explores the nature of the Sinaitic and Abrahamic covenants in religious discourse.

Second American edition of a book offering a general and connected view of prophecies concerning the conversion, restoration, and future glory of the houses of Judah and Israel; the progress and final overthrow of the antichristian confederacy in Palestine; and the ultimate general diffusion of Christianity. Published in Boston in 1809.

Book published in 1794 arguing against the divinity and pre-existence of Christ, using the Jewish perspective on the Messiah. Authored by Joseph Priestley, a prominent 18th-century English theologian, natural philosopher, and political theorist known for his work on oxygen and his advocacy for religious toleration. The book reflects Priestley's attempts to fuse Enlightenment rationalism with Christian theism. Due to the controversial nature of his publications and his support for the French Revolution, Priestley was forced to flee England in 1791, eventually settling in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.

This is the third edition of Moses Stuart's letter to William Ellery Channing on the subject of religious freedom, published by Perkins & Marvin in Boston in 1830. The letter engages with Channing's views on religious tolerance and likely presents Stuart's own perspectives on the matter, potentially within the context of 19th-century American religious discourse.

This pamphlet, published in Cincinnati in 1848 by Robinson & Jones, presents an address by 'An Israelite' (identified as Abraham A.Lindo) to the Christian world. Lindo asserts that Jewish people share the same concerns as Christians regarding attempts to undermine belief in divine revelation. He argues that God's covenant with the Jewish people remains unbroken and that the world owes its civilization to the revelation at Sinai. He further contends that Christianity, while initially a Jewish sect, has become distorted from its original monotheistic roots. This is a first edition.

This pamphlet, published in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1848, is an address by 'An Israelite' to the Christian world. The author, Abraham Alexandre Lindo, asserts that Israelites share the concerns of Christians regarding attempts to undermine belief in divine revelation. Lindo argues that God's covenant with the Jews remains unbroken and that the world owes its civilization to the Jewish revelation at Sinai. He contends that Christianity, though originating as a Jewish sect, has become distorted from its original monotheistic foundation. This is a first edition. Rosenbach 637. Singerman 1026. 334 NUC 0382558 [3]. OCLC 19172246 [6]. Not in Sabin, Thomson, Eberstadt, Decker. Lindo was a communal worker in Jamaica who later settled in the USA.

Pamphlet containing a sermon preached at Park Street Church in Boston on October 31, 1819, just before the departure of the Palestine Mission. The sermon combines biblical prophecy with accounts of successful Jewish conversions in Europe. This sermon highlights the first American missionaries to Turkish Palestine. See record 13.1426 for a second sermon delivered on the same day.

Pamphlet containing a sermon preached at the Old South Church in Boston on October 31, 1819, just before the departure of the Palestine Mission. The sermon, spanning the first 19 pages, blends biblical prophecy with the successes of Jewish conversion throughout Europe. The remaining 12 pages consist of instructions from the Prudential Committee of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions to Rev. Pliny Fisk and Rev. Levi Parsons, the first American missionaries to Turkish Palestine. Published in Boston, Massachusetts, on October 31, 1819. Related material can be found in record 13.1426.

This book, a second edition published in 1824, provides a comparative overview of various religions and religious ceremonies worldwide. It is divided into four parts: Christianity, Judaism, Mahometanism, and Paganism. The section on Judaism estimates that there are two million Jews globally, with the majority residing in Poland, where they are noted as owning "most of the trading capital." The book includes contemporary lithographs depicting a Jewish marriage ceremony and a rabbi holding the Torah. The book also includes an abridgement of William Ward's work on Hinduism.

This is the third, enlarged edition of Hannah Adams's *A View of Religions*, a comprehensive survey of various religious denominations worldwide from the beginning of the Christian era to the early 19th century. Published in 1817, the book is divided into two parts: Part I provides an alphabetical compendium of different religious groups, while Part II offers a concise account of existing religious systems. The work draws on numerous sources, both ancient and modern.

A book titled "AN APOLOGY for the BIBLE in a SERIES OF LETTERS ADDRESSED TO THOMAS PAIN, AUTHOR of; the BOOK THE AGE OF REASON" by R. Watson, Lord Bishop of Llandaff. Published in 1796. Watson defends the Jews against accusations made by Paine in *The Age of Reason*, specifically refuting Paine's claim that Jews "never pray[ed] for anything but vengeance, victory and riches."

Bound book containing two works: "An Epitome of General Ecclesiastical History, From Earliest Period to Present Time, With Appendix Giving Concise History of Jews From Destruction of Jerusalem to Present Day" and "A Compendium of the History of the Jews" by Adam Clark. Published in 1827.

A lithographed broadside printed in London by E. Barwick in 1847. It features the Lord's Prayer in fourteen languages: Hebrew, French, Syriac, Polish Jewish, Turkish, German, New Greek, Latin, Italian, Arabic, Loo-chooan (Japanese), Portuguese Jewish, Hollandish, and Chinese. The broadside was produced for the benefit of the Loo-Choo Naval Mission (the Ryukyu Islands). It measures 20 x 17-1/2 inches and is folded.

A chapbook presenting a Christian adaptation of the Jewish Passover parable "Two Zu Zim." The text notes the story's widely accepted Jewish origins. Published circa 1845. Found in Archives MS 56, Box 6, Folder 14.

This book contains ten sermons delivered during a period of national crisis in the early months of 1861, following Abraham Lincoln's election and the secession of South Carolina but before the attack on Fort Sumter. The sermons represent diverse viewpoints on the issues of slavery and national unity, with contributions from clergymen in both the soon-to-be Confederate States and Union States. Notably, the collection includes the controversial sermon "Bible View of Slavery" by Morris Jacob Raphall, offering a pro-slavery interpretation of scripture. Other prominent contributors include James Henley Thornwell, Benjamin Morgan Palmer, Robert Lewis Dabney, Robert Jefferson Breckinridge, Henry Jackson Van Dyke, and Thomas Lewis. The compilation provides a valuable snapshot of religious and political thought during a pivotal moment in American history.

This volume contains four bound works printed by Christopher Sower (Sauer) in Germantown, Pennsylvania, circa 1759-1760. The works include: "The Way to the Sabbath of Rest," "The Journeys of the Children of Israel," "Discourse on Mistakes concerning Religion, Enthusiasm, Experiences," and "Observations on the Enslaving, Importing and Purchasing of Negroes." This collection is notable for its association with the Sower printing family and for containing an early anti-slavery treatise. This volume was owned by four generations of the Franks family, prominent Jewish individuals in New York and Philadelphia.

Two manuscript notebooks containing theological polemics written by Jacob Mordecai (1762-1838), a prominent American Jew. The notebooks, spanning approximately 156 pages, present Mordecai's arguments defending Judaism against Christianity. They include personal reflections, letters to Christians, and biblical passages used as proof texts. The content offers insight into the thought processes of a significant American Jewish figure in the early 19th century. The notebooks were purchased from the Harry Rinker collection of manuscripts. The first notebook is numbered page 1-81. The second notebook is numbered pages 81-156 (page 81 may be a repetition). The notebooks are undated but likely predate 1820 based on the topical relevance of the content in relation to the writings of Joseph Priestly. The material is written in English and Hebrew. The notebooks are held at the University of Pennsylvania Libraries, MS 56, Codex 035.1, v. 1 & v. 2.

Book by Rev. Dr. Isaac Wise, published by Bloch in 1883. This 123-page volume explores the commonalities and differences between Judaism and Christianity.

This book is the autobiography of Jonas Abraham Davis, detailing his conversion from Judaism to Christianity. This is the third American edition, published in Philadelphia in 1870. The narrative recounts Davis's personal journey, experiences, and reflections on his religious transformation.

This book, published around 1853, tells the narrative of Leila Ada, a Jewish girl who converted to Christianity. Her decision is presented as a rejection of the Talmud's fables and the constraints of rabbinical authority. The novel likely explores themes of religious conversion, Jewish identity, and the tension between traditional religious practice and personal belief.

One-page letter written by J.D. Jacobowsky on June 12, 1854, from Holmesville, Ohio, to Isaac Leeser. Jacobowsky encloses $6.00 for the Occident and $3.00 for a friend, H. Eichenstine, to purchase a Hebrew Bible with an English translation and issue XXVIII of the Occident, including Letters on Judaism and Christianity. The letter includes a request to forward the items to his address.

A single-page letter (8 x 10 inches) written from Wilkes-Barre, PA, on August 8, 1867 (or possibly an earlier date, as the year is difficult to decipher), by Samuel to Isaac Leeser. The author expresses his interest in an article titled "THE JEWS" from the Episcopal Recorder of Wilkes-Barre and requests Leeser to republish it in the Occident, with or without commentary. Samuel highlights the article's candor and fairness, believing its republication would positively impact Jewish-Gentile relations. The reverse of the page serves as the cover, addressed to Leeser, and includes a postmark. The postmark indicates the letter arrived at the Philadelphia Post Office on August 8, 1867.

This 1869 book is an abridged reprint of letters originally written by Benjamin Dias Fernandez in 1740 on the evidences of Christianity. The letters were first published in 1854 by Isaac Leeser and this abridged version was published by Bloch & Co. in Cincinnati, Ohio.

This 1869 edition of Benjamin Dias Fernandez's "Letters on the Evidences of Christianity" is a significant work within the context of 19th-century American Judaism. Originally written in 1740 and first published serially in Solomon Henry Jackson's "The Jew," the letters were later compiled and published in book form by Isaac Leeser in 1853. This 1869 edition reflects the theological debates between Isaac Mayer Wise's Reform movement and Leeser's Orthodox stance. The book presents a Jewish perspective on refuting Christian arguments for the faith. The book also includes a description of a trial concerning the publication of the book 'Maaseh Taluy- Yeshu Hanotzri' in New York. This trial became a significant public debate between Judaism and Christianity in the United States.

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.

Excerpt from the May 4, 1833, issue of the *Christian Register*, a periodical published in Boston, Massachusetts. The excerpt features an article from the *Portland Courier* about a visit to Charleston, South Carolina. The excerpt is presented in English.

This book contains a debate between Robert Green Ingersoll, a prominent 19th-century American agnostic lecturer, and J. B. McClure, with a rebuttal by Rabbi Wise of Cincinnati, Ohio. Published around 1879, it represents a notable early example of a public intellectual exchange in the United States involving a prominent atheist and a well-known Jewish religious figure. The book includes Ingersoll's lecture and the responses from McClure and Rabbi Wise.

This pamphlet, part of the "Papers for the Jewish People" series, No. XXV, discusses the topics of "Liberal Judaism and Convenience" and "Do Liberal Jews Teach Christianity?" It was published sometime around January 1, 1924. The pamphlet's geographic context is unclear but may relate to the United States given the association with Claude G. Montefiore.

Pamphlet: "Pray for the Jews, A Sermon Preached at the Thursday Lecture In Boston, August 15, 1816." Published for the benefit of the Female Society of Boston Promoting Christianity Among the Jews. Author: Thaddeus Mason Harris. Published in Boston in 1816.

This book contains the first two discourses from Sir Walter Scott's *Religious Discourses*. Discourse I, titled "The Christian and Jewish Dispensations Compared," references Matthew v.17. The book was printed by J. & J. Harper. Publication date is circa 1828.

Book published in New York in 1850 by the author, and sold by Isaacs & Solomons. This book consists of a series of dialogues between a Jew and a Christian concerning the fulfillment of prophecies about the Messiah's arrival. The author, Selig Newman, was a German Hebraist who taught Hebrew at Oxford University. He later immigrated to the United States and continued his work as a teacher and writer. OCLC lists 10 copies worldwide.

Published in New York in 1850 by Isaac & Solomons for the author, this book presents a series of dialogues between a Jew and a Christian discussing the fulfillment of Messianic prophecies. The dialogues explore topics such as the corruption of scripture, the nature of the Messiah, the reasons for Jewish exile, and the differences between Mosaic and Christian law. The author, Selig Newman, was a German Hebraist and minister who later settled in New York. The book, measuring 24 cm and containing v, 87 pages, is bound in period boards. According to OCLC, only ten copies exist worldwide. Singerman 1149; Rosenbach 675.

This book recounts the life of Joseph Samuel C. F. Frey, who converted from Judaism to Christianity and became a minister in London. Published around 1815, it includes Frey's personal memoirs and an address to Christians advocating for the descendants of Abraham. The book details Frey's journey, experiences, and beliefs, offering insight into religious conversion and interfaith relations in the early 19th century.

This book, published by Samuel T. Armstrong in Boston in 1815, recounts the life of Joseph Samuel C.F. Frey, a man who converted from Judaism to Christianity and became a minister in London. Frey's memoir details Jewish customs and ceremonies, and includes an address to Christians concerning the descendants of Abraham. This second edition from Armstrong is considered a significant work, especially given Armstrong's reputation as one of the most brilliant Hebraists in the USA. The book is bound in full calf leather and measures 14.5 cm high.

This is a first edition of a sermon by Lewis Stephens, Archdeacon of Chester, preached on July 6, 1735, in Exeter, England. The sermon uses the biblical example of Onesiphorus's kindness to St. Paul to exhort the congregation to support persecuted converts to Christianity. Specifically, it recounts the case of Joseph Ottolenghe, a Jew who converted to Christianity and was imprisoned by other Jews, before being rescued by the inhabitants of St. Petrock's. The sermon denounces the persecution of Jewish converts and champions the protection of these individuals by the Church of England. Published by E. Farley for E. Score, Exeter.

This book, published by the American Sunday-School Union around 1845, offers a mid-19th-century perspective on Jewish life, aiming to promote Christian conversion. The text is described as having numerous illustrations and presenting a view of the common Jew from a "liberal" Christian standpoint. The book appears to function as a handbook for missionary work.

This book contains sermons arguing against the enforcement of Blue Laws, specifically addressing the debate surrounding the Lord's Day and its observance. The author, William Cathcart, reviews the arguments of Rev. Dr. Berg and Rev. John Chambers on this question, and replies to objections raised against his sermon "Piety Enforced by Policeman." Published in Philadelphia in 1859, this 32-page book was originally issued in a contemporary wrapper.

Pamphlet containing a sermon preached by William Cooper to the Jewish community at Sino Chapel, Whitechapel, London, on August 28, 1796. The pamphlet also includes the hymns sung and prayers offered before and after the sermon. Printed in Concord, New Hampshire by George Hough for Francis Mitchel of Hopkinton. Publication date is unclear from the source, but the sermon occurred in 1796.

Newspaper clipping from *The Recorder*, published in Greenfield, Massachusetts on August 21, 1816. The clipping features a report from the London Society for Promoting Christianity Among the Jews detailing reasons for Jewish conversion. It also mentions the formation of an auxiliary society in Boston in June 1816, the "American Society for Meliorating the Conditions of the Jews."

This book contains three sermons arguing for the sacred origin and divine authority of Jewish and Christian religions from their internal evidences. Authored by Robert Little, the book was published in Washington, D.C. in 1823. It comprises 39 unbound pages.

Book published in 1813 by Lucius Bowles and printed by Walton & Goss. This edition is not listed by Singerman. It includes a preface of ix pages on the American mission and pages 155-165 on the Jews.

Book by Edmund Pray. Published in 1833. Contains 114 pages. The book explores comparative religious law, examining the laws of Moses and Christ. Additional details regarding the publisher and printing location are not available in the provided metadata.

Issue of the *Vermont Intelligencer and Bellows Falls Advertiser* newspaper from Bellows Falls, Vermont, published on April 27, 1818. This issue contains an article on the conversion of Jews in the Netherlands.

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.